Symptoms of reflux are commonly managed with prescriptions for PPI’s. But the functional diagnostic medicine approach digs deeper.
Heartburn, reflux & GERD
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Health Effects of the Environment and Medical System
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on Health Effects of the Environment and Medical System...
Chapter 2: My blood pressure quest. Heavy metal testing
Determined as I was to delve into the causes of my high blood pressure, one of the first areas I explored was the possibility that I was carrying an excess load of toxic heavy...
Do you like my diploma?
It shows that I’ve completed my training with Functional Medicine University and now I’m a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. I’ve learned a vast amount about how we...
Your toxic lawn
Which lawn looks better to you? The lawn on the left is almost entirely grass and it's a uniform shade of green. Many would prefer it to the lawn on the right, which has plants...
No wonder we’re all starved of nutrients despite an abundance of food
This chart says it all. It shows the woefully low point to which American agriculture has sunk. It shows the steady decline in mineral content of a cross-section of food crops...
We’re living in a toxic world: air pollution and dementia
We’ve known for a long time that air pollution spells trouble for those with compromised respiratory systems - kids with asthma or adults with COPD, for instance. And pollutant...
Herbal formulas effective against Lyme
In 10-20% of those infected with Lyme disease a normal course of antibiotics (doxycycline is most commonly used) isn't effective. And even when antibiotics are effective, they...
Two reasons to avoid a Medicare Advantage plan
Medicare Advantage plans sound good, but they limit which doctors and hospitals you can use and they lock you in, making it difficult to get out.
Knee replacement surgery sometimes leads to long-term regrets
The commonly prescribed procedure of knee replacement, though it helps many, also leads to chronic problems in a significant minority of cases.
What’s wrong with whole wheat flour
Well, first of all, it’s got gluten in it. That’s a problem for a few people. But that’s not the focus of this article. Wheat flour - even whole wheat flour - has plenty of...
The new wave prescription drug crisis?
While opioid prescriptions are decreasing, the use of gabapentin and related drugs is increasing. These drugs have their dangers too.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose
Acetaminophen overdosing presents a significant risk to the public.
The cleaning products you use around the house can be toxic
Our compulsive need for cleanliness carries with it many health risks, beginning with the toxic nature of many of the cleaning products we use in our homes on a daily basis.
Benefits and risks of antidepressant medication
Antidepressant drugs cause a dangerous 33% increase in mortality. Safer alternatives exist.
Why Roundup is dangerous to your health
The active ingredient in Roundup, glycophosphate, damages your enzymes and contributes to chronic disease
Hospital consolidation is bad for your health
Consolidation of health care into large hospital chains is bad for the nation’s health.
Latest research reveals even more questions about the medical model
Four recent studies suggest caution in accepting certain aspects of the medical model.
America’s other drug epidemic – seniors in the hospital
The shocking epidemic of over-medication of seniors.
