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Beyond a Single Cause: The GEM Triad That Drives All Complex Chronic Disease

Whether we are discussing cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune conditions, or even chronic digestive issues like IBD, patients share a common desire: to know the root cause. For decades, we often looked for a single culprit, a specific gene or a singular bad habit. However, modern research confirms that the vast majority of chronic diseases […]

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The Unified Theory of Chronic Disease: How Insulin Resistance Connects Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Alzheimer’s and More

We often view chronic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and even Alzheimer’s as separate health battles, each requiring a different specialist. However, cutting-edge research reveals a startling and unifying truth: this seemingly disparate list of ailments—which also includes Metabolic Syndrome, NAFLD/MASLD, and Hypertension—shares a common, dangerous foundation in

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Your Fork is Your Pharmacy: A Doctor’s Take on the Diet-Depression Connection

It’s time we talked about your brain health. Not just the usual suspects like stress, sleep, and genetics, but something far more tangible, something you interact with multiple times a day: your diet. As a physician, I’m accustomed to discussing the link between diet and conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. In my office,

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How Intermittent Fasting Affects Gut Microbiota

Intermittent fasting (IF) has taken the health and wellness world by storm. From weight loss to improved insulin sensitivity, its benefits are well-documented. But one lesser-known benefit of IF is its profound impact on the gut microbiota—the complex community of microbes living in your digestive tract. My interest in gut microbiota goes back several decades

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Liver Health Matters: Understanding Fatty Liver Disease

Highlighting the Causes, Symptoms, and Lifestyle Changes to Prevent or Reverse Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or Metabolic Dysfunction associated Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/MAFLD) Introduction The liver is a vital organ that performs a myriad of functions essential for maintaining overall health. It acts as the body’s natural detoxifier, processing nutrients, regulating blood sugar levels, and

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