Case OverviewA 25-year-old female patient, whom I’ve been treating for years, came to my office with a sudden onset of severe migraine headaches. This was unusual — in all our time working together, she had never experienced migraines before. History & CluesOver the past month, these migraines had become frequent
One of the most misunderstood concepts in modern medicine is the role of stomach acid in human digestion. Conventional thinking associates excess stomach acid to conditions such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and peptic ulcer disease. This type of thinking is logical, since the burning and sour taste that
One of the most common questions I get at the office is whether or not a patient should wear orthotics in their footwear. Many patients have pain in their feet when walking, running, or playing sports, and they are curious if orthotics can help them. What are orthotics? Orthotics are
Whatever condition you are dealing with, there are more non surgical options than ever to help you get out of pain. The field of regenerative orthopedics is constantly expanding and we are doing our best to provide these incredible treatments for our patients. You no longer need to live with chronic pain because the future of orthopedics is now.
We have a saying in functional medicine that states, “It’s always better to test rather than guess,” meaning before starting a new supplement protocol, diet, or any other health intervention, it’s always a good idea to get baseline blood work or diagnostic lab testing to determine you actually need the
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Ski season is in full swing in Colorado and we are currently having one of the best snowfall years in the last decade. Many of the resorts are well above seasonal averages for snowpack depth. As of today, Vail is at 124% of seasonal average, Aspen Snowmass is at 140%,
Last month, Dr. Ryan and I had the pleasure of attending a seminar taught by Dr. Dan Murphy, DC. Dr. Murphy is one of the foremost experts on nutrition and functional medicine in the chiropractic profession. He lectured on topics such as brain injury and concussion, nutrition for cognitive and
Anemia may be the root cause of many chronic conditions such as headache, migraine, mood disorders, and fatigue. Getting assessed by a functional medicine provider trained in the diagnosis and treatment of anemia may be the missing link towards optimal health. In this blog post I will be focusing on
For years it was thought the cause of indigestion, stomach ulcers, and gastric reflux was the presence of too much acid in the stomach. However, research shows the cause of these issues is actually too little stomach acid. Stomach acid, or hydrochloric acid (HCL), is necessary to ensure the proper
