Functional Thyroid Lab TestingBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani I see patients all the time in my practice who tell me they have low thyroid symptoms, like fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression, cold hands, and cold feet. If the TSH test doesn't show up... Read More
Blood Sugar and Hormone StressBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani More than one-third of the country has a condition known as metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome has some important features that are seen in nearly all cases, and these are blood-sugar imbalances and insulin resistance. When blood sugar... Read More
How to Use Resistant Starch to Improve Your Gut HealthBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Introduction to Resistant Starch With resistant starch, we have two main kinds regarding our application. Type II: Unripened banana flour Type III: Cooled potato flour The banana flour is great and is what I personally use... Read More
Do You Have Symptoms of a Parasite Infection?By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Many people have symptoms of a parasite infection and don’t even know it! Research shows that a significant proportion of the population has a parasite infection. Parasite infections can cause many symptoms, and the most difficult part about... Read More
My Lab Tests Are Normal But I Still Have SymptomsBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani I see patients all the time in my practice that tell me they don’t feel right, yet their medical doctor tells them their lab tests are normal. The typical response from the average medical doctor will... Read More
What Causes H. Pylori Infection…The Most Insidious Infection Around?By Dr. Justin Marchegiani What causes H. pylori infection? Did you know that over 50% of the population has an H. pylori infection (1)? Dr. Marshall, the scientist who discovered H. pylori, won the Nobel Prize in medicine in 2005... Read More
Brain Fog Symptoms and How You Can Fix ThemBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Do you have brain fog symptoms? Ask yourself the following questions: Do you have a hard time remembering things? You feel like you’re living your life in the fog? Do you forget where your car keys are... Read More
Gluten and Depression —A Strong ConnectionBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani A recent study of non-celiac subjects shows a strong connection between gluten and depression. In conventional literature, only people that have celiac disease are supposed to be sensitive, but we now know you don’t have to... Read More
Recommended Carbohydrate Intake For Optimal HealthBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Do You Know What Your Recommended Carbohydrate Intake Is? Based on my clinical experience as a functional-medicine doctor, carbohydrate recommendations can be different for each person. If you are a healthy, insulin-sensitive CrossFitter, your body may... Read More
Iodine and Hashimotos… Friend or Foe?By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Iodine and Hashimotos thyroiditis are two very controversial yet very popular areas of discussion in regards to the treatment of hypothyroidism. Most people who hear of someone suffering from low thyroid symptoms will think of iodine... Read More
Hashimotos and The Gluten ConnectionBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmunedisease, a disorder in which the immune system turns against the body's own tissues. In people with Hashimoto's, the immune system attacks the thyroid. The thryoid gland is located in... Read More
Leaky Gut Syndrome and the Autoimmune Disease ConnectionBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Leaky gut syndrome (gastrointestinal permeability) is a phenomenon that occurs within the intestinal tract where the epithelium tissue's tight junctions open slightly, allowing undigested food particles and potential bacteria (endotoxin) to make its way into the... Read More