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Methylation Polymorphisms are more Complicated than MTHFR

Leave a Comment / Methylation Cycle & MTHFR Polymorphisms | Naturopathic Medicine MI / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

(warning this is a very technical blog entry for those that are familiar with MTHFR) I love reading about the methylation cycle and methyl tetrahydrofolatereductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms. MTHFR along with some other enzymesin your body are responsible for transferring carbons. Carbons are necessaryfor building everything in your body from DNA and neurotransmitters toproteins, fats, and […]

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Improving Sleep Naturally

Leave a Comment / Evidence-Based Sleep Therapy & Natural Remedies in Michigan / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

A peaceful night’s sleep is important for allowing the body to reset. While you are off in dreamland, your body is hard at work fixing and repairing vital functions throughout the whole system. Lack of sleep can disrupt your life in more ways than one. Your brain relays on sleep to form new pathways for

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How do you treat lupus naturally?

Manage Autoimmune Disease & Inflammation Naturally | Michigan Naturopath / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

I am often asked this question and there is no single best answer. Looking at disease from a multifactorial standpoint requires a detailed history and some understanding of that individuals genes. This is essential because lupus can have many different causes. Once we have a working theory we can work on optimizing the patient’s detoxification

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Eat real sugar!

Michigan Health & Wellness: Naturopathic & Functional Medicine Solutions / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

After my last post I want to make it clear that I’m not promoting artificial sweeteners over real sugar. In fact I probably tell one patient a week to switch from diet _________ to regular. Once they switch then I will work on decreasing their overall sugar intake. Aspartame is at the top of my

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Food label improved but it's far from enough.

Michigan Health & Wellness: Naturopathic & Functional Medicine Solutions / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

The FDA plans to update the current food label to make it easier to read with special attention paid to total calories and a new line called added sugar. They also hope to change the serving size to reflect how much people are really eating. This is a positive step towards a better label. The

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False information on botanical & nutrition labels

Michigan Health & Wellness: Naturopathic & Functional Medicine Solutions / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

Navigating the supplement industry can feel like the “Wild West” sometimes. With so much noise, clever marketing, and flashy packaging, it’s incredibly easy for even the most health-conscious person to end up with a cabinet full of empty promises and “filler-heavy” capsules that don’t actually deliver. That’s why looking beyond the front label is so

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Say Goodbye to Chapped Lips: 5 Holistic Strategies for Lasting Hydration

Michigan Naturopathic & Holistic Skin Care for Dry Lips / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

Dry, cracked lips are more than just a cosmetic nuisance; they can be incredibly painful and frustrating. Because the skin on our lips is thinner and lacks the oil glands found elsewhere on the body, it is uniquely vulnerable to the elements. If you’re tired of the constant cycle of peeling and stinging, here are

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Treating Hypothyroidism Naturally

Manage Autoimmune Disease & Inflammation Naturally | Michigan Naturopath / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

Do you have Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? I receive a lot of phone calls from people suffering from hypothyroidism. They complain of weight gain, fatigue, and depression among other problems. The first question I ask is do you have antibodies against your thyroid? About half of the time people say yes and the other half

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How to Lower Your Risk for Gout

Manage Autoimmune Disease & Inflammation Naturally | Michigan Naturopath / Dr. Nicholas Morgan

Many people have had an episode of gout or know someone that has. Gout is a common type of arthritis that is caused by an increase in uric acid concentration in the blood. This leads to urate crystals that are deposited in joints, tendons, kidneys, and other tissues throughout the body. Sudden, red, tender and

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Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Supplements in Michigan

Methylation Polymorphisms are more Complicated than MTHFR

Improving Sleep Naturally

How do you treat lupus naturally?

Eat real sugar!

Food label improved but it's far from enough.

False information on botanical & nutrition labels

Say Goodbye to Chapped Lips: 5 Holistic Strategies for Lasting Hydration

Treating Hypothyroidism Naturally

How to Lower Your Risk for Gout

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