One of the most common health issues I see in new patients is unstable blood sugar. Unstable blood sugar underlies many of the symptoms that autoimmune patients cope with, including exhaustion, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and brain fog. This is a relatively simple issue to remedy, and many patients don’t realize how deeply it impacts their…
A brain injury activates the brain’s immune system to remove dead and damaged cells. However, the brain’s immune system does not have an automatic “off switch” like the body’s. This means the inflammatory response can continue long after the concussion, showing up as neurological and health issues years later. An anti-inflammatory diet reduces inflammation and…
*Please note: Any transcripts on this page are automatically created and may contain errors or omissions. READ TRANSCRIPT (PDF) Is your chronic health disorder really a blood sugar imbalance? Some patients have come in from around the world to Dr. Kharrazian’s practice, only to learn the underlying mechanism for their health disorder is a chronic…
If you experience bloating and poor digestion, you may need to take a look at whether you’re producing enough pancreatic enzymes. This is an important step in addressing digestive dysfunction in an organized “north-to-south” sequence. If any single step along the way is out of balance, the entire system will be less efficient and any…
At the root of many chronic health problems today is high blood sugar and insulin resistance, thanks to the standard American diet. Heart disease, chronic pain, hormone imbalances, diabetes, autoimmunity, and Alzheimer’s are just a few chronic disorders impacted by high blood sugar. One of the most essential things a person can do to improve…
One of the most vital nutrients for the brain is oxygen, and a seldom-mentioned but worthy suspect of poor brain oxygenation is low blood pressure. You would think as long as you’re breathing your brain is getting sufficient oxygen. However, while it may be getting enough oxygen to survive, it may not be getting enough…
Depression, fatigue, brain fog, loss of motivation, anxiety, and memory loss are common complaints among patients with Hashimoto’s. Unmanaged Hashimoto’s has a severe impact on brain health for several reasons: The brain depends on sufficient thyroid hormone to function and is not getting enough, or levels fluctuate. The autoimmune mechanisms that damage the thyroid gland…
A concussion activates the brain’s immune system to remove dead and damaged cells. However, unlike the body’s immune system, the brain’s immune system does not have an automatic “off switch.” This means the inflammatory response can continue long after the concussion, showing up as neurological and health issues years later. The brain’s immune cells The…
A recent study I coauthored in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found a damaged intestinal barrier, or leaky gut, can lead to 30-fold increased odds of developing autoimmunity. Leaky gut allows undigested food, microorganisms, toxins, and other pathogens in the gut to escape into the bloodstream. This can trigger systemic inflammation and promote…
People love to shop for immune-boosting herbs and supplements during cold and flu season, yet the most important ingredients for immune resilience can’t be found in a supplement bottle. Instead, they’re on your pillow. And in your kitchen. Two deeply important yet admittedly unsexy factors when it comes to immune resilience are sufficient sleep and…