Nutrient Support to Minimize the Allergic Cascade*

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Chris D. Meletis, N.D. The symptoms that are associated with an allergic response serve an important and significant role—to flush out irritants that challenge the body’s well-being. However, when the allergic cascade gains too much momentum, the surge of histamine, leukotrienes, and other biochemical mediators can trigger an overwhelming avalanche of symptoms. Currently, the trend in the United States is towards increased reactivity and there is a significant…

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Basic Nutrient Support for Proper Immune Function*

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Chris D. Meletis, N.D. An ever increasing number of patients are presenting to primary care practitioners with immune dysfunctions and various common infections. Of course, the challenge for a practitioner who is faced with such a patient is to intervene acutely while addressing the underlying cause of the illness to prevent a chronic pattern from developing. Proper nutrition is truly the best approach to preventing…

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Gastrointestinal Integrity and Good Health Key Nutrients for Maintaining the Balance of Life*

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Chris D. Meletis, N.D. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the boundary between the external and the internal world. The GI tract’s function is to allow enough of the external world to be absorbed to allow life to be sustained but not so much that homeostasis is disturbed, leading to disease and possible death. The absorptive process of the intestines takes place primarily as…

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