Read This Before you Buy Supplements Today, people seeking to supplement their nutritional needs will often look for the cheapest vitamins and supplements. They tend to avoid purchasing medical grade products from doctors offices assuming the products will be too expensive. But while shopping over the counter or on Amazon […]
More than likely you have not heard of Quercetin prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quercetin has received much attention in scientific circles as well as media due to its healthy effects as an antiviral supplement and ingredient in many sources of plant foods. Quercetin has a myriad of health benefits […]
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in February 2018 discovered some very revealing findings about gluten exposure. Individuals who are on a gluten-free diet were tested for levels of gluten and found that in the urine they were still excreting between 300-400 mg/d of gluten. […]
Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. The human body requires zinc to maintain a range of biological functions. For instance, hundreds of enzymes require zinc to function properly. It also plays a role in protein […]
What is a UTI? UTIs are common infections that happen when bacteria enter the urethra and infect the urinary tract. Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs, although fungi rarely can also infect the urinary tract. E. coli bacteria, which live in the bowel, cause most UTIs. UTIs are […]
The pancreas is a gland in the abdomen that makes enzymes for digestion and hormones that control sugar levels in the blood. Benign or malignant tumors may form if the process of cellular division in this gland breaks down. Malignant tumors of the pancreas are called pancreatic cancer. More than […]
The D-dimer is a blood test used to find out if you have a blood clot disorder. The test helps doctors rule out two conditions that can be fatal: deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot in a vein, and pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in the lung. These clots can […]
In order to fit in your abdomen, a colon that is longer than normal has to create twists and turns. This is referred to as a Tortuous Colon. Tortuous Colon is a congenital abnormality that you are born with and many have no idea they have it. It is more […]
Comprehensive Thyroid Testing: Why Basic Labs Often Miss the Real Problem Comprehensive thyroid testing is essential for identifying the root cause of thyroid dysfunction, especially since many individuals are told their results are “normal” despite ongoing symptoms. One in five women are affected by thyroid imbalance, yet a large percentage […]
Juicing For Life We hear about juicing everywhere we go – on ads, social media, sometimes even a physician will discuss it with you. At Science Based Wellness, we always encourage our patients to juice every day. It may seem overwhelming at first and it may take some time to […]
