The Miracle Mineral, Part One Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Iodine is a trace mineral that is necessary for various functions in the body. It is acquired from the diet, and intake is primarily from iodized table salt in the U.S. Yet, with the new heightened awareness about sodium…
The Surprising Cause Behind This Highly Destructive Process Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) For a long time, scientists have known that free radical damage is an important component of insulin resistance, one of the most important factors leading to diabetes and other diseases. Up until now, scientists have thought…
Understanding Immunity is Vitally Important to Overall Health Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) The immune system is best compared to a well-trained army that utilizes both defensive and offensive mechanisms. Immune system chemicals such as interferon, antibodies, cytokines, etc. represent the marching orders, bullets and other devices the body…
Hormonal Health The Uphill Battle of Modern Day Women Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Modern women face a lot of pressures that women decades ago never had to face. Dealing with working full time, job stress, carting the kids or grandkids off to various soccer games and other extracurricular…
A Guide to Stress Support, Weight Loss and Other Seasonal Challenges Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) The holiday season is one of the busiest times in clinical practice as a result of an increase in patients suffering from acute illnesses ranging from stress-related illness, colds, flus, bronchitis, pneumonia, anxiety…
Healthy Skin From Within Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Considered the largest human organ, the skin comprises 12-15 percent of our total body weight, has a surface area of 1-2 meters, and varies in thickness from 0.6 millimeters on the eyelids to 3 millimeters on the palms and soles.…
Winter Mood Imbalances Related to Vitamin D Levels Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) Autumn is in full swing and winter is around the corner. With these changes, vitamin D levels among the population on the North American continent north of the Mexico border drop. The fact is above the…
Weight Gain and Gut Health: The Surprising Link Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) There are many factors that can affect how easily people gain or lose weight. These include everything from balanced blood sugar to lack of exercise to sleep loss to toxins in the environment (as discussed in…
Four Keys to Successful Weight Management Healthy Aging (part 8 ) Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) In the January issue of the newsletter I began a series of articles addressing the most critical health concerns as we age and my recommended protocols. In this issue, I will discuss a…
Understanding the Impact of Holiday Meals Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556) When thinking about enhancing immune health, the gut usually isn’t the first part of the body that comes to mind. However, the largest mass of lymphoid tissue in the human body is in the intestine. This gut-based immune…