Research Articles
Hypothyroidism: Brain-Immune Backtalk
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
Current peer-reviewed research is confirming what thousands, possibly millions, of people have suspected about their thyroid condition: It's not just in my head!
Functional Medicine: A Health-Care Future Worth Fighting For
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
Though America's health care has become a political battlefield, we the people can be grateful for, among other advantages, our top-notch acute hospital care and our unparalleled ability to guide an injured citizen through a medical crisis. Chronic disease, however, is where we fail miserable so much so, that we're currently ranked 37th of industrialized nations, yet we spend two times more than the second highest-spending nation.
Is Your Forehead Related to Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
”The craniofacial morphology of patients with celiac disease reveals an altered pattern of craniofacial growth,“ claims an article titled ”Large Forehead: A Novel Sign of Undiagnosed Celiac Disease,“ in a 2005 issue of Digestive and Liver Disease.
Cholesterol: A Love Story
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
Do you cringe when asked about your cholesterol? The word alone strikes fear of atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke. All the studies, the diets, the doctors' orders seem geared toward lowering cholesterol, eliminating the "bad" kind, and consuming low-fat, cholesterol-free foods. Interestingly, there is little scientific evidence showing that cholesterol is a cause of atherosclerosis, heart disease, or stroke. Rather, current research indicates that cholesterol actually protects against these diseases and many others.
Thyroid Sign Language
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
“Cold hands, warm heart”—a sweet old adage that may say more about the thyroid than the personality. Anxiety, depression, fatigue, digestive troubles, constipation, insomnia, heart palpitations, itchy dry skin, brittle thinning hair, difficulty with weight gain or loss, morning headaches, cold hands and feet—the signs of a poorly functioning thyroid are so diverse they can easily be associated with such life factors as a busy family, a stressful job, weather changes, or a poor mattress.
Mercury & Your Thyroid: How Many Fillings Do You Have?
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
Most of us understand that Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause serious health concerns. Besides an old broken thermometer or vaccination, what is the most common way we are exposed to harmful levels of mercury? The answer is to look at your teeth!
Nutritional Repercussions of Celiac Disease
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
I had the pleasure to present "Nutritional Repercussions of Celiac Disease" to the Boulder County Celiac Association this past August. Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance are very important to me, as I was diagnosed gluten intolerant during a stressful period in Chiropractic College and my grandfather suffered from Parkinson's disease brought on as a complication from Celiac Disease. Although gluten is becoming a household word, many people including doctors are not aware of the complexity and seriousness of being gluten intolerant or Celiac. It is my hope that you will gain insight into your condition and be empowered to make changes that will improve your quality of life.
Inflammation Strategies
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
Most everyone has experienced some form of pain in his life, whether falling off a bicycle, lifting a heavy box, a stress headache, or due to a car accident. All of these different injuries stem from the same response in the body – inflammation.
Perfect Training = Perfect Performance
By Dr. Ian Hollaman
Is it true that training leads to better performance and fewer injuries? Vince Lombardi said, - perfect practice makes perfect -, not practice makes perfect. Vince was correct in that proper training far outweighs any quantity of training. So, what is proper training? Proper training focuses on balancing structural, nutritional and emotional health.
