Nature's Way Healthcare

06/01/2026

A big cause of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) is hyperhomocysteinemia; and this almost always comes from the MTHFR gene mutation.

There have been research studies done on this and published on the the NIH/PubMed.

So why is it that most providers don't test patients for this when they complain of IBD?!?! IT's an injustice for the patient. This is why it pays to come to a functional medicine provider Not only will I test you for it, but I will also treat you and bring it down to a normal level and give you important healthcare advice to follow for the rest of your life (since you will always have the gene mutation if you are positive for it).

Here's an excerpt from one of those published studies:

"hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) is well-established risk factor for various disease conditions including ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, cerebrovascular disease, and various vascular pathologies. It has been recognized that HHcy is a risk factor for both arterial and venous thrombosis including mesenteric ischemia and thrombosis (2, 8, 15, 35). Recent studies (10, 33) have explored the relation between HHcy and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) condition. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, IBD is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases in the United States, with healthcare cost averaging more than $1.7 billion. Globally, the prevalence of IBD has reached up to 396/100,000 persons (23) affecting the quality of life.

Interestingly, clinical studies (38) have reported that HHcy is more common in IBD patients compared with healthy controls and is associated with lower vitamin B12 levels. The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is a significant site of sulfur amino acid metabolism. The gastrointestinal tract accounts for ∼25% of whole body transmethylation and transsulfuration pathways and is a prominent site of net Hcy release (3, 36). Previous studies (7) have shown that exposure of Hcy to isolated human intestinal microvascular endothelial cells triggers surface expression of cell adhesion molecules (ICAM-1) and contributes to the accumulation of inflammatory infiltrate and also aggravates IBD condition. HHcy due to methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene polymorphism was reported as one of the risk factors of mesenteric venous thrombosis leading to infarction of the bowel (18). In addition, increased prevalence of MTHFR gene polymorphism has been reported in colorectal cancer and IBD patients (4, 34). As the enzyme MTHFR plays a critical role in the remethylation pathway of Hcy metabolism, polymorphism/mutation of MTHFR results in elevated levels of Hcy in the plasma, particularly in folate deficiency (43). Furthermore, IBD patients were found to have lower levels of folate and higher levels of Hcy in the circulation (20)."

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05/29/2026

Do you have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or heartburn?

Have you been prescribed a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) such as nexium, prilosec, protonix?

PPI's are NOT good for you!! They carry way too many risks. And besides that, it's not that you have too much stomach acid anyways (that's a whole other lecture for another day). I am seeing lots of patients who have infections in their gut d/t low stomach acid from taking PPIs.

This is an excellent product that will take the place of your PPIs (or even if you're not taking a PPI, but need some relief).

Feel free to use my link below for 10-15% off of your order.

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05/26/2026

Do you suffer with constipation? Did you know that constipation breaks down the inner lining of the bowels? It causes re-absorption of toxins and leads to many diseases/issues, such as autoimmune and even Parkinson's Disease?! If you suffer from constipation, come see us at Nature's Way Healthcare and we can help get you regular.

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05/20/2026

Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and your labs show a positive ANA?

Did you know that leaky gut (when the lining of the gut has broken down and the tight junctions have gapped) can cause those labs to be positive? It's very important to have your gut microbiome checked and fixed if there's a problem, as this could be driving your autoimmune issue.

Make your appointment today and have GI MAPPING done.

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05/19/2026

If you are interested in a really good electrolyte replacement without all the sugar (think something like sugary Gatorade), then this is exactly what you need. This has all high quality ingredients & can be purchased on Fullscript. You are welcome to use my link for a discount:

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05/14/2026

Ivermectin & Menbendazole are doing a great job helping fight cancer!




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05/11/2026

Are you a female in perimenopause or menopause and having thinning hair?

The first step is to have your basic labs drawn, to include an iron panel, zinc, B vitamins and vitamin D.

Next, let me tell you what happens as we age. For women, our estrogen levels fall, which causes a lot of issues for us, but the one we're going to focus on today is hair loss/thinning hair. When our estrogen levels are higher, it basically acts as a buffer, if you will, against the effects of DHT on the scalp hair follicles.

Testosterone is converted into the much more potent dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
The scalp does not just receive DHT from the bloodstream; it manufactures large quantities locally. The cells of the dermal papilla (the growth command center at the base of the hair follicle) contain exceptionally high concentrations of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase (5-AR). This enzyme converts circulating testosterone directly into DHT right at the hair root, creating a highly concentrated microenvironment of DHT unique to the scalp skin.

So for women whose estrogen level has dropped, replacing estrogen will help because it acts as a great buffer against DHT.

Other things that will help are:
-taking Quercetin daily (a potent plant bioflavonoid found in onions, apples, and berries—works right at the cellular level of the hair follicle as a 5 alpha reductase agent)
-using onion water/oil directly on the scalp
-Using Rosemary oil directly on the scalp
-Minoxidil on the scalp

If you're experiencing hair loss and you're a woman, come see me at Nature's Way Healthcare for a full check up and labs.
Phone: 912-552-1850

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05/06/2026

GI mapping is the best functional medicine tool I've ever seen.

This gets to the root cause of so many problems.





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04/28/2026

I really enjoyed presenting some holistic health information to the CrossFit community last evening.

Here's a recap in case you missed it

SERVICES that Nature's Way Healthcare offers:
-Primary functional & naturopathic medicine (though I do also prescribe pharmaceuticals when needed)
-Root cause healthcare
-Deep functional medicine labs
-GI mapping
-Coming in June will be hormone replacement therapy via Biote pellets

Medications that cause dementia, so stay away from them:
-Benadryl
-Omeprazole/Prilosec & other PPIs
-Benzodiazepines
-Tricyclic antidepressants
-Opiates

Biohack your health using supplements that should be incorporated into your daily routine (labs first though to measure)
-Methylated multivitamin with B12
-Omega 3 fatty acid (EPA, DHA)
-Baja Gold sea salt (small pinch in the morning followed by full glass of water)
-Perfect Aminos
-Methylated vitamin D3/K2

Keep your mind, body and soul healthy ❤️

04/26/2026

Have you been diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?
This is an autoimmune disease.

I'll bet when you got that diagnosis, your provider/doctor either put you on thyroid medication or said that you'll need it soon, but right now they'll "just watch your numbers". But did they every try to figure out WHY you have high TPO antibodies in the first place?

Did you know that gut dysbiosis and weak digestion are significant contributors of Hashimoto's? Here at Nature's Way Healthcare we offer the best functional medicine tool that I know of.....GI MAPPING! This test can (amongst other things) tell us how well you are digesting your foods.

Intestinal Permeability ("Leaky Gut"): Dysbiosis can weaken the tight junctions in your intestinal lining. This allows undigested food particles, toxins, and bacterial fragments to enter your bloodstream. Your immune system reacts to these "invaders" with systemic inflammation, which can eventually trigger an autoimmune attack on the thyroid.
Molecular Mimicry: Certain "bad" bacteria in the gut have proteins that look very similar to your thyroid's TPO and thyroglobulin proteins. When the immune system creates antibodies to fight these bacteria, it may accidentally start attacking your thyroid tissue as well.

So make your appointment today and do GI MAPPING to see if your gut is driving your Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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