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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: April 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM
What is Zonulin? Zonulin, used in conjunction with other fecal inflammation markers such as calprotectin, can help clinicians to distinguish between inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) and other inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders. The zonulin...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 13, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Why do some children have problems with IgE allergy as infants? A history of IgE-mediated allergic disorders in infancy or early childhood...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: February 21, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Diet, heart disease and the gut microbiome More than 30% of deaths worldwide involve cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVDs include coronary artery...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: January 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM
The winter months and holiday season provide many opportunities for happy times and visits with friends and family. Unfortunately, the season also...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: December 21, 2023 at 8:30 AM
The season of stress is upon us. The winter months are host to a dizzying number of holidays, secular and not, for a variety of cultures around the...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: September 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a vaguely defined disorder characterized by persistent unexplained relapsing physical/mental fatigue worsened by...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: August 30, 2023 at 11:22 AM
Gastrointestinal dysfunction and loss of gut microbiome diversity have been associated with an increased risk of IgE allergy, leaky gut syndrome and...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: July 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Both external and internal conditions can result in the development of a “leaky gut”. Guidance from stool test results can help clinicians choose...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: June 20, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Approximately 20-25% of the American population may suffer from functional dyspepsia. Screening these patients for H. pylori and other potential...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: May 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Humans and fungi have co-evolved on the planet, and most humans have the necessary physiological "machinery" to degrade and detoxify small amounts of...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: April 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Molds, and their mycotoxins, have been with us, always. The earliest known mold fossil is about 900 million years old. As members of the kingdom...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM
March 17th is fast approaching, and those of us that celebrate a gluten-free St. Patrick’s day have some decisions to make. The luck of the Irish may...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: February 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM
The shocking collapse of football safety Damar Hamlin during a recent Monday Night Football game has refocused attention on heart health in younger...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: January 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Busy clinicians need an accurate, cost-effective screen for early dementia and strategies to decrease dementia risk in their patient populations. An...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: December 19, 2022 at 9:46 AM
Tis the season to overindulge. Between holiday parties, traditional favorite dishes, and gifts of cookies, cakes, candies, etc., set out everywhere...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: November 15, 2022 at 12:44 PM
When a patient reports a significant improvement, it can be tempting for clinicians to ignore follow-up testing. Testing is expensive and may require...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: August 18, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Many clinicians are familiar with the link between depression and low thyroid (hypothyroid) function. Clinicians may also be familiar with the known...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: July 19, 2022 at 8:30 AM
While the pitter-patter of little feet in the office can be a joy, clinicians must remember that pediatric patients may differ from adult patients in...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: May 18, 2022 at 8:00 AM
As COVID-19 social distancing practices are relaxed, new COVID-19 infections continue to be reported. There have been several disturbing reports...
