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Our blog provides educational resources to help you better understand your health and wellness journey. We explore common symptoms, root causes, and integrative solutions.
If you're struggling with persistent fatigue, you may find valuable insights on reasons for fatigue in Columbus, OH, where we break down common contributing factors such as hormones, gut health, and stress.
We also discuss unexplained fatigue causes in Columbus, OH, helping readers identify hidden triggers that may be affecting their energy levels and overall well-being.
What Does a Hypothyroidism Doctor Consider When Evaluating Thyroid Health?
Learn what a hypothyroidism doctor may consider when evaluating thyroid health, including symptoms, medical history, physical exams, and thyroid testing.
Dreamers
Sep 253 min read
Why Can Autoimmune Disease Be Difficult to Diagnose?
Discover why autoimmune diseases can be difficult to diagnose, from overlapping symptoms to complex testing, and learn what patients should know.
Dreamers
Sep 253 min read
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome vs. Everyday Fatigue: What’s the Difference?
Photo Source: magnific.com We all experience fatigue, a normal consequence of a hectic workweek. However, there are some of us who are afflicted by the kind of exhaustion that doesn’t go away with a good night’s rest. It’s called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that lasts for an extended period and gets worse with light activity. For a clearer understanding of what is chronic fatigue syndrome and its difference from regular fatigue, please read on. 1. Underlying Cause Chronic Fatigu
Dreamers
Aug 243 min read
How Gut Health Plays a Role in Autoimmune Disease
Photo Source: magnific.com The average human gut contains more than 38 trillion bacteria of up to a thousand types that aid in digestion, make vitamins, and protect us from harmful germs. Now, even if bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract help us stay healthy, there’s a link between gut health and autoimmune disease. That’s what we’ll be talking about in this article. The subject matter can get to be jargon-heavy, but we’ll make it as layman-friendly as possible. 1. The Gut
Dreamers
Aug 183 min read
How Functional Medicine Can Help with Adrenal Fatigue
Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Struggling with brain fog, low energy, or difficulty managing everyday stress? These symptoms can leave you feeling like you're simply running on empty.
Dreamers
Aug 33 min read
Why You May Feel Worse During Mold Detox: Missing Link Could Be Your Bile Flow
Learn about the importance of bile flow when detoxing from mold.
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Jun 64 min read
Who needs to take a vitamin B supplement, and are there any risks?
Do you need to take a B vitamin?
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Jul 3, 20254 min read
Learn Functional Medicine for Hashimoto's: Supplements & Cautions Explained
Learn Functional Medicine for Hashimoto's
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
May 12, 20254 min read
Are Toxins Causing your Symptoms or Health Problems?
Could Toxins be causing your symptoms?
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Feb 1, 20259 min read
Finding Relief: Can I Get Rid of My IBS for Good?
Are you one of the millions of individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Do you find yourself constantly searching for solutions to alleviate the discomfort and disruption it causes in your life? If so, you're not alone. IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. While IBS can be challenging to manage, there is hope for finding lasting relief and improving your quality of l
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Comparison Between Functional Medicine VS Traditional Medical care for Hypothyroidism
Many people have been seeing functional medical care instead of the traditional medical care for their health conditions. A common example we see at pure health is when patients have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. These symptoms can include hair loss, feeling cold, fatigue, weight gain forgetfulness or brain fog. If you haven't been to a traditional medical doctor for this yet lets, explain what seems to happen as my patients explain it. They tell the doctor they hav
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Jan 28, 20243 min read
Are Biofilms Making You Sick
Did you try and fix your gut, but you didn’t get any results, or were the results short lived? That could be because you have biofilms in your GI tract. What is a Biofilm and are they making you sick? A Biofilm is an extracellular polymorphic matrix of gel-like consistency that some bacteria/fungi can produce. It provides protection and a perfect inhabitable environment for bacteria and fungus. Biofilms make the infectious bacteria, antibiotic or antimicrobial resistant to t
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Oct 7, 20232 min read
When Should You See A Functional Medicine Doctor?
You should be searching for a Functional Medicine doctor when you are trying to find the causes of any symptoms you are having that your body is experiencing. You see, a symptom is nothing more than your body’s alarm that something is going wrong. When you seek the traditional allopathic medical system, the system is set up to treat the symptoms solely with medication. For example, if you have a cough, you’re given a cough suppressant. They won’t find what is causing the co
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Are You Suffering from Histamine Intolerance?
Histamine intolerance occurs when there is a buildup of histamine in the body. Many foods contain high histamine levels, and various health conditions and medications can contribute to an intolerance (See below for a list of common symptoms). Histamine is a chemical that sends messages to the brain, signals the release of stomach acid for digestion, and is released as part of the immune system's response to an injury or allergic reaction. An intolerance to this chemical happe
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Jun 12, 20233 min read
What is the Best Form of Hormone Replacement Therapy?
You probably already know what Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is and how it can help, If not, you can go to BHT Hormone Therapy for more information. For this article, we will answer what the best form of hormone replacement therapy is. But first, let's begin with the different forms of hormone replacements. HRT can be administered via different routes, including orally, transdermal creams (through the skin), intravaginally, injections, and pellets. Traditionally the mor
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Top 10 Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
At Pure Health where Functional Medicine comes first, we have chosen to partner with Biote , a biotechnology company who specializes in manufacturing and developing of Bioidentical Hormones. They have a proprietary pelleting system that provide the highest standard and purest bioidentical hormone supplementation, pellet dosing and administration in the industry. Pure health has been testing hormones for over 8 years and while some people have healthy levels there are those
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Jan 22, 20232 min read
Why Micronutrient Testing Is Important: The Hidden Cause of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Chronic Health Issues
Why is nutrient testing so important? Many people assume that if they eat relatively healthy or take a daily multivitamin, their nutritional needs are covered. Unfortunately, that assumption is often incorrect. Even individuals who follow a balanced diet may still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies that impact their energy, immune function, brain health, and overall well-being. This is why micronutrient testing is so important it has become one of the most valuable tools
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
Dec 4, 20184 min read
Vitamin Deficiency Linked to Stroke and Plaque Buildup in Arteries
Certain vitamin deficiencies are liked to stroke let's dive in! This study especially hits home for me and not just cause it's a Canadian study :) but because I am heterogyguous for a genetic mutation in the MTHFR gene. This makes me 30-40% less efficient at methylating . The study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal revealed that people low in vitamin B12 had an increase risk of a fatal heart attack and stroke. The study focused on the relationship between
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
May 29, 20152 min read
Plasma Triglycerides (fats) lowered with vitamin D supplementation
Fifty-six patients with hypercholesterolemia were divided into two groups – half receiving 2000 IU/ day of vitamin D and half receiving a placebo for six months. In the supplemented group, triglycerides were decreased by 28 mg/dL more than in the placebo group. The result was even more dramatic in patients whose vitamin D levels were lower than 30ng/mL at baseline (commonly accepted as a deficient level). In these deficient patients, the difference in reduced triglycerides
Dr. Matthew Marcotte
May 4, 20151 min read
Probiotics May Lower Cholesterol Levels
A research review, published in the January 2014 issue of Nutrition Reviews, found that four probiotic strains—Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242, Enterococcus faecium, and the combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus La5 and Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12—significantly lowered LDL and total cholesterol. In addition, two synbiotics, L. acidophilus CHO-220 plus inulin and L. acidophilus plus fructo-oligosaccharides, also decreased LDL and total cholesterol. In two multicenter st
TAP Integrative
Mar 16, 20152 min read
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