SSRIs Plus NSAIDs

A Potentially Lethal Combination By Chris D. Meletis, ND Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most widely used antidepressants in the world. Often, however, individuals taking SSRIs for depression also suffer from one or more painful conditions, such as arthritis, sports injuries, back problems, and headaches. To alleviate pain, a person on an SSRI…

Details

Fatigue

A Comprehensive Guide to Solving a Common Health Concern By Chris D. Meletis, ND Fatigue is one of the most frequent health concerns I hear about from my patients in clinical practice. Although many turn to energy drinks, which, when rich in nutrients, are a better alternative to coffee, in reality this is only a…

Details

Anti-Inflammatory Drink Mix

Controlling Inflammation in the GI Tract and Throughout the Body By Chris D. Meletis, ND Unchecked inflammation is one of the foremost causes of premature aging and countless devastating health conditions. The inflammatory process is associated with an overwhelming and crippling effect on the overburdened health care system of North America, including coronary artery disease,…

Details

Metabolic Syndrome

Novel Botanical Inhibits This Modern Day Threat to Heart Health By Chris D. Meletis, ND Metabolic syndrome is something individuals often read about but aren’t sure how it is applicable to their own lives. However, metabolic syndrome is a very real threat to anyone who succumbs to the pressures of job stress, the temptation of…

Details

Gastrointestinal Support

Proactive Steps to Strengthen GI Health By Chris D. Meletis, ND Often, we don’t pay attention to our intestinal health unless we develop an obvious gastrointestinal disease. Yet, the GI tract is the absolute barrier between the burdensome outside world that enters our bodies in the form of foods and contaminates (herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals…

Details

The Many Faces of Serotonin

Deficiency Linked to GI Disorders, Depression, Asthma and Fibromyalgia By Chris D. Meletis, ND Serotonin is a neurotransmitter often connected to mood. However, while serotonin deficiency is linked to depression, its role in a host of other conditions often goes unrecognized by the general public. Yet, serotonin deficiency is the common denominator in the etiology…

Details