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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 3, 2022 at 12:53 PM
The risk of dying from a broken heart is real. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) presents with the weakening of the left ventricle arising from severe emotional or physical stress. This concept is captured beautifully for us...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: December 8, 2021 at 3:47 PM
Weight loss may seem like a win-win pursuit. However, as naturopathic physicians and functional medicine providers, we need to be acutely aware of...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: October 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM
There is growing evidence that a thyroid profile offers much more profound insights into how well a patient is doing, far beyond basal metabolic...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: September 7, 2021 at 12:38 PM
We all know that one person or patient who just can't get enough restorative rest or recover from what is keeping them down. More and more...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: April 7, 2021 at 8:15 AM
Up to 60 percent of all food reactions occur because of cross-reactions between food and pollen. A great example is birch pollen cross-reacts with...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: January 11, 2021 at 3:12 PM
2020 was riddled with forest fires (benzene and other exposures), COVID-19 worry, home quarantine, inhalation of more indoor air pollution, and...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: September 2, 2020 at 12:45 PM
As the world becomes increasingly connected through the internet, travel, and immigration, traditional cuisines from across the globe have become...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: July 21, 2020 at 4:03 PM
When the allergy season arrives, many patients are focused on avoiding pollen from trees and grasses. Yet, they're not always aware of an important...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: March 3, 2020 at 2:35 PM
Intestinal barrier function is regulated by tight junctions, which play an important role in the passage of ions, water, and molecules through the...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: January 14, 2020 at 2:02 PM
Prior to starting my patients on any weight loss regimen, there are three tests I always employ. These tests are extremely important to ensure the...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: November 22, 2019 at 11:22 AM
If you have food sensitivities, the Thanksgiving meal can seem like a minefield to be navigated rather than a joyous celebration. But don't despair....
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: October 2, 2019 at 11:08 AM
When the intestinal epithelial lining barrier is compromised, it leads to a leaky gut. The foundation of this barrier consists of only a single layer...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: September 24, 2019 at 1:51 PM
A leaky gut can lead to the initiation and progression of autoimmune disease, especially in people who are genetically predisposed. Autoimmune...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: August 21, 2019 at 4:51 PM
Parabens, phthalates, toluene, and benzene are toxins implicated in neurological disorders. Parabens are antifungal and antibacterial chemicals...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: July 29, 2019 at 4:48 PM
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) testing has long been an important means of identifying delayed hypersensitivity reactions to food and other environmental...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:43 AM
The Vicious Cycle of Celiac-Induced Nutrient Depletion Patients with celiac disease are often deficient in key nutrients due to both low dietary...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:41 AM
Children with ADHD are more likely to suffer from allergic diseases. In one study of 100 children with ADHD compared with 60 healthy controls, 35% of...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:40 AM
Food intolerance has been known to cause ADHD symptoms since at least the 1970s when Feingold observed hyperactivity and learning disabilities in...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:39 AM
As with ADHD, there is a relationship between autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and gluten intolerance. Researchers have observed a greater risk of...
