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Why are Mitochondria Important?  Mitochondria are organelles that are present in every cell of the body except red blood cells. About 20% of our body weight is mitochondria.  The accepted theory is that mitochondria were once bacterial cells that created a commensal relationship with eukaryotic cells, and gave the eukaryotic cells the energy to become multicellular. The eukaryotes gave mitochondria more machinery and structure. Working together, multicellular organisms were able to evolve. What Are the Mental Health Manifestations of Mitochondrial Function? I became interested in mitochondria a few years back, for I had noticed that a certain percentage of patients...

 By Ted Zava, ZRT Laboratory Lead is everywhere. It was commonly used in paint, gasoline, plumbing pipes, jewelry, bullets, fishing weights, glazes, and cosmetics. Some regulations are now in place to eliminate lead’s incorporation into these products, but in many cases, it is still being used. I watched a special on wine in Washington State, and the host explained why leaded crystal glasses are ideal for tasting because of the way they refract light, how thin they are, and how the rough surface helps aerate wine. I had no clue that “crystal glassware” likely contains lead. With a bit of...

You’ll find case presentations focused on various conditions from anxiety and depression, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia and many others, highlighting real patients and their results, ranging in age from children to postmenopause, as well as a veteran with PTSD. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month let’s take a closer look at a recent case study of a postmenopausal woman with breast cancer. Loretta's Case Study  Loretta is a 62-year-old postmenopausal woman suffering from breast cancer as well as depression, anxiety, and stress. Dr. Kate presents a breakdown of her self-reported symptoms before going into the details of her test results and a thorough explanation...

Posted by Dr Elise Schroeder  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, and most of us know someone whom heart disease has affected in one way or another. In honor of heart health month I interviewed Dr Aimee Gould Shunney medical advisor for Nordic Naturals and Naturopathic Physician. We talked about how fish oil supplementation can have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, lowering risk of stroke, high blood pressure, heart attack and blood clots and improving lipid profiles (TG, LDL, HDL). Omega 3 Are EssentialOmega 3 fats, found in fish oil, are long chain fatty acids which the...

I watch a bit of television now and again, and repeatedly see a commercial for a birth control pill. It looks quite glamorous to be taking it. Granted, at the tail end of the commercial it states many of the bad things contraceptive pills are widely recognized to cause. But the real impact of what birth control pills do to female bodies is never discussed and what is discussed is completely glossed over.  The true nature and impact of birth control pills is very concerning and prevents me from prescribing them in good conscience. All women should come to grips with the...