What are toxic emotions? Take a second to think about a time when someone did something that wasn’t nice to you. Oh yeah, you remember that jerk! As you are experiencing this unpleasant memory, have you noticed that your heart is beating a little faster, and maybe your stomach is starting to...
The dangers of mercury poisoning are real. It can be confusing knowing what is safe to eat, especially when it comes to fish, in regard to what contains mercury. Which is obviously very frustrating when a person is trying to eat fish to be healthy! Today I found this great infographic on fix.com...
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is one of the most common hormone disorders in women. In this article you will learn a very common cause of PCOS and how it can be cured. First off, let’s get a good understanding of what PCOS is and what it does. Basically, PCOS results when the ovaries...
I bet you never guessed that a skin moisturizer or that delicious Salmon dinner could be loaded with a toxin that can make you fat and sick. Phthalates are the #1 pollutant we have in our bodies, and they can make you fat and sick! Here is a partial list of conditions that have been linked to...
If this one gland isn’t working right it can make you fat, tired, libido-less, constipated and susceptible to infection. This is just a partial list of the possible symptoms caused by adrenal dysfunction. Cortisol and adrenaline are hormones made by the adrenal glands in response...
A Functional Medicine Doctor is like a Detective If you’re the kind of person who values optimal health, not being dependent on drugs, and preventing chronic disease, and when you don’t feel good you want to find the cause of the problem instead of just treating the...
I can guarantee that you or someone you know is suffering from Leaky Gut Syndrome! Don’t believe me? Here is a list of some of the things that it can cause: Fatigue Fever of unknown origin Abdominal pain or bloating Diarrhea Feelings of toxicity Memory problems Difficulty with...
Research is convincing that the following cardiovascular diseases – High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Heart Attacks, Stroke, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Carotid Artery Stenosis and Generalized Atherosclerosis – can all be caused by relatively low levels of Mercury, Cadmium and Lead...
I can hear you, “How can you fix my back over the internet?”. That’s an excellent question, and you’re right, I can’t physically fix your back without getting my hands on you. It’s very frustrating when I know if I could just see the patient in person, I could fix their problem....
In this article I’m going to explain why you might be doing more harm than good by taking vitamin supplements. That’s right, I just said that! Surprised to hear that from a “natural” doctor? Unfortunately, I see it all the time. Good people spending their hard-earned...
Acid reflux is a very common problem and is associated with many terms. GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), heartburn, indigestion and even ulcers are conditions that are often lumped together with acid reflux. My purpose in writing this article is to help people who suffer with acid reflux...
What’s the best thing for a person to do after taking antibiotics? If you’re asking that question, you’re smarter than the average bear! A lot of people learn the hard way that after taking antibiotics there are certain things that need to be done or some unpleasant results can...
If you’ve ever suffered or had someone you care about suffer from migraine headaches, you know just how awful they are. Understanding what a migraine headache is and its causes is the first step in knowing what can help treat them. Migraine headaches are different than other headaches in...
Darrell Kilcup, DC, CFMP
Hi there! I’m Dr. Kilcup. You know that health problem you’ve been dealing with – the one that doctors can’t seem to solve, that’s stealing way too much of your time, energy and joy? I can help you get to the bottom that. I am passionate about using the best of science and nutrition to find and fix root causes of health issues. Start your journey towards healing and relief today.