Stop Playing Hide and Seek with Inflammation!

WHAT IS CRP? There is one test that is so foundational to what we do at Pathway To Wellness that it’s a regular part of most of our test panels. It’s called the high sensitivity- C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test, and it is the best, general marker for inflammation in the body. Here’s how it works. When inflammation is…

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Cholesterol: Devil, Angel, or Neither?

Ever since cholesterol was linked to heart disease, we have been told that LDL is the “bad cholesterol” that leads to heart attack and HDL is the “good cholesterol”. While this oversimplification has some merit to it, there is much more to the story than meets the eye. Let’s break down LDL and HDL a…

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Sugar’s Bitter Aftertaste

Obesity rates are on the rise and American health is on the decline. It’s not the fat in our diet it’s the sugar. For the average diet 25 grams of sugar is the recommended daily limit for added sugar yet Americans consume 126 grams of sugar each day. That’s the equivalent of 32 teaspoons. That…

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Aloe, Are You There? Plant of Immortality

It’s the plant of Immortality- I didn’t start that though. The Egyptians were calling aloe that 6,000 years ago. They were on to something. The way I talk about aloe you would think I owned stock in the company. I don’t, but maybe I should! It’s so great nutritionally and clinically to have aloe juice…

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Let’s Talk About Inflammation

David wakes up every morning feeling achy. His fingers, his knees, even his neck has been giving him problems. It’s been so long since he felt good that he hardly remembers what it’s like. Occasionally he washes down a couple Ibuprofen with his morning joe, only when it’s really bad, when it feels like needles…

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Poop Check: What Number 2 is Telling YOU

Let’s talk poop! I know you all hate talking about poop. You will talk some crazy stuff but get all prissy when we get near the topic of poop. What!?!! I’m not going to make you touch it! The average daily poop is just under a pound. Not everyone poops everyday even though they should!…

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Wasted Money on Acne Treatment: Americans Get Sicker

Dermatology clinics are popping up faster than you can pop that pimple. Acne conditions are on the rise. Nobody benefits from the rise except those who sell acne drugs or build dermatology clinics. It’s not good at all. I’m pretty concerned about how we approach acne as we see this increase. I’m not only concerned…

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Cacao Butter: Superfood for People and Skin

Cacao butter has massive benefits when you eat it and when you apply it to your skin. You might know of it as chocolate, but cacao is a less processed form that does not use high heat, leaving the superfood qualities intact. It’s nourishing inside and out. It’s full of healthy fats, nutrients, antioxidants and…

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