Progesterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands and plays an essential role in pregnancy. Progesterone prepares the uterus for...
Estrogen Fact Sheet
Estrogens “feminize” the body. They shape the female body, enlarge the breasts and redden the skin. The decrease of estrogen levels at the end of...
Amino Acid Therapy
Amino acid therapy may be used to treat a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome, anxiety, depression,...
Carotid Artery Ultrasound Screening, the CIMT Scan
Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement is a simple 15 minute screening test, using ultrasound, that provides insight into a person's...
Niacin for cholesterol control
Only the “flushing” type of niacin is effective for cholesterol control. Flushing is a harmless, but unpleasant, potential side effect which...
Cancer Development and Treatment
Cancer Development In order to treat or prevent cancer it is important to understand how and why cancer develops in the first place. Cancer is a...
Sulfur Avoidance Handout
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Glutamate Avoidance Handout
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Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Cardiometabolic syndrome, or metabolic syndrome, is a cluster of conditions — including high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, high...
Ordering from Douglas Labs
Patients may order supplements directly from Douglas Labs using our account. Just follow these directions: Call 1-800-245-4440 Give them Dr...
Growth Hormone Secretagogues
Growth Hormone Secretagogues (GHS), or growth hormone releasing factors, may be given as a daily injection to stimulate the natural production of...
Reversing Dementia
UCLA professor Dale Bredesen does a study showing nearly complete resolution of dementia symptoms with a functional medicine approach: Optimize...