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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: May 5, 2020 at 2:35 PM
As the COVID-19 Coronavirus continues to spread, the CDC has identified certain groups that are at a higher risk for severe illness. Patients with moderate to severe asthma are one of the high-risk groups, and these individuals are encouraged to...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: April 21, 2020 at 3:16 PM
In the effort to get all those who need COVID-19 testing done, many laboratories, including US BioTek, are stepping up to provide in-office testing...
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Jenni Bednarz: April 13, 2020 at 11:39 AM
SHORELINE, Wash. – April 9, 2020 – US BioTek Laboratories, a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) accredited laboratory, announces that...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 27, 2020 at 1:49 PM
Every year we run the risk of viral upper respiratory infection by RNA viruses including influenza and common colds (Rhinoviruses, Coronaviruses,...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 17, 2020 at 3:18 PM
Every year we run the risk of viral upper respiratory infection by RNA viruses including influenza and common colds (Rhinoviruses, Coronaviruses,...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 4, 2020 at 10:31 AM
There is presently a great deal of concern regarding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) into the general population. While we are all concerned...
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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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Jenni Bednarz: January 24, 2020 at 10:59 AM
Vitamin D is a critical for good health—specifically bone health. Appropriate levels of vitamin D can have impacts on a variety of medical conditions...
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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...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:36 AM
In mice with cow’s milk allergy, diets that reduce mTOR activity in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala improve behavioral problems similar to those...
