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The Problem With Our Current Healthcare System  The average standard practitioner treats 17 years behind the research. This is because doctors are often not able to keep up with the latest medical research, due to a lack of time and resources. Additionally, insurance companies often do not cover cutting-edge treatments, which means that doctors may […]

Actress Tori Spelling (best known for her roll in Beverly Hills 90210 recently revealed that her family has been suffering from mold exposure for three years. The actress said that she and her children have been experiencing a variety of health problems, including headaches, fatigue, and respiratory problems: “Our troubles are next-level with our MOLD […]

As we grow older, our hormone production decreases naturally, which can lead to various signs of aging such as poor memory, decreased energy levels, and low quality of sleep. Hormones are responsible for controlling a wide range of bodily functions, from appetite to sexual drive, and can also affect mood, heart health, bone density, skin […]

Why We Need Supplements Studies reveal that a considerable portion of the population has inadequate levels of essential nutrients, with up to 80% of people not meeting the daily recommended intake of essential vitamins and minerals. Even those who try to optimize their diets may still suffer from nutrient deficiencies due to a decrease in […]

Are you looking to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle? With so much information out there, it can be tough to know where to start. In this article, we'll explore the basics of weight loss and healthy living to help you on your journey. First, it's important to understand that weight loss is not […]

With the arrival of the summer season, many of us look forward to enjoying the great outdoors. However, it also means the start of tick season, which can be a cause for concern due to the threat of Lyme disease. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about this disease that can lead to unnecessary fear and […]

Mold and Lyme disease are two conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's health. While these two conditions may seem unrelated, recent research has shown that there is a strong connection between them. In this blog post, we will explore the link between mold and Lyme disease, and explain how understanding this […]

With an increasing number of people suffering from mold toxicity, the term is gaining more mainstream attention but there is still not enough information out there about it. What is Mold Toxicity? Mold toxicity occurs when someone is exposed to mold and its mycotoxins (the toxic chemicals that are present in mold spores) which can […]

May is both Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. While the two may seem unrelated, there is actually a significant connection between the two. Lyme disease, a bacterial infection primarily transmitted through tick bites, can cause neurological and psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and memory problems: The History of Lyme Disease Lyme […]

But how do the immune system cells actually start destroying the body they were designed to protect? It happens when some people don't make enough T-suppressor cells, so the immune system's attack goes on and on. Some people make too much interleukin 2(IL-2); then, an overabundance of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells are deployed, putting […]

According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), 50 million Americans 20 percent of the population suffer from autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases are more common in women during childbearing years. They frequently appear in women who have just had a baby, after periods of high emotional or physical stress or accidents, with infections, during […]

At the same time, there are many people who eat healthy, unprocessed food and exercise but are still overweight. That is because there may be many other stressors and dysfunctions in the body, which need to be discovered and solved. And there may be also many surprising ways to jump start weight loss, which you […]

Only then will you be able to enjoy long-term ideal weight. Here, we'll take a look at the role leptin plays in all of this. Leptin and Obesity One of the most important hormones responsible for hunger, metabolism, reproduction, fat management and energy production is leptin. Leptin is made by fat cells in proportion to […]

What are the risks? In 2013, the FDA increased the warning label requirements for statins, adding elevated risk of liver damage, memory loss, type 2 diabetes, and muscle weakness to the list. Acute kidney damage has also been seen, particularly in those taking higher dosages. When all available data is compiled, these drugs have been […]

Dieting and Counting Calories Many people still believe that counting calories is what's going to bring the much dreamed about weight loss. In reality, calories are great deceivers. That's because everyone's metabolism is different and absorbs calories differently. And the way in which the calorie values of foods are determined has no relation to the […]

Many times the very thyroid dysfunction is the one that prevents you from losing weight! Indeed, it's a vicious cycle! Throw insulin resistance in the "mix" and the matter gets even more complicated. Still, there are many important things you can do to break this cycle. Weight Loss Tips Solving insulin resistance When suffering from […]

Ozone (IV) Therapy Ozone IV therapy is a unique and integrative treatment given intravenously to introduce ozone into the blood, increasing the amount of oxygen within your blood cells. Autohemotherapy, another name for this process, began in Germany during the early 1950's and has gained recognition within the United States with more and more physicians […]

Although this matter is rather complex and it involves a multitude of physiological, emotional, and lifestyle factors, there are a few common causes for low libido, which can be easily overlooked. Common Causes for Low Libido during Menopause Estrogen As estrogen levels fall when women approach and enter menopause, the resulting dryness and thinning of vaginal tissues can […]

Dr. Holtorf to Speak at a Conference About the Many Health Benefits of LDN Naltrexone was a drug known to treat individuals with conditions such as alcoholism and drug abuse, but in much lower doses (Low-Dose Naltrexone) it is proven beneficial for many conditions. Dr. Holtorf along with various other doctors, are gathering together this […]

Dr. Evans and HoltraCeuticals Announce First Online Learning Course You shouldn't start your New Year's Resolution in January, states Dr. Evans when discussing weight loss. According to her, winter is the worst time to start something new! "Start fresh in the spring!" With this in mind Dr. Evans designed a weight loss protocol entitled Stop […]

According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease is the number one killer of women around the world, with more than 8.6 million lives taken every year. This represents one-third of all deaths, and cardiovascular disease kills more women than cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. The Whole Heart Federation states: "Despite progresses in the past years, women are […]

The spiral-shaped bacteria (called spirochetes) that cause Lyme borreliosis belong to the genospecies Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. While at least four B burgdorferi genospecies have been identified in Europe as causing Lyme disease in humans, only one of these B burgdorferi sensu stricto - has been seen here in the United States until now. After […]

Beginning around age 30, a man's testosterone levels start to decline, and continue to do so as time goes on, unless you proactively address your lifestyle. Environmental factors, including pesticides, plastics, and other pollutants, have resulted in a significant decrease in the average testosterone levels for men, so most men will have, at least, a […]

We all perceive testosterone as a male hormone, and its presence in our body is associated with virility. But testosterone is also present in the female body, only in a much lower quantity. The cause of low desire isn't always medical, but it turns out that a large percentage of women with this problem have blood […]