Immune Dysfunction
Understanding & Supporting Gut Health
There are many conditions that can represent mild or severe forms of immune dysfunction, where the immune system begins to over-respond to normal stimuli and damages normal cells. There are presently over 80 known autoimmune diseases. Since the GI Tract comprises 70-80% of our immune system and produces 80% of the immunoglobulins in the body, assessing the health of this organ is vital.
~ Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
~ Hypothyroid
~ Celiac Disease
~ Sjogren’s Disease
~ Inflammatory Bowel Disease
~ Alopecia Areata
~ Asthma
~ Crohn’s Disease
~ Rheumatoid Arthritis
~ Psoriasis
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Dr. Talerico’s Health Articles
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Weight Management
Ozempic, Rybelsus, Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity and Byetta.... by now we've all heard of them, know someone using them or have tried them ourselves. It is a medical trend that is sweeping our country. Let's take a moment to understand why these medications may be...
CORTISOL and STRESS Why are my cortisol levels so high?
So, what is cortisol and why is it so important? Many people think of cortisol as just the "stress hormone", but that is not its main role in the human body. Cortisol is primarily the body's protective mechanism to keep your glucose levels from dropping dangerously...
An Integrative Approach for Bone Loss
As we age, 2 factors become increasingly important, memory and mobility.Addressing poor bone health is the most important way to preserve mobility in the aging population. Over 200 million people are affected by osteoporosis globally. This affects 1 in 3 women and...