TUDCA vs. Milk Thistle: Which One Supports Your Liver Best?
Written by Ashley Palmer & Pooja Mahtani | 2025 Key Takeaways: TUDCA is a bile acid that enhances bile flow, reduces liver inflammation, and supports metabolic health. Milk Thistle, rich in silymarin, offers antioxidant protection and promotes liver cell regeneration. TUDCA is particularly beneficial for conditions like cholestasis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Milk […]
14 Common Questions About PectaSol Modified Citrus Pectin
Written by ecoNugenics An increased interest in natural therapies to treat the body has led to exciting research into a variety of supplements. One common pantry staple in particular is gaining attention as a powerful ingredient for overall health. This FAQ for Modified Citrus Pectin, also known as MCP, explores 10 common questions about this […]
The Ethics of Mindful Living: Awareness in Action
Ethics often reveal themselves in small moments and quiet spaces: a sharp email paused before sending, a heated conversation softened by noticing tension in the body, a routine purchase reconsidered. These moments rarely feel moral in the traditional sense, yet they are deeply ethical. Mindfulness is often seen as a wellness tool for stress relief […]
Benefits of Creatine in Perimenopause and Menopause
Written by Maura MacDonald, MS, RD, CSSD | 2025 As we age, the notion is that we will inevitably become weaker. Not as mobile as we were in our 40s, not able to lift as much as we could in our 30s or run as fast as we could in our 20s. Women, especially, may […]
End of Year Reflection: Breaking the Cycle and Living with Intention
As the year draws to a close, I find myself in that familiar pause between what has been and what is yet to come – a space that invites reflection. It’s easy to set new resolutions and intentions, yet far harder to understand why we so often slip back into old patterns despite our best […]
Goodbye Pie Chart, Hello Phase 1 Sliders
Written by Allison Smith, ND | 2025 As we usher in a new era of DUTCH testing which leaves behind the concept of the three-way ratio that compared 2-OH-E1, 4-OH-E1, and 16-OH-E1 in favor of the two-way ratios that directly compare 4-OH-E1 to 2-OH-E1 and 16-OH-E1 to 2-OH-E1, it’s important to align on why we […]
Introducing the DUTCH Dozen
Written by Kelly Ruef, ND | 2025 Hormone testing can be complex, which is why Precision Analytical developed the DUTCH Dozen, an interpretive framework that streamlines interpretation of the DUTCH Test, providing healthcare providers with a clear and actionable starting point for creating treatment plans. The DUTCH Complete and DUTCH Plus tests now report your […]
DUTCH Report Enhancements
Written by Hilary Miller, ND | 2025 Precision Analytical have released the newest version of the DUTCH Test. This is the report’s most significant update since the debut of the DUTCH Test in 2013. The newest DUTCH report highlights the key components of the patient’s hormonal health that the DUTCH Test has been reporting for […]
Sonder – so much more than a poetic idea
I wasn’t looking for inspiration, but it found me anyway! On a recent weekend in Raglan, my eyes lingered on a whimsical painting by a local artist in our Airbnb. Subtly positioned above the main illustration, in delicate, playful letters, was the word sonder. In the slow rhythm of coastal life – amid the salt […]
Gallbladder Health 101: What It Does and How to Keep It Working Well
Written by Ashley Palmer & Pooja Mahtani | 2025 The gallbladder may not get much attention compared to the gut, but it plays a central role in digestion, detoxification, and helping your body absorb nutrients. The gallbladder is best known for storing and releasing bile (a substance your liver produces to break down fats). Bile […]
Can You Bring Vitamins on a Plane? How To Travel with Supplements
Written by Austin Ruff | 2024 Are you traveling for a work conference, an athletic competition, or a weekend getaway? Just because you’re leaving home doesn’t mean you should leave your supplements behind. But can you bring vitamins on a plane? Good news! Traveling with supplements is easy and smart. The frequent flyers at Thorne […]
Earthworms, Enzymes, and Circulation: The Science Behind Lumbrokinase
Written by Dr Sarah Daglis | 2025 Blood clotting is essential for healing and other important functions throughout the body, but when the process goes unchecked, it may have long-term implications for cardiovascular health. When you get injured, your body initiates a cascade of enzymatic reactions that converts fibrinogen into fibrin. Fibrin is a tough, […]
Why Would I Test Positive To Foods On A Dietary Antigen Test That I Don’t Eat?
Written by Precision Point Diagnostics | 2025 True food allergies are when the body develops antibodies against a particular food, or a related food. Patients can be sensitive to food, they can be allergic, or they can be reactive in a different way. Sometimes, patients will be surprised by a result on a food antigen […]
Mitochondria: The Overlooked Link in the Gut-Brain Axis
Written by Dr Sarah Daglis | 2025 The gut-brain axis is well-established, but there’s more to this dynamic relationship than meets the eye. A vital yet often overlooked component of this axis is the mitochondria—organelles that extend their influence far beyond metabolism. Impaired mitochondria contribute to a range of health concerns and when it comes […]
Unlocking Respiratory Resilience Through Functional Medicine
Article written by Dr Michelle Clark Naturopathic Doctor Clinical Education Manager, FxMed Published 1 June 2025 People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Winter months challenge respiratory resilience, generally prompting us to rely on standard […]