Melatonin as an adjunctive treatment in Cancer – Safe, Effective, and Inexpensive
Melatonin is FAR more than just a sleep aid. It has many scientific papers supporting its use as a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for solid tumors.
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Nasal Iodine for Anti-Viral Protection
Iodine has been used for decades as an effective anti-septic, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral.
I have taught for years to use iodine in a nebulizer for defense against respiratory infections.
Now it is available in a nasal spray that can be taken with you wherever you go.
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
SIBO Treatment – Is Rifaximin worth the investment? Are their less expensive, more effective options
Rifaximin is the number one recommended medication for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It costs about $2,000 for a 10 day course, and like any treatment, is not guaranteed to work.
Is there a metric available that helps you understand the odds of the medication working for you?
Yes, there is. The metric is Number Needed to Treat (NNT).
What is the NNT for Rifaximin?
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Sucrase Deficiency in Adulthood – Is it a functional disorder and is there a natural solution?
Sucrase deficiency is a deficiency in a digestive enzyme that breaks down the sugar sucrose.
If you have a sucrase deficiency and consume sucrose, you may have symptoms such as abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and/or watery diarrhea.
Sucrase deficiency can be congenital (genetic, you are born with it), or it can be functional (developed, later in life due to other health issues).
This video explains how to recover from a functional sucrase deficiency.
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Social media vacations as a treatment for depression and anxiety
Does social media impact mental health? Could all your swiping be promoting depression or anxiety for you?
What does the research say about the health impacts of overuse of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok?
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression, SIBO, Constipation, and Gut-Brain axis – non-invasive tVNS
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) is a safe and non-invasive treatment for depression that is not helped by medication.
Vagus nerve stimulation also has utility in small intestine bacterial overgrowth, constipation, autism, stroke, and chronic pain.
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Resveratrol in Cancer and Autoimmune Disease
Resveratrol has been shown in the scientific literature to be a powerful adjunctive treatment for cancer patients. How can it help a cancer patient and why?
Resveratrol also has many studies supporting it’s ability to inhibit immune mechanisms that promote autoimmune disease. Could it help you?
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John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
ALS and Functional Medicine – Can you be helped?
ALS is a disease of the nervous system that has no known cure.
Does that mean there is no way to preserve quality of life?
What strategies are available to slow progression of the disease?
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Collateral benefits of Functional Medicine for your spouse.
Many times in my practice I’ve been working with a patient and their spouse decides to join them on their journey to optimal health. The spouse does not have an individualized and specific treatment plan from me, but they implement only the nutritional recommendations I’ve give my patient. In so doing, they often lose weight and get healthier.
Here is one example…
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Statin drug efficacy update – does lowering cholesterol lower death from heart attack and stroke?
Statin drugs are the best selling drug class of all time. But is their widespread use warranted?
Do statin drugs work? Do they reduce risk of death from heart attack and stroke?
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.