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Do Biopsies Spread Cancer?
By Dr. Jonathan Psenka Quick Summary: Many people worry that a needle biopsy might cause cancer to spread, and research suggests that while this risk may exist, it appears to be relatively low. Biopsies remain essential because they provide critical information about a tumor, helping doctors diagnose cancer and choose the most effective treatments. Studies
Underlying Factors to Thyroid Health
by Dr. Andy Swanson Think of the thyroid as an accelerator for your body. Apply too much gas, and the system can become overstimulated, resulting in overactivity, or hyperthyroidism. Without enough acceleration, the system may stall, resulting in underactivity, or hypothyroidism. At the cellular level, thyroid hormone activates energy production and therefore influences the health
Supporting Your Body Through Viral Illness and Recovery
Recovery from a viral illness is not just about clearing the infection—it is about supporting the body as it restores energy, balance, and resilience By Natascha Marler, ND, LMT Most viral illnesses resolve within days, but the recovery process often continues much longer. Fatigue, reduced stamina, brain fog, and respiratory symptoms reflect that the body
Vagal Tone: Physiology and Evidence-Based Strategies for Enhancing Parasympathetic Regulation
By Natascha Marler, NMD, LMT The Essentials: The best part: vagal tone is trainable and responds to simple, consistent care. Understanding the Mechanism: The vagus nerve plays a central role in autonomic regulation, linking the brainstem with the heart, lungs, digestive tract, and immune system. “Vagal tone” refers to the level of baseline parasympathetic activity
