UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS Arthritis has become a modern epidemic affecting 1 out of every 4 people in the U.S.* Arthritis strictly speaking means inflammation of the joints. Symptoms often include pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Left untreated it can lead to permanent joint damage. We hope to help you understand the difference between two of the [...]
We are learning that there are many ways that COVID-19 can cause chronic health issues. Learn about COVID long-haulers in this article.
Did you know the FDA regulates dietary supplements (often referred to as nutraceuticals) as food and not in the same way they regulate pharmaceuticals? Why is that an important point to make? Because you must rely on the supplement manufacturer to impose their own quality standards. Choosing high quality, professional pharmaceutical grade supplements is [...]
How to Prepare for a Successful Telehealth Visit After 10 weeks of Telehealth appointments, I want to share my observations and offer suggestions to make future appointments go more smoothly. Thank you to everyone for your patience during this transition. Switching from in-person appointments to Telehealth is an adjustment for all of us. We appreciate [...]
During this challenging time, we are happy to report some good news. The Care Group can now open the doors and welcome back our patients into our office. This last month, we were bombarded with concern and gratitude from our patients. Thank you to everyone who helped us make a graceful switch to Telehealth [...]
Throughout the last few weeks, we went from an on-the-go culture filled with work, appointments, errands, social activities, and fast meals to staying at home. During this drastic shift, one silver lining is that families are spending more time together. Why not spend it in the kitchen? Many of my patients voice that they feel [...]
I am asked almost daily what I think about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as what we are now seeing with this current outbreak. Although I’m not a viral expert, I can offer some [...]
Many of you may already know that I have a long-standing interest in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I wrote the first book ever for patients with this disorder in 1989 and 3 editions of a second book. The last one was published in 2001. Since then, I have created plenty of interesting and current information [...]
Dr. Guillory shares his opinion on why autoimmune diseases are on the rise. In this presentation, you will learn: - What is an autoimmune disease? - What is the economic impact of the current epidemic? - What is celiac? - What causes autoimmune diseases? - Does diet really matter? - How likely are you [...]
Dietary fat has been a controversial topic for many years. Most of us grew up avoiding saturated fats like eggs and red meat because we were taught they raise our cholesterol levels and cause heart disease. However, current research shows that healthy fats have many benefits. First, let’s understand the difference between a healthy fat [...]
Where to find the freshest food in Colorado Heading into the summer months is a great time to consider the benefits of eating local. We live in a time when most foods are available to us year-round. But does this benefit us? Let’s consider a few reasons why eating local is a great option for [...]
Summer often results in a shift from our normal routine - with kids out of school and vacations, it’s a challenge to maintain a healthy diet. Too many changes in our eating can result in a recurrence of old symptoms and/or just not feeling optimal. Whether you take a trip or go on an outing [...]
Digestion works like a giant food processor, using both mechanical and chemical means to break down the food you eat into nutrients suitable for your body to use. The digestive system consists of the alimentary canal and its related glands and organs. The alimentary canal is a hollow tube some twenty-seven feet long which goes [...]