How Statins, Metformin, Diuretics, and Beta Blockers Deplete Nutrients: The Hidden Cardiometabolic Cost

Statins, metformin, diuretics, and beta blockers can quietly deplete CoQ10, vitamin B12, magnesium, and key electrolytes—affecting mitochondrial energy production, glucose regulation, and cardiovascular resilience over time.

Cardiovascular Health, Functional medicine, Longevity, NutritionMartina SturmNovember 9, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicinestatins side effects, metformin B12 deficiency, diuretics electrolyte loss, beta blockers fatigue, medication induced nutrient depletion, CoQ10 depletion, mitochondrial dysfunction, insulin resistance physiology, cardiometabolic medications, metabolic resilience

Is Salt Bad for Blood Pressure? Why Salt Is Essential for Health and Why Quality Matters

Salt isn’t the enemy. Learn why sodium is essential for health, how low salt intake can cause problems, and why salt quality matters more than restriction.

How Does Type 2 Diabetes Develop? From Insulin Resistance to Beta Cell Failure

Type 2 diabetes develops gradually through insulin resistance and progressive beta cell dysfunction. Explore early warning signs, root causes, complications, and prevention strategies that support long-term metabolic health.

Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Functional medicine, Longevity, Nutrition, Weight loss, Metabolic HealthMartina SturmSeptember 13, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, prediabetes, hyperinsulinemia, blood sugar regulation, metabolic syndrome, visceral fat, beta cell dysfunction, diabetes prevention, metabolic health

Magnesium Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Testing, and the Best Forms for Effective Repletion

Magnesium deficiency can drive fatigue, anxiety, muscle cramps, heart rhythm changes, hormone imbalance, and blood sugar instability. Because serum testing often misses intracellular depletion, proper evaluation and form selection are essential for effective repletion.

The Hidden Risks of Root Canals: What to Know About Long-Term Health Considerations

Root canal procedures are widely used to treat dental infection, but questions remain about their long-term biological impact. This article explores the potential health risks of root canal–treated teeth, including chronic inflammation, systemic disease correlations, and biological dentistry alternatives.

Oral Health, Immune Health, Functional medicine, Cardiovascular HealthMartina SturmDecember 2, 2024Root Canal Risks, Biological Dentistry, Focal Infection Theory, Chronic Dental Infection, Oral-Systemic Connection, Root Canal Inflammation, Root Canal Alternatives

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause & Perimenopause

A functional medicine overview of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for perimenopause and menopause, including hormone physiology, safety considerations, delivery methods, and individualized care.

Cardiovascular Health, Functional medicine, Longevity, Women's Health, Weight loss, Hormones, Hormone HealthMartina SturmSeptember 16, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, BHRT menopause, perimenopause hormone therapy, menopause hormone treatment, functional medicine hormones

The Cholesterol Myth: Why Cholesterol Isn’t the Real Cause of Heart Disease

Cholesterol is often blamed for heart disease, yet cardiovascular risk is driven by inflammation, insulin resistance, lipoprotein particle behavior, and metabolic dysfunction rather than cholesterol levels alone.

Functional medicine, Cardiovascular HealthMartina SturmOctober 17, 2022Denver Sports and Holistic Medicinecholesterol myths, heart disease causes, cholesterol and heart disease, statins side effects, LDL particle size, ApoB cholesterol, lipoprotein(a), cardiovascular inflammation, insulin resistance heart disease, metabolic dysfunction heart disease, cholesterol testing, coronary artery calcium score, functional medicine cholesterol, endothelial dysfunction, cardiovascular risk factors

Metabolic Syndrome Symptoms, Causes & Natural Reversal: A Root-Cause Approach to Insulin Resistance

Metabolic syndrome reflects systemic metabolic dysfunction driven by insulin resistance and inflammation. Identify early warning signs and restore metabolic regulation naturally.

Functional medicine, Cardiovascular Health, Longevity, Metabolic HealthMartina SturmFebruary 8, 2022Denver Sports and Holistic Medicinemetabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, visceral fat, fatty liver disease, metabolic inflammation, blood sugar imbalance, cardiometabolic risk, metabolic dysfunction, metabolic flexibility

Poor Circulation in the Legs: Why It Happens and How Integrative Medicine Can Help

Poor circulation in the legs may present as heaviness, swelling, or discomfort long before vascular disease is detected. Understand the underlying causes and how functional medicine supports healthy blood flow regulation.

Cardiovascular Health, Functional medicine, InflammationMartina SturmApril 4, 2021Denver Sports and Holistic Medicinepoor circulation in the legs, leg heaviness and swelling, leg swelling causes, heavy legs after standing, poor blood flow in legs, why are my legs swollen, functional medicine for circulation, microcirculation dysfunction, endothelial dysfunction symptoms, autonomic nervous system blood flow, nitric oxide circulation support, lymphatic congestion legs, venous pooling symptoms, root cause of leg swelling