In Part 1 of my three-part series on Hashimoto’s disease, I defined Hashimoto’s as an autoimmune condition that leads to the destruction of the thyroid gland by the patient’s own immune system. If this destruction is not addressed, the patient will begin to lose the output of thyroid hormone from
One of the conditions we see with increasing frequency at our office is Hashimoto’s disease, also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition that is the leading cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid function).
We are very excited to introduce the newest piece of technology at Mile High Spine and Sport: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF). We are constantly seeking the newest evidence-based technologies to help our patients heal quicker and get back to doing the things they love. Why PEMF? The FDA Backing
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%,
