Functional Medicine Colorado

10/13/2023

I heard a snippet of a social media influencer discussing how chiropractic was quackery, not effective, and not evidence based. This is the opposite of the truth. Doctors of Chiropractic are highly educated experts in their field. Attached are a few evidence based comparisons of outcomes when a patient visits an MD vs DC. Source: sources and credits listed on image.

12/08/2022

Natural medicine has the power to stimulate your body and mind to perform at its best.

Although all results are dependent on individual response to treatment, most patients notice results after about 3-6 months of following Dr. Miller’s evidence based and individualized natural approaches to your health issues.

The $99 special includes a comprehensive review of your current health, advanced lab test recommendations and analysis, a comprehensive lifestyle and supplement plan based on your health review and lab analysis, and unlimited email questions for Dr. Miller. All of this will be done via email from the comfort of your home.

There is additional cost for the lab tests and supplements.

10/12/2022

As you get older it becomes more and more important to have a true gauge of your health if you wish to continue the activities and performance you have had in your younger years.

09/30/2022

Supplements are the most beneficial when they are tailored to your individual needs, verified for potency and quality, and dosed appropriately. Contact me to discover what your needs are.

07/12/2022

Erectile dysfunction can be an early sign of endothelial dysfunction, which greatly increases risk for cardiovascular diseases.

With some simple lab tests we may be able to naturally assess and address your ED (endothelial dysfunction) and help with your ED (erectile dysfunction). Contact Dr. Miller at www.functionalmedicineco.com

06/04/2022

There is a lot advice online about what is good for your health. I have had so many patients consult with me that are worse off after trying some extreme diet or exercise routine they were recommended online. You need functional lab tests, dna analysis, and a deep dive into your health history to have a solid long term health plan that will help you thrive. Make sure you are getting advice from an expert that follows evidence based treatments tailored to your individual needs.

Most chronic health diseases stem from sub-optimal cellular function, or "wear and tear". Consider a holistic approach to your condition at Functional Medicine Colorado.

05/13/2022

NAC for Seasonal Allergies:
Clincally, N-acetylcysteine (a.ka. NAC) has been useful for a number of purposes. NAC helps replenish glutathione, one of the bodies most vital antioxidants. The ability to raise glutathione levels makes it useful for many important areas of function such as liver, kidney, cardiovascular, brain, endocrine, & reproductive health (1).

I have found NAC to be very useful in patients suffering from seasonal allergies. 500-1000 mg per day of NAC has helped patients reduce their seasonal allergy symptoms without having to rely on oral and nasal medications that can be harmful when taken regularly. In fact there have been some animal and human in-virto studies that have shown NAC to be helpful in down-regulating or reducing allergy related inflammation (2,3).

If you are suffer from seasonal allergies, NAC may be a good ally in your battle against seasonal allergies, while also being beneficial for your overall health. Of course, always consult a qualified health professional before changing or modifying your treatments.

Sources:
1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/nac-benefits...
2) Martinez-Losa M, Cortijo J, Juan G, O'Connor JE, Sanz MJ, Santangelo F, Morcillo EJ. Inhibitory effects of N-acetylcysteine on the functional responses of human eosinophils in vitro. Clin Exp Allergy. 2007 May;37(5):714-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02694.x. PMID: 17456219.
3) Guibas GV, Spandou E, Meditskou S, Vyzantiadis TA, Priftis KN, Anogianakis G. N-acetylcysteine exerts therapeutic action in a rat model of allergic rhinitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2013 Jul;3(7):543-9. doi: 10.1002/alr.21145. Epub 2013 Jan 10. PMID: 23307410.

With over a decade of experience, I practice functional telemedicine to help people reduce their ris

04/21/2022

Annual cost of the cholesterol lowering medications called PCSK9-inhibitors: $5,850

Annual cost of the the natural cholesterol lowering supplement Berberine*: $288

For patients with high cholesterol. It is worth assessing their CVD risk to determine if diet and a supplement or supplement/drug combo might be the right choice to help lower their cholesterol. In many of these cases Berberine can be the silver bullet for high cholesterol.

*The reason is Berberine lowers cholesterol in a similar manner that PCSK-9 inhibiting drugs do. By decreasing transcription of the PSCK-9 gene which allows the liver to re-absorb LDL-C and lower blood LDC-C levels.

*Source: Cameron J, Ranheim T, Kulseth MA, Leren TP, Berge KE. Berberine decreases PCSK9 expression in HepG2 cells. Atherosclerosis. 2008 Dec;201(2):266-73. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2008.02.004. Epub 2008 Feb 15. PMID: 18355829.

Picture source: Cardiosound

04/07/2022

When consulting with patients, magnesium is one of the most common supplements I have patients take to start feeling better, improve physiologic function, and lower their risk for many chronic diseases.

This diagram represents how proper magnesium levels can drastically improve cardiovascular function by increasing nitric oxide (dilates blood vessels), reducing platelet aggregation (reduces risk of clots), reducing vascular resistance (lowers blood pressure and risk of stroke and heart attack) and decreasing inflammation (prevents vascular damage and risk for stroke and heart attack). For Headache sufferers these vascular benefits can translate into less frequent and severe headaches.

Low levels of magnesium have been associated with a number of chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease (e.g., stroke), migraine headaches, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).*

*Gröber U, Schmidt J, Kisters K. Magnesium in Prevention and Therapy. Nutrients. 2015 Sep 23;7(9):8199-226. doi: 10.3390/nu7095388. PMID: 26404370; PMCID: PMC4586582.

04/04/2022

Regular lab tests at your annual physical will typically not give a full picture of your cardiovascular health. A comprehensive cardio-health lab assessment can help you assess and address your risk factors.

04/02/2022

Zinc-Carnosine could help your Gastritis.

Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining that can cause stomach pain, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.

According to a randomized, multi-center, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial: Zinc-Carnosine appears to have a great benefit for healing the stomach lining from inflammatory damage. 1

1) Miyoshi A, Namiki A, Asagi S. Clinical evaluation of Z-103 on gastric ulcers: a multicenter double blind comparative study with cetraxate hydrochloride. Jpn Pharm Ther. 1992;20(1):199-223.

03/31/2022

A short video explaining the benefits of our 3X4 Blueprint test to customers

03/30/2022

Why is chronic disease prevention so important?

A Functional Medicine consultation can look "upstream" to identify some of the root causes of your conditions.

Infographic credited to the Institute for Functional Medicine.

03/21/2022

03/18/2022

Genetic testing and consultation can give provide you with a unique exercise, sleep, diet, and supplement plan catered to your genes. Visit www.functionalmedicineco.com to learn more.

03/10/2022

Learn more about how genetic testing can help you become healthier and resist chronic disease.

A short video explaining the benefits of our 3X4 Blueprint test to customers

03/08/2022

Receive personalized health recommendations based on your DNA with a genetic test and consult from Dr. Miller

01/29/2022

Why SPMs or Specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators should be part of your medicine cabinet?

-Specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs) actively resolve inflammation.
-Some SPMs show long-lasting analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
-SPMs block peripheral and central sensitization to reduce pain.

You can order SPMs through my online dispensary at: https://wellevate.me/sean-miller

Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661819320158