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12 Supplements That Can Cause Liver Failure
Can supplements lead to liver failure? When it comes to supplements, “natural” doesn’t always mean “safe.” While some supplements can be beneficial, others may be harmful to your health. This review highlights a concerning trend: liver toxicity and failure caused by...
Human Brains Are Filling Up With Microplastics
Microplastics are accumulating in the human brain at alarming rates, with their concentrations rising by 50% over the past eight years. Researchers have detected plastic fragments as small as 200 nanometers, which may be interfering with brain function. A team at the...
What is integrative medicine and how does it differ from conventional medicine?
Imagine a healthcare approach that combines the best of modern science with ancient healing traditions. A method that not only treats the disease but also focuses on the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. Welcome to the world of integrative medicine. It's...
Beyond Surgery: Regenerative Approaches to Orthopedic Conditions
Imagine being able to repair a torn ligament, regenerate a worn-out joint, or recover from a bone fracture—not through painful surgeries or lengthy rehab processes, but through your own body's natural healing power. Does it sound like science fiction? You'd be...
Top Major Side Effects Of Long-Term Pain Medication
As you grip your cup of morning coffee, the first jolt of pain cuts through your thoughts like a lightning bolt. It’s the same sharp, gnawing discomfort you've braced yourself against for years; a constant reminder of that old injury or chronic illness. You have tried...
Is HGH even necessary?
From https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735 Growth hormone fuels childhood growth and helps maintain tissues and organs throughout life. It's produced by the pea-sized pituitary gland — located at the base of...
Polyphenols
Polyphenols are a category of plant compounds that offers various health benefits.
Regularly consuming polyphenols is thought to boost digestion and brain health, as well as protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers.
Red wine, dark chocolate, tea, and berries are some of the best-known sources. Yet, many other foods also offer significant amounts of these compounds.
Community Building: Optimizing Gut Health to Improve Body Health
Community Building: Optimizing Gut Health to Improve Total Body Health By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Gut health has been at the forefront of health and wellness recently, and for good reason! There are many signs of gut dysbiosis, or abnormal levels of helpful and...
Adaptogens: Bringing the Body Back into Balance
Adaptogens: Bringing the Body Back into Balance by Stephanie Karozos, MD What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are a category of herbs and mushrooms that can help the body cope with physical or emotional stress. They help bring the body back to its natural state of balance,...
Sleep Hygiene
Insomnia consists of difficulty falling asleep at bedtime and waking up in the middle of the night, and it can have many causes.
Ozempic Linked to 19 Adverse Health Events
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally intended as diabetes medications, have gained popularity for weight loss, leading to global shortages despite having modest benefits Research shows these drugs reduce seizures and substance addiction risks,...
Vitamin D3 Helps Get Rid of Cavities
Vitamin D3, a vital nutrient produced by the body when exposed to sunlight, plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal oral health. One of its key functions is promoting the remineralization of weakened tooth enamel, a process that helps reverse early-stage cavities...
PRP for Back Pain and Spinal Issues: Effectiveness and Considerations
Back pain and spinal issues are among the most common health complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide. These problems can stem from a variety of causes, including injuries, degenerative diseases, and everyday wear and tear. The impact on daily life can be...
How an Alternative to Orthopedic Surgery Can Help You Live Pain-Free
Are you one of the millions of people worldwide desperately seeking relief from chronic joint pain, only to be told that orthopedic surgery is your sole option? Ever thought there could be an alternative that wouldn't require weeks of uncomfortable recovery while...
Necessity of Adequate Protein
Proteins form the major structural components of all the cells of the body. Proteins also function as enzymes, in membranes, as transport carriers, and as hormones. Amino acids are constituents of protein and act as precursors for nucleic acids, hormones, vitamins,...
The Pandemic of Estrogen and Xenoestrogen Dominance
There is a vast pandemic of estrogen and xenoestrogen dominance in many of our bodies and ecosystem. Very few practitioners understand this problem but the evidence is quite easily seen:
4 Tips for Battling the Winter Blues
If you’re anything like me, it can be really hard to maintain a sunny disposition when winter comes and darkness falls. A lot of us notice a decrease in our energy levels and a general mild melancholy in winter, particularly as the days grow darker.
Here’s What Taking a Cold Shower Does to Your Body
Article from GetPocket.com You already know the purported benefits of ice baths. Studies have shown that they’re one of the most effective ways to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness, perceived fatigue, muscle damage, and inflammation after physical exercise compared...
What do we mean by Integrative and Functional Medicine?
By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD The goal of this post is to describe to the reader what we at Aspen Integrative Medicine mean when we say we practice Integrative and Functional medicine, as well as what to expect from a visit with an Integrative and Functional medicine...
Fibromyalgia
See PDF Version Here. Diagnosis & Integrative Approach to TreatmentDr. Stephanie Karozos 10/17/19 Fibromyalgia❖ Chronic pain syndrome❖ Widespread muscle aches❖ Fatigue❖ Pain and stiffness❖ Soft tissue tenderness❖ Sleep disturbances❖ Unknown etiology❖ 8:1 female to...
Carbs Can Help You Lose Weight
Carbs have unfairly earned a bad reputation due to the misconception that they always lead to weight gain. However, when used correctly, they can actually support your fitness goals. The idea that carbs lead to weight gain and obesity has been repeated so frequently...
Heavy metals detected in protein powders
Protein powders have steadily gained popularity as a go-to supplement for muscle building, weight management, and improving satiety, particularly among active individuals, fitness enthusiasts, and busy professionals. They provide a convenient and efficient way to...
New treatment could help avoid surgery by healing ACL rupture, study shows
A new non-surgical bracing treatment may help to facilitate healing after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, a new study has found. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the study looked at 80 people treated with the Cross Bracing Protocol,...
Boost Your Immune System with IV Therapy in Aspen, CO
In an era where your health is your wealth, fortifying the body's defenses is of paramount importance. Remember the old saying, ‘prevention is better than cure'? The essence of it still rings true today, perhaps more so in our fast-paced lifestyle, where we are...
Complete Remission of Cancer with Pharmacologic Ascorbate & Mistletoe
Abstract Context: Bladder cancer is the fourth-most-common cancer in males in the U.S., who develop about 90% of the high-grade, carcinoma in situ (CIS) of non-muscle involved disease (NMIBC). Smoking and occupational carcinogens are well-known causes. For females...
9 Health Tips for Managing PMS
9 Health Tips for Managing PMS By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD “Who is this me-shaped monster who is irritated at the way my partner breathes, who wants all of the salty, carby, sweet food, whose sleep is disrupted and who is left feeling unmotivated to move my body or...
Tips for Adrenal Health
Are you waking up at 3am every night, unable to fall back to sleep? Are you having difficulty falling asleep at night despite being tired during the day? Are you just plain tired all of the time? These are a few of many symptoms of adrenal dysfunction.
Cold & Flu Prevention
Cold & Flu Prevention by Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD The days are getting shorter and there is a chill in the air, which means cold and flu season is upon us! Here are some easy, affordable ways to prevent viral illnesses and enjoy winter to its fullest. Bundle up...
Dietary Supplements
Dietary Supplements by Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Nearly 80% of US adults are taking one or more dietary supplements. From single herb supplements to blends to multivitamins, there are so many options that it can feel overwhelming at times. Supplements can be useful to...
Integrative approach to IBS
See PDF Version Here. By Dr. Stephanie Karozos4/25/2019 IBS Pathophysiology:● Visceral hypersensitivity● Abnormal gut motility● Psychosocial factors○ Brain-gut interaction● Dysbiosis● Leaky gut● Following infection● Latent or potential celiac disease Diagnosing IBS●...