Conjugated Linoleic Acid, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Diabetes

Diabetes Disease San DiegoThe association between the development of Type 2 Diabetes and the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is well established in the literature. Treating NAFLD then becomes part of the overall diabetic care plan. One bioactive compound that positively affects NAFLD …

How To Take Your Thyroid Supplement Safely and Effectively to Optimize Treatment

Thyroid Treatment San DiegoThe first line of therapy for most cases of hypothyroidism is thyroid replacement in the form of thyroxin (the most abundant thyroid hormone) or also called T4 either in synthetic or natural form. Occasionally therapy may include triiodothyronine or T3, the active …

Does Having Diabetes Put You at Risk for Cognitive Decline?

Alzheimer’s Treatment San DiegoA recent study suggests that it is not the presence of diabetes that poses a risk for cognitive decline as much as it is living with uncontrolled or poorly managed diabetes that puts one at risk for a decline in cognition. High …

3 Hidden Forms of Diabetes Your Doctor Never Told You About

Diabetes Treatment San DiegoMost people have heard of type I and type II diabetes but what about the other 3 types? Pre-diabetes, Type 1.5 and Type 3 Diabetes are all common metabolic abnormalities, but little reference is made to them in the clinical setting. So, …

Brain Health Nutrition – The Top 5 Tips to Eat for Optimal Brain Health

Brain Health Nutrition Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline are multifactorial.  What we do know is that maintaining a healthy immune system, staying active and engaged, and eating a nutrient-dense diet are all protective against developing the devastating symptoms of cognitive decline. We also know that the …

Five Top Thyroid Supplements Should You Take Them or Not?

Hypothyroidism San DiegoThyroid supplements are generally taken by those who think they have sluggish thyroids, they are gaining weight for no reason or they have self-diagnosed themselves with hypothyroidism. The supplement market is eager to meet the needs of desperate consumers armed with only a …

Diabetes and the Magnesium Miracle

Best Diabetes Doctor San Diego – Dr. Jason Shumard, D.C. Low magnesium levels are commonly found in people with diabetes, but little attention is focused on it. Magnesium is an essential mineral necessary for the processing of glucose and glucose communication between cells. It’s status …

Therapeutic Applications of Citicoline in Alzheimer Disease

Best Alzheimer’s Doctor San Diego – Dr. Jason Shumard, D.C. Citicoline is a nucleotide found naturally in every cell in the body and increases a brain chemical called phosphatidylcholine. Citicoline was originally developed in Japan as a pharmaceutical to treat stroke and is used as …

What is Post-Partum Thyroiditis?

Best Thyroid Doctor San Diego – Dr. Jason Shumard, D.C. Post-partum thyroiditis (PPT) is a condition that affects 10-22%  of women and is often attributed to the “post-partum” blues. It is caused by an inflammation of the thyroid gland that happens shortly after birth of …

The Top 6 Immune System Hacks to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Best Alzheimer’s Doctor California – Dr. Jason Shumard, D.C. The cause of Alzheimer’s has evaded the medical world for decades, but new research suggests we may be on the path to uncovering the source of this devastating disease.  Over the last few years, evidence has …