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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: 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 8:41 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...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:24 AM
‘Tis the season for Spring Allergies, the foods your patients are consuming can be aggravating their hay fever symptoms. In the Western developed...
