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12/18/2025

12/13/2025

In a large clinical study involving 1,062 participants, researchers evaluated the effects of daily nattokinase supplementation (10,800 FU/day) over a 12-month period on atherosclerosis and blood lipid levels. The study assessed carotid artery health using ultrasound measurements of carotid plaque size (CPS) and carotid intima–media thickness (CCA-IMT), two well-established markers of cardiovascular disease risk. After one year, 66.5% of participants showed a reduction in carotid plaque size, while 77.7% experienced a reduction in arterial wall thickness, indicating slowed or reversed progression of carotid atherosclerosis.

In addition to structural improvements in the arteries, nattokinase produced significant changes in blood lipids. Participants experienced average reductions of 15.9% in total cholesterol, 15.7% in triglycerides, and 18.1% in LDL cholesterol, along with a 15.8% increase in HDL cholesterol. These benefits were observed primarily at the higher dose of 10,800 FU/day, as lower doses (3,600 FU/day) were ineffective. The study reported no serious adverse effects, and outcomes were further enhanced in participants who exercised regularly or co-administered vitamin K2 or low-dose aspirin, highlighting the potential role of nattokinase as a supportive intervention for cardiovascular health.

PMCID: PMC9441630 PMID: 36072877

12/08/2025

Doc Grondin has posted on this many times. Just more confirmation.

Researchers reported in a 2013 case series (PMID: 24351023) that three patients with autoimmune hypothyroidism from Hashimoto’s disease experienced complete or near-complete resolution of chronic, debilitating fatigue after receiving high-dose thiamine (600 mg/day orally or equivalent parenteral dosing).

Fatigue was quantified using the Fatigue Severity Scale, and improvements occurred rapidly — within hours in two patients and within a few days in the third.

The authors proposed that the benefit was not due to thyroid hormone changes but to a functional thiamine deficiency at the cellular level, possibly driven by autoimmunity-related impairment of thiamine transport or enzymatic activity in energy-producing pathways.

They suggested that “mass-loading” thiamine may bypass this defect and restore normal mitochondrial function, leading to dramatic reductions in fatigue — but emphasized that this was based on only three uncontrolled cases and requires larger, controlled trials for confirmation.

12/05/2025

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD)

As winter settles in and sunlight fades, many people begin to feel the subtle (or not-so-subtle) effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Low mood, sluggishness, trouble waking, carb cravings, and emotional heaviness can quickly impact daily life—and this is the time of year when your clients need support the most.

Why IASIS Neurofeedback Is a Game-Changer for SAD Season

****Brings Light Back to the Brain

Even when the days feel dark, IASIS Neurofeedback helps the brain shift out of patterns that keep clients feeling stuck, heavy, or flat. Many report feeling brighter and more like themselves in just a handful of sessions.

****Boosts Energy, Motivation & Mental Clarity

Winter months often bring fatigue and “slow thinking”. IASIS Neurofeedback supports clearer cognition, smoother focus, and more balanced energy, helping people stay engaged in their lives, work, and relationships.

****Reduces Stress & Emotional Overload

SAD can often heighten anxiety, irritability, and emotional overwhelm. IASIS Neurofeedback helps calm the nervous system and promotes steadier emotional regulation.

****Supports Better Sleep & Healthier Winter Routines

Improved sleep leads to better mood, more consistent energy, and easier mornings, all leading to better daily management. IASIS Neurofeedback helps reset the brain’s natural rhythms, so clients feel more restored and grounded.

****Builds Long-Term Resilience
Consistent IASIS Neurofeedback sessions throughout the winter months can help reduce symptom intensity year after year, giving clients confidence and stability during a historically challenging season.

Call Dr. Bakko’s office to schedule your Neurofeedback Session today!

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11/28/2025

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11/26/2025

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11/23/2025

Cholesterol: Good

11/17/2025

11/13/2025

Not a bad place to start if you’re experiencing these issues…

11/09/2025

Atypical Depression

This type of depression is characterized by specific symptoms that differ from the more common “typical” presentation of depression. What I’m about to tell you is specific for atypical depression but even typical forms of depression are likely to respond favorably. What makes Atypical depression different is that people with this type of depression can see mood reactivity meaning good news leads to a temporary reduction in the depression.

These people sleep more than usual and have an increased appetite and the subsequent weight gain. They also have social impairment which means they struggle in social situations with feelings of rejection or misunderstanding etc. when no evidence warrants this feeling.

For these folks you need to try and fix their carbohydrate metabolism which is usually the cause and very difficult to treat… but it is possible. The first thing you need to do is to try and cut down or eliminate the cravings for sugar/carbs. You do this with high dose chromium supplementation. 3000 to 4000 mcg of chromium picolinate daily and you have to do this for one to two months. Usually two. Solaray makes a 1000mcg lozenge. Once you’ve got the cravings under control, switch to Cataplex GTF from Standard Process Labs at 2 per meal to maintain blood sugar levels and keep the cravings low or absent.

When you start taking the high dose chromium you also start taking Bio-3BG from Biotics Research at 3 tablets three times daily. It’s a lot but you need a lot to fix depression. I had a suicidal patient come into the practice years ago. She was sent in by a parent and she truly didn’t care if she was there or not. She was serious about checking out. I could tell by the look in her eyes. She was looking right through me the whole time I talked. I asked her to take the Bio-3BG at 2 per waking hour and to give me a chance to help her. I asked her to do this for one month. She did not reply…. but she did comply, and within a month she was feeling better and in another month she was good. She went back to college and started planning a future. I tell you this only to point out that in severe cases you need a lot of Bio-3BG.

If you or somebody you know is struggling, please try/share the information. It could help tremendously.

Yours in health
Dr. Grondin

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