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There are dozens of blood sugar formulations on the market working to different degrees to help protect the vascular system and bring down HGBa1c. While endothelial protection has been a strength of these formulations, the weakness has been in affecting the HGBA1c itself.

Although many cardiovascular disease risk factors are frequently discussed, for some reason ACE2 activity is not usually described. This is unfortunate because decreased ACE2 activity is a major cause of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Interestingly, the ACE2 receptor is the main entry point for infection with SARS CoV-2 virus. In this lecture Dr. Yousef Elyaman will review the RAAS with a special focus on ACE2. Moreover, he will describe some of the potential cardiovascular damage that may occur with COVID-19 disease (as it inactivates ACE2) and will share practical tips that may help improve endothelial function.

The entrance of phytocannabinoids into natural medicine has been a boon for patients who now have this hard-won relief available for their use. However, the introduction of phytocannabinoids has given rise to a plethora of new formulas, many of them from new companies. As a result, there are questions about the quality of phytocannabinoid formulas, how to identify the right blend, and how to ensure the intended actives are contained in the formula being prescribed.

Mushrooms are familiar. We all know them and are used to seeing them in everyday foods like pizza and salad. Beyond these simple, healthy kitchen mushrooms lies a world of specialized mushrooms with a rich history of use in ancient medicinal traditions. Indeed, some mushrooms are highly prized and referred to as superior medicines in these traditions, meaning that they are considered curative and restorative as well as able to support optimal whole body health.

Over the past decade, the number of young adults aged 12-17 years suffering from mental health disorders has more than doubled. While adolescents and teens are notorious for mood swings and rebellion, parents today are navigating new terrain as their children are increasingly at risk of developing a mental health issue. Amid caring for the rising number of mental health patients, a glaring question remains for practitioners: What is causing this epidemic of illness?

When the word "cannabinoid" is heard, it is commonly associated with cannabis and then marijuana. While both marijuana and hemp are Cannabis genera, they are not the same. What they have in common is that they each contain a spectrum of cannabinoids, the chemical compounds that can bind to the cannabinoid receptors in our brain. Yes, our brain contains cannabinoid receptors, and we are wired to interact with cannabinoids.

Our gastrointestinal tract health is foundational for overall wellness, a topic that is often discussed yet poorly understood. The fact is that evidence of poor gastrointestinal health can present in many ways, including as skin disorders, difficult to manage blood sugar, chronic allergies, hormone imbalances, and more.

Dr. Angeli Maun Akey, internist and integrative medicine expert, discusses the immune system from a clinicians perspective, offering insights and answering common questions regarding the complex topic of innate and adaptive immunity.

Detoxification is a foundational aspect of functional and integrative medicine protocols. However, the core mechanisms governing the processes of detoxification are poorly understood and may lead to symptoms often referred to as herxheimer reactions.

Detoxification is one of the major underlying reason the immune system gets skewed and people feel generally unwell. Learn successful strategies to manage and treat.