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Ketones and the Brain
Learn about the benefits of using ketones over glucose as an energy source.
Christine Daecher, DO
Mar 26, 20255 min read
CIRS Illness: Understanding What a Water-Damaged Building Is
When we think of water-damaged buildings, we often picture structures with roof leaks or major plumbing failures. However, these visible...
Christine Daecher, DO
Mar 12, 20255 min read
The Gut-Brain Connection
The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system linking your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) with the enteric...
Christine Daecher, DO
Mar 5, 20254 min read
Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus Infection or Something Else?
Is chronic Epstein-Barr infection real? Does having a history of Epstein bar virus infection increase risk for other chronic diseases?
Christine Daecher, DO
Feb 26, 20255 min read
Metabolic Syndrome Explained
Metabolic syndrome, also known as Metabolic Syndrome X, Syndrome X, or Insulin Resistance, is characterized by three or more of five...
Christine Daecher, DO
Feb 19, 20253 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...
Christine Daecher, DO
Feb 12, 20253 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.
Christine Daecher, DO
Feb 5, 20255 min read
Understanding Acute and Chronic Ciguatera
Ciguatera poisoning, caused by the ingestion of fish contaminated with ciguatoxins, can lead to chronic illness.
Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 29, 20253 min read
Chronic Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Learn about the symptoms and effects of chronic H. pylori infection.
Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 22, 20255 min read
Men: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency
Learn about the signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency.
Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 15, 20254 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...
Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 8, 20255 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...
Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 1, 20255 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.
Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 25, 20243 min read
Probiotics for Weight Loss: The Science Behind the Gut-Weight Connection
Review of probiotic and gut microbiome role in healthy weight management.
Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 18, 20245 min read
The Possible Health Benefits of Coffee
Let's review some of the possible health benefits of coffee consumption.
Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 11, 20245 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
Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 27, 20244 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.
Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 27, 20243 min read
Testing for Urine 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...
Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 20, 20243 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...
Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 13, 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.
Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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