Per the CDC, (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), some children with a mitochondrial disease may also have an autism spectrum disorder and may have some of the symptoms and signs of autism. However, other children with a mitochondrial disease may not have any signs or symptoms rela …Read More

Constipation is the passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish.

Many people think they are constipated …Read More

Some 7 million Americans suffer from coronary heart disease (CHD), the most common form of heart disease. This type of heart disease is caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries that feed the heart.

CHD is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. Each year, more than 5 …Read More

Do you know someone who has unexplained, severe episodes of vomiting?

Is the person well between episodes? < …Read More

Research over the past two decades has shown that depression and heart disease are common companions and, what is worse, each can lead to the other. It appears now that depression is an important risk factor for heart disease along with high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure. A study conducted in Baltimore, MD found …Read More

Once I reached a certain age, I found that as Fall turned to Winter, the skin around my nails (thumbs especially), would start to dry out and actual cracks or fissures would form in a direct and painful line from both sides of the nail. The longer the “crac …Read More

Who gets constipated?

According to the 1996 National Health Interview Survey, about 3 million people in the United States have frequent constipation. Those reporting constipation most often are women and adults age 65 and over. Pregnant women may have constipation, and it is a common prob …Read More

Highest approved dose of cholesterol-lowering
medication could cause harm to muscles

In March, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned patients and healthcare providers about the potential fo …Read More

We urge you to discuss the value of a glaucoma check with your health care professional.

Glaucoma is the second most common cause of legal blindness in the United States and the leading cause for African-Americans. Some 80,000 Americans have been left legally blind from glaucoma.

Over …Read More

We recently received an email from a customer that led us to ask; Is Mitochondrial Impairment the cause of many of the symptom …Read More