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Zonulin has emerged as a popular marker to assess the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier. Discovered by Dr Alessio Fasano, Zonulin (haptoglobin 2 precursor) is a protein that increases the permeability of tight junctions between cells of...
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The unfortunate reality is that much of the world that we interact with has pollutants, many of which can have negative impacts on our health. One of...
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Molds, although present in our everyday life, can have serious impacts on our health. When testing to identify if molds are negatively impacting a...
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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...
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US BioTek Laboratories Expands Diagnostic Testing Portfolio with Acquisition of Realtime Laboratories US BioTek Laboratories (“US BioTek”), a...
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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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There are many ways a body can demonstrate an aversion to specific foods, with allergies, sensitivities and intolerances being some of the most...
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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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Immunoglobulins, commonly known as antibodies, play a vital role in our immune system. There are various types, including IgE, IgG, and IgA, each...
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Britt Harris: October 11, 2023 at 8:00 AM
For health providers, one of the primary goals is to help patients achieve optimal health through methods that address the root cause of symptoms....
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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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Britt Harris: April 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by molds that can severely impact human health. As a practitioner, it is essential to understand the...
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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...
