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Functional Medicine Approach to Brain Fog
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Conquer Allergies with Cutler Integrative Medicine in Bingham Farms
Several different types of allergies currently affect 1 in 5 Americans. An allergy starts when your immune system reacts to a substance that may not be harmful but is recognized as a foreign allergen. An allergen can include pollen, mold, animal dander, certain foods, chemicals, toxicants, and skin irritants.
Bingham Farms has a rhythm of its own, and it's always humbling to witness how individuals here choose to prioritize their well-being. This work allows me to be a small part of those deeply transformative journeys.
- Dr. Doug Cutler, Founder at Cutler Integrative Medicine
The Three Categories of Diabetes
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Understanding Type I Diabetes:
In Type I Diabetes, the production and secretion of insulin by the pancreas are absent or dramatically low. The disease usually develops during childhood or adolescence and is also referred to as Juvenile or Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. The cause is thought to involve genetic and environmental factors that trigger an autoimmune reaction where the body attacks its own pancreatic cells. Management of Type I Diabetes includes manually injecting insulin and monitoring blood glucose levels daily.
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Type II Diabetes:
In Type II Diabetes, insulin is still being produced but glucose and the insulin to transport it cannot enter the cell efficiently. About 90% of all diabetic patients are Type II diabetics. The disease is often referred to as Adult-Onset or Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes. Previously, it was far more common to diagnose obese adults and elderly with the disease. However, with the obesity rate becoming increasingly prevalent in children, so is Type II Diabetes. Most of the factors that contribute to Type II Diabetes are controllable. These factors include a poor diet high in refined carbohydrates and low in fiber, lack of exercise, nutritional deficiencies, and being overweight.
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Gestational Diabetes:
Gestational Diabetes occurs in women who experience high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. This type of diabetes may be controlled with lifestyle changes such as a healthier diet and exercise. Maintaining a proper weight and remaining physically active throughout pregnancy will help prevent the development of Gestational Diabetes.
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What Types of Allergies Are There?
The immune system will produce antibodies against that particular allergen. When the body detects the allergen again, the antibodies release histamine, causing allergy-type symptoms. The response may inflame your sinuses, skin, airway, or digestive system. Once you develop an allergy, you are more likely to develop another one.
What Types of Hormones are There?
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Airbone:
- Allergies: Pollen, animal dander, mold, and dust mites
- Certain Foods: Peanuts, soy, wheat, tree nuts, eggs, fish, milk, and shellfish.
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Insect:
- Insect Sting: Wasp and bee stings
- Latex or Other Substances That Contact Skin: These allergens produce skin reactions if touched
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Medication:
- Penicillin or penicillin-based antibiotics
What Our Patients Say About Their Healing Journey
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