top of page
Search

Christine Daecher, DO
6 days ago3 min read
A Bit About Aromatase & 5-Alpha Reductase
When we think about sex hormones, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone—come to mind. What we often don't think about are the enzymes...
2 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Feb 55 min read
It's now in Georgia: Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a transmissible prion disease that is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder affecting deer, elk, and moose.
4 views0 comments


Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 293 min read
Understanding Acute and Chronic Ciguatera
Ciguatera poisoning, caused by the ingestion of fish contaminated with ciguatoxins, can lead to chronic illness.
4 views0 comments


Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 225 min read
Chronic Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Learn about the symptoms and effects of chronic H. pylori infection.
6 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 154 min read
Men: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency
Learn about the signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency.
9 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 85 min read
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): New Information
In this blog post, I will be covering some new information about the evolving science of the pathophysiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome...
3 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 15 min read
Recognizing the Signs of Insulin Resistance: Listen to Your Body
Insulin resistance (IR) is a condition where more insulin is produced by the body in response to diet, resulting in the body's cells...
5 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 25, 20243 min read
Book Review: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
As a functional medicine internist, I'm always looking for ways to help my patients improve their health in simple, effective ways.
8 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 18, 20245 min read
Probiotics for Weight Loss: The Science Behind the Gut-Weight Connection
Review of probiotic and gut microbiome role in healthy weight management.
6 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 11, 20245 min read
The Possible Health Benefits of Coffee
Let's review some of the possible health benefits of coffee consumption.
6 views0 comments


Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 27, 20244 min read
The Most Tainted Supplements are for Men
Many supplements sold on the internet or even from box stores may contain unclaimed pharmaceuticals or adulterants. This is especially prev
4 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 27, 20243 min read
My favorite heart test: Coronary Calcium Score
The coronary calcium score may be the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to preventative testing for coronary artery heart disease.
3 views0 comments


Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Testing for Urinary Mycotoxins?
Is there any value in testing the body load of fungal/mold toxins by testing urinary mycotoxins? Occasionally, I get a new patient who...
55 views0 comments


Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 13, 20244 min read
The Problem with “Chronic Cardio”
When I was younger, I loved doing distance running. Then I got into triathlons. Now I’m older and wiser and no longer a fan of exercise...
6 views0 comments


Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 6, 20244 min read
If we don’t look, we won’t find Biotoxin Illness
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome is a chronic inflammatory reaction of the innate immune system.
12 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Oct 30, 20244 min read
Mercury Dental Fillings
Sliver-colored dental fillings or dental amalgams contain mercury (Hg) and are known to release mercury vapors. Should you have them removed
2 views0 comments


Christine Daecher, DO
Oct 23, 20245 min read
All About Intermittent Fasting
There are several health benefits intermittent fasting provides. Let’s cover the benefits, the pearls and pitfalls of Intermittent Fasting.
7 views0 comments


Christine Daecher, DO
Oct 16, 20244 min read
Plastics in the Kitchen
There are many hidden plastics and other forever chemicals in our kitchens. They have toxic and endocrine effects. Some of them you may...
4 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Oct 9, 20243 min read
What is Adiponectin?
Adiponectin is an adipokine or hormone secreted by white adipose or fat tissue. Of all of the adipokines, adiponectin is the most abundant.
13 views0 comments

Christine Daecher, DO
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Obesity-Related Cancers
To date, the National Institute of Health has found evidence of 13 obesity-related cancers, but are there more? According to Sweden, yes.
5 views0 comments
bottom of page