Low Cholesterol: Is Your Fuel Tank Running on Empty?
One of the most common discussion topics at a routine physical with your Primary Care Physician will likely involve your cholesterol. Most primary care doctors test the cholesterol every year as part of the routine physical to screen for hyperlipidemia (an elevated...
Advanced Lipid Panel and Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers
The Traditional/Basic Lipid Panel A basic lipid panel tests the following markers: Total Cholesterol LDL HDL Triglycerides A basic lipid panel is an important and cost-effective marker of your metabolic function. All adults should have their lipid panel checked...
Chronic Lyme Disease and Stealth Microbial Invaders
Lyme Disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorfori and is transmitted through humans through a tick bite. Lyme Disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the Northern Hemisphere and the incidence has gone up rapidly since the...
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
What is SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a functional condition in which there is bacterial growth in the stomach or upper portion of the small intestine. The stomach and upper small intestine is relatively sterile compared to the large intestine....