Posts Tagged ‘RMC’
Coffee: Medically Helpful or Harmful?
Coffee: Medically Helpful or Harmful? The effects of coffee on the body have been debated back and forth over the years. First you would hear it had a positive effect on the body and next you would hear you should not drink it. When I opened my coffee shop, Perks and Passions, years ago, and…
Read MoreIntegrated Genetic Solutions Program
When you are performing at optimal levels, you know it. You feel energetic, mentally sharp and totally balanced. The way you feel and perform is based on body chemistry and DNA. A genetically determined balance of hormones, pre-hormones, vitamins, proteins and electrolytes. Integrated Genetic Solutions software gives your doctor the power to identify and treat…
Read MoreDawn’s Story; Part 7, “Results”
Results. I don’t tend to weigh myself regularly because I don’t want my life to be ruled by a number on a scale, but I am noticing that my clothes fit better and some of my pants could be called too big. I would describe myself as feeling better overall. Today is Pi day (yes,…
Read MoreDawn’s Story; Part 6, “Birthday Eve”
Birthday Eve. Tomorrow is my birthday and I want to have a piece of cake. However, cake has sugar in it and it’s not gluten free. But, I may just have a small piece anyway….as my teenage daughter would say “The struggle is real”. Anyway, today is day 43 and the last day of my…
Read MoreA (3) Minute Cardiovascular Assessment at RMC
How is Hormone Imbalance associated with Heart Disease? Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that play a role in virtually all major bodily systems and functions including your cardiovascular system. A (3) minute cardiovascular assessment will provide valuable information to determine your risk for cardiovascular related disease. Regenerative Medicine Center is offering our patients a Cardiovascular…
Read MoreDawn’s Story; Part 4, “Diet”
Diet. Yes I am back to diet, because just when I was getting the hang of the gluten free, histamine diet, I got the results of my stool test. Yes, it’s that kind of stool and I don’t want to talk about it except to say that the lovely Anne-Marie who is a nutritionist at…
Read MoreBullet-Proof Coffee Recipe with Coconut Oil, Stevia and Almond Milk
Dr. Donaldson’s Favorite Coffee Recipe, “Bullet-Proof Coffee” Make 12 ounces of your favorite Organic Coffee In a blender, add (2) TBS. Coconut Oil along with (2) TBS. Organic Butter Add to blender, (4) Drops of Stevia and 1/4 Cup of Non-Flavored Almond Milk Add Coffee and blend until Smooth and Creamy Re-Heat if necessary and…
Read MoreMeet Mary
Mary is a forty-five-year-old patient of mine who was testosterone deficient. Despite working out and “eating healthy,” she was not losing weight; in fact she was gaining weight around her mid-section. She had her testosterone optimized but still could not lose weight. We knew she had hypothyroidism, but this being managed by another physician who…
Read MoreDawn’s Story. Part #1 “Angioedema”
Angioedema. Just take a minute to google the word and look at the images that come up. WARNING: not for the faint of heart or for those with weak stomachs! Go ahead, I’ll wait for you. You’re back? Scary, huh? Now you know where I’m coming from because I have experienced multiple instances of angioedema…
Read MoreUnderstanding Hormones; Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid
For women, the three most important hormones that need to be considered in optimizing an individual’s hormones providing longevity with outstanding quality of life and disease prevention are estrogen, testosterone and thyroid. For men, there are two, testosterone and thyroid. Estrogen: Estrogen is an amazing hormone. It has over four hundred functions in a woman’s…
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