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PURSER WELLNESSKey Probiotics ReviewsFrom the reading room

Life Extension® Florassist™ Throat Health Every once in a while I run across a product that just makes me go, “Why didn’t I think of that?” This is one of those products. With over 200 products in development or in manufacturing this year, we’re certainly always looking for more and better. This is certainly an innovative hot idea. Use this probiotic if you think you’re having a sore throat or feel an infection coming on. The good bacteria battles the bad and hopefully the good wins, crushing the competition in your throat! I love Life Extension products because they tend to use validated prod

PURSER WELLNESSTop 10 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Breast Cancer Today!From the reading room

Do you have family history of breast cancer, but are BRCA Negative? Here are some tips tricks that reduce risk: Take CoQ10 supplementation -- ubiquinol 200mg/day Take Vitamin D3 5,000 iu/day -- get level to 90-104 Take fish oil 2500 mg/day Lose weight! Exercise regularly 1-4-7 Stop smoking Increase your natural progesterone levels above 20 ng/ml -- take compounded RDT at night Take iodine supplement Stop BCPs or Depo-Provera -- use abstinence vs condom vs foam vs copper IUD Check your intracellular Zinc and Selenium levels. While you're at it, check your TSH, FT3, and FT4 levels to make sure t

PURSER WELLNESSLow Testosterone and Vitamin DeficienciesFrom the reading room

Men, want to know the #1 secret to good sex as we age? Nutrition consiting of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. This covers a lot of ground, but let’s shorten that distance. I see hundreds of men in my practice every year for Hypogonadism (medically low testosterone) with a serum total testosterone level below 400 ng/dl (very severe) creating severe fatigue. Hard to have sex, or even to consider performing, if you are exhausted! Assuming you have no trauma (pituitary, heart, testicles, or penis) and you are noticeably exhausted after sex, or too tired to get going, then it probably is your

PURSER WELLNESSTop 12 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Colon Cancer Today!From the reading room

Below are steps you can do right away that are under your control to prevent colon cancer: Have a free FOBT from state cancer society Have a colonoscopy performed Eat more fiber Eat less red meat Eat less barbecued red meat Eat your veggies Take CoQ10 supplementation Take Vitamin D3 5,000 iu/day Take fish oil 2500 mg/day Lose weight! Exercise regularly 1-4-7 Stop smoking Contact us at (801) 796-7667 or info@danpursermd.com for help. Check back often for the newest updates!

PURSER WELLNESSLife Extension® Neuro-Mag® (Magnesium L-Threonate) Product ReviewFrom the reading room

My patient population is aging and concerned about memory loss. They are in a constant state of wonder about how to prevent those issues, and I have recently found an answer. Magnesium L-Threonate. It crosses the blood brain barrier and improves memory in a natural way. Magnesium L-Threonate is available today for everyone, young and old, who wants to be sharp, clear, and focused. I was looking into research on magnesium and the brain, when I ran into the MIT study published in 2010 showing Magnesium L-Threonate is the only form of magnesium to cross the blood-brain barrier and show observable

PURSER WELLNESSTestosterone for Vaginal Dryness & Muscle Wasting in WomenFrom the reading room

Testosterone is an amazing hormone for women. In men, testosterone is produced mainly in the testes, and in women, it's produced in the ovaries (when working properly) with a small amount made in the adrenal glands. Testosterone is a hormone found commonly in men and less so in women. Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays an important role in the health of both men and women. In females, half of the testosterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. A healthy level of testosterone is also protective against bone disorders such as osteoporosis and HSDD (Hypoactive Sexual Desire Diso

PURSER WELLNESSThe Only Usable Form of Glutathione Is Reduced Glutathione (GSH)!From the reading room

This will be the first of many articles on glutathione, especially the reduced glutathione form known as GSH – the ideal glutathione or GSH product is reduced (GSH), stable, absorbable, efficacious, and patent-able. Glutathione is the body’s master antioxidant. Our bodies depend on GSH for the removal of toxins and GSH is at the heart of all immune functions. Glutathione is a tripeptide (L-glutamic acid, L-cysteine, and Glycine) that is known as the most prominent nonenzymatic antioxidant in the human body, and is a substrate of a regulatory system of enzymes involved in regulating glutathione

PURSER WELLNESSWhere Do I Get My Labs - Direct Labs Laboratory TestsFrom the reading room

I personally use Direct Labs to get my tests. Here is how the process works: 1. Order Tests Order online or call (800) 908-0000 to place your test order. 2. Go To Lab Patient Service Center locations are nearby your home or work. 3. Retrieve Results Most results are received within 24-48 hours and uploaded securely to your account. More Info on Direct Labs Laboratory Tests First time customers will create a MyDLS® account. You will be able to access this account with your username and password at any time to view your test orders, sign HIPAA release forms, print your requisition, and view or p

PURSER WELLNESSGMO vs non-GMOFrom the reading room

Some people become upset if they believe to be consuming GMO products. But what does GMO actually mean? GMO stands for “genetically modified organism ” which can also be said legally as a “living modified organism” or LMO. Usually this is not a problem, however, when it comes to digestion it can be a big issue for a lot of people. This can cause gut and digestion problems among other issues . 10 Reasons to Avoid GMO vs non-gmo 1. GMOs are unhealthy. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) urges doctors to prescribe non-GMO diets for all patients. They cite animal studies showing

PURSER WELLNESSGENOVA™ Neopterin Biopterin Urine Profile for MTHFRFrom the reading room

This test result is bad and could indicate an infection, especially viral. This is a great test for those with A1298C and especially who are Homozygous A1298C. Neopterin is bad while biopterin is good. If neopterin is repeatedly high, the BH4 is low. Neopterin is a sensitive marker of cellular mediated immunity. Reduced levels reflect cellular immunity weakening. Increased neopterin occur with infectious, inflammatory, immune system dysfunction or neoplastic disease evolution. Excessive neopterin negatively impacts the Nitric Oxide pathway in the body (e.g. excessive peroxynitrite formation an

Your lab may use its own range. Symptoms, medicines, and the types of white blood cells also matter.

Altitude, smoking, hydration, androgen therapy, and pregnancy may shift values.