Do You Have the Guts to Explore Your Microbiome?
A Healthy Gut = Healthy Immune system… and so much more! This is the initial step in the evaluation for many health issues. Although the gut seems to be ‘internally’ located, it is actually exposed to many ‘external’ invaders, many of which we invite in! A properly-functioning GI system works to ‘weed out’ the bad […]
The Chronicles of our Stool
Have you been suffering from digestive issues that you just can’t seem to figure out? Have you changed your diet and lifestyle, and still aren’t seeing any changes to your discomfort? then examining your stool is probably a good place to start. We’ve all heard the saying someone is “full of it,” the irony is […]
Celiac Panel/Gluten Sensitivity Testing
How Can You Be So Insensitive… to Gluten? Is after eating painful or utterly uncomfortable? Do you experience bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or headaches after eating bread and other products containing wheat, barley, or rye? If this describes your Friday night after eating your favorite Italian Feast, you could have a gluten intolerance. Celiac Disease […]
Micronutrient Testing
Have You Taken Your Vitamins This Morning? Have you been feeling kind of off and not sure why? Nutritional balance plays a key role in optimal wellness and chronic disease prevention. Determining the presence of nutritional deficiencies and/or imbalances are key attributes to beginning an effective health and wellness program. With an assessment of vitamin, […]
The Plumber Can’t Help You with This Leak: Increased gut permeability
Could some of the chronic diseases our we see today actually be associated with a dysfunctional gastrointestinal system? The expression “leaky gut” has been getting a lot of attention lately, but don’t be surprised if your doctor does not recognize this term. Leaky gut, also called intestinal permeability, is somewhat new and limited in research […]
Heart-To-Heart Talk
Are you feeling confident that you are really protecting yourself from Heart Disease and Diabetes? Most conventional studies only reveal half of the picture. What is missing? Enough to possibly make a difference. Does it surprise you that almost half of heart attack victims do not have cholesterol levels that would suggest they are at […]
Advanced Lipid and Metabolic Markers: Essential Tests You Need!
Blood work and advanced medical testing can catch issues before they become a problem. Salus Integrative Wellness advises key labs that may be beneficial to you. Most people who have gone to see their PCP in the past have been told, “All your blood tests look normal. Keep on doing what you’re doing.” You might […]
Unlocking the Key: Assessment of Genomic SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism)
Extensive interviews, physical exams and testing are often used to diagnose and treat medical problems, and now we have another useful tool. Genomic testing, SNP analysis, allows your provider to further personalize diagnosis and treatment options. The tool of genomic testing allows us to get to know our patient better as it gives us an […]
Maybe It is Just Hormones?
Have you… experienced intense PMS like mood swings, cravings, headaches or sore breasts? had acne, eczema or skin rashes? had heavy periods or painful cramps that only get better with pain meds every month? been bloated or experienced gas and indigestion often? felt exhausted throughout the day? often felt anxious, depressed or irritable? gained extra […]
It’s Toxic
Toxic body burden is the lifelong accumulation of chemicals to which we have been exposed through our food, air, and environment. This accumulation of toxins is not without consequences. Chronic health conditions like autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as cancer and even diabetes, have been associated with ongoing exposure to environmental toxins. A toxin […]