BioLounge

With all of the chatter around cholesterol, it’s hard to know what to believe. Health influencers have diverse opinions about whether or not cholesterol can increase cardiovascular risk. However, when it comes to assessing risk, we encourage you to rely on evidence and avoid falling victim to “opinions”. Our cardiovascular expert, Dr. Dan Chong breaks down the science in his most recent article “Confused About Cholesterol”. But don’t stop there, complete the questionnaire at the bottom of this article to calculate your unique risk of stroke, heart attack and dementia.

Megan just dropped her most recent Clinical Insider newsletter with a fascinating case study exploring the connects between tooth decay, gum recession, nutritional status and overall health risks. Nutrition practitioners, don't miss another clinical insider, sign up today for Megan's monthly newsletter and dive into her most interesting cases and clinical pearls. Click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page to join the Clinical Insider today.

This month, we are thinking about how our skin reflects overall health and can present warning signs or clues that something is out-of-balance within. It's a fantastic "canary in the mine" if we know how to translate the signs. Symptoms such as premature aging, acne, psoriasis, eczema, dry or dull skin help us, as providers, understand the body better. Our recent blogs explore connections between microbiome, nutrition and skin. Check them out at https://lnkd.in/gf9qJmFY

I absolutely LOVED talking with Jill Brook on her podcast, POTScast, where she focuses on critical issues affecting patients suffering from POTS. We dive into my process and the current nutrition research around POTS and MCAS. Thanks Jill!

Megan Barnett, MS, CNS shares the testing essentials that have the biggest impact in her clinical practice. Learn what tests she can't live without and the patient presentations that lead her to consider each one. One of the key focuses of our functional nutrition practice is identifying underlying biochemical imbalances and critical physiological factors that are negatively affecting a client's health. Combining a comprehensive laboratory testing with an extensive health intake, allows us to sharpen our fix-what-you-find approach with clients. Understanding our clients unique inflammatory factors allows us to optimize their metabolic function, reverse symptoms and reduce disease risk. Looking to learn alongside us? Are you hopeful to earn CE or CNS hours in a thriving functional medicine practice? Our Winter programs begin January 29th. Visit learn.bioloungepdx.com to learn more or email us at [email protected] to schedule an exploratory call to see if it’s the type of program you are looking for.