Posts in Longevity
Fasting for Women: How to Use Intermittent Fasting Without Disrupting Hormones

Fasting offers powerful metabolic and longevity benefits for women — when done correctly. Learn how to align fasting with your hormonal cycle to support energy, fertility, hormone balance, and long-term health without triggering stress or hormone disruption.

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When Heart & Metabolism Meds Backfire: How Statins, Diuretics & Diabetes Drugs Drain Vital Nutrients

Many heart and diabetes medications are widely prescribed, but few patients are told how they deplete essential nutrients that fuel your energy, metabolism, and heart function. Learn how to restore what’s lost and rebalance your health naturally.

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Ketosis: What It Is, the Science Behind It, and When It Works Best

Ketosis and fasting can boost energy, balance hormones, and even support cancer prevention when applied safely. Learn how cortisol can raise blood sugar on keto, why MCT oil and Keto-Mojo tracking improve results, and how functional medicine helps personalize ketosis for lasting metabolic flexibility and whole-body health.

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Why Salt Is Essential for Health — And Why Quality Matters More Than Quantity

Learn the truth about salt and blood pressure. Discover why low-sodium diets can harm your health and how to choose clean, mineral-rich salts free of toxins.

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How Diabetes Develops: Causes, Symptoms, and Lifestyle Triggers You Should Know

Diabetes doesn’t develop overnight—it’s the result of years of hidden metabolic dysfunction. In this blog, we explore how diabetes develops, what causes insulin resistance, and the lifestyle habits that silently raise your risk. Learn the early warning signs, associated diseases, and how to prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes with a functional medicine approach.

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Magnesium: The Master Mineral Your Body Is Missing

Magnesium is a “master mineral” involved in over 300 biochemical reactions that fuel your body’s energy, calm your nervous system, balance hormones, and support detox. Yet up to 75% of Americans are deficient, leading to fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, and chronic health issues that are often overlooked.

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The Hidden Dangers of EMFs and Blue Light: How to Protect Your Mitochondria and Reclaim Your Health

Most people don’t realize that constant exposure to EMFs and artificial blue light is sabotaging their sleep, energy, and hormones. In this blog, we break down the science behind how your environment affects your mitochondria—and offer practical, functional medicine strategies to help you thrive in today’s tech-driven world.

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Shilajit: The Ancient Adaptogen for Energy, Vitality & Detoxification

Shilajit is a powerful mineral-rich adaptogen that supports energy, detoxification, hormone balance, and brain health. Learn how Black Lotus Shilajit stands out for purity and potency—and how we use it in functional protocols at Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine.

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How Metabolic Health Shapes Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Your metabolic health plays a powerful role in cancer prevention and recovery. From blood sugar balance to mitochondrial support, this blog explores how metabolic strategies like fasting, ketosis, and functional medicine protocols can help starve cancer cells, strengthen immunity, and support healing at the root level.

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The Crisis in American Medicine: Why Treating Symptoms Isn't Enough

Why is America the sickest developed nation despite spending the most on healthcare? Our system excels at crisis intervention—but fails to address the root causes of chronic disease. This blog explores how profit-driven “sickcare” replaced natural healing traditions, the history behind it, and how functional, holistic, and lifestyle medicine offer a better path forward.

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The Power of Nasal Breathing: How It Improves Oral & Overall Health

Learn how nasal breathing enhances nitric oxide production, improves oral health, and prevents dry mouth, gum disease, and structural changes.

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How to Avoid Hidden Toxins in Food: Source Clean Ingredients, Shop Smarter, and Eat Safer (Part 6)

Hidden toxins don’t just come from ingredients—they come from how and where food is sourced, processed, packaged, and prepared. In Part 6 of this series, you’ll learn practical, real-world strategies for shopping cleaner, choosing safer food sources, filtering water, and reducing toxic exposure through daily habits—without overwhelm or perfectionism.

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Is Your Drinking Water Safe? The Truth About Hidden Contaminants (Part 5)

Is your drinking water truly safe? From PFAS and heavy metals to pharmaceuticals and fluoride, modern water supplies may contain hidden contaminants that impact hormones, gut health, immunity, and long-term health. Learn what’s in your water and how to protect yourself.

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The Hidden Dangers of CAFO-Raised Meat & Emerging Food Alternatives (Part 3)

CAFO-raised meat, lab-grown food technologies, and insect-derived ingredients are increasingly common—but rarely transparent. Part 3 of this food toxin series explores how industrial meat production and emerging food alternatives may impact hormones, gut health, immunity, and long-term metabolic resilience.

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The Dark Side of Food Processing & Engineering: GMOs, Glyphosate, and Engineered Foods (Part 2)

GMOs, glyphosate, and modern food processing expose us to hidden toxins long before food reaches the label. Learn where they hide and how to reduce exposure.

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Hidden Toxins in Food Labels: How to Identify Harmful Ingredients (Part 1)

Food labels are often misleading, hiding toxic additives behind unfamiliar or deceptive names. In Part 1 of this six-part series, learn how to identify hidden toxins in processed foods—including artificial sweeteners, seed oils, preservatives, and GRAS-approved chemicals—and make safer, more informed choices for long-term health.

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Seed Oils and Colon Cancer: Understanding the Risks and Prevention

Emerging research links seed oils to inflammation and increased colon cancer risk. With rising colorectal cancer rates, it’s essential to understand their impact and explore healthier alternatives.

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How Alcohol Disrupts Sleep: A Functional Medicine Approach to Restorative Rest

Discover how alcohol disrupts your sleep cycles, reduces REM sleep, and increases the risk of insomnia. Learn functional medicine strategies to improve sleep quality, restore balance, and wake up feeling refreshed. Get expert tips on nutrition, detox support, and lifestyle changes for better rest.

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Why You’re Not Seeing Results from Your Supplements: Bioavailability Explained

Taking supplements without results is often an absorption issue—not a dosage problem. This guide explains bioavailability, nutrient forms, digestion, and delivery methods so your supplements actually work.

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Why High-Quality Supplements Matter: Avoid Hidden Risks and Maximize Health Benefits

Low-quality supplements can expose you to hidden contaminants, misleading labels, and even undeclared drugs. This in-depth guide explains how supplement quality breaks down, the real risks consumers face, and how to choose safe, clinical-grade products that actually support long-term health.

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