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. The “winter blues”...
Tips for Adrenal Health By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD 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...
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...
Sleep Hygiene by Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back to sleep? If so, you are not alone. Insomnia consists of difficulty falling asleep at bedtime...
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●...
Artificial sweeteners — specifically acesulfame potassium and sucralose — may interfere with your liver’s delicate detoxification process. Acesulfame potassium and sucralose — brand name Splenda — inhibited the activity of P-glycoprotein (PGP), a “defense protein”...
