Michael Stanclift, ND
Fight Cold, Flu with our Full Immune Defense IV

Last year’s flu season was a tough one, and this formula helped many of our patients get out of the woods!

Fight Cold, Flu with our Full Immune Defense IV
Digestion, Lab Testing
Michael Stanclift, ND
Understanding Digestive Lab Testing

If you suffer from diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea or heartburn you know how much these symptoms can disrupt your life. What you may not know is that understanding the causes of these symptoms is important. There are many over-the-counter medications and home remedies for digestive symptoms, but simply covering them up isn’t a great long-term strategy. The symptoms may not improve on their own, or worse, masking them could delay diagnosing a more serious cause.

Understanding Digestive Lab Testing
Michael Stanclift, ND
Seniors Who Take B-Vitamins Reduce Risk for ...

Many of my senior patients will get a prescription for a daily B-complex vitamin. Why? So many people are functionally low and taking these vitamins every day can change your life. Your body uses B-vitamins for hundreds of different processes, it’s really no wonder they can improve multiple symptoms and medical conditions.

Seniors Who Take B-Vitamins Reduce Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke, and Dementia
Michael Stanclift, ND
Fatigue and Shortness of Breath in an Athlete ...

Athletes are used to performing at their best, so when they see their performance drop they start looking for causes. Christine* noticed she was unable to complete her normal exercise routine due to shortness of breath, and she went to her doctor to figure out why. Her doctor checked her heart and lungs - strong as ever - and then ran some routine blood tests.

Fatigue and Shortness of Breath in an Athlete Caused by Low Iron.
Prevention, Sleep Hygiene, Cardiovascular Health
Michael Stanclift, ND
Sleep Prevents Heart Attacks and Cancer - ...

For years I prioritized getting enough sleep. Then a few months ago, I became a parent. Now I’m intimately more familiar with sleep deprivation, and the immediate effects: I’m having difficulty finding words, my conversational skills are plummeting, and my concentration isn’t what it was before. I wanted to know how much it was impacting my long-term health, so I looked into it, and sleep is even more important than I imagined.

Sleep Prevents Heart Attacks and Cancer - Really.

Mindbody Connection

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Focus During Rush Hour in Amsterdam

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Focus During Rush Hour in Amsterdam

Rush hour in the heart of Amsterdam is hectic. The narrow cobbled streets are flooded with locals riding their bikes. People on foot gently work past each other on the sidewalk, using caution not to step into the bike lane. Occasionally a bicycle bell rings to remind everyone of this.

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How Genes Can Influence Our Mood

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Susan had been prescribed an antidepressant, and it helped with her depression a little, but she was still constantly anxious and had difficulty concentrating. Everything seemed "life or death," her performance at work was declining, and she was afraid she would lose her job if things didn't change soon.

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Is Positive Thinking Undermining Our Health?

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When it comes to dealing with "our issues" (unpleasant emotions, events, or thoughts) many of us believe we should just sweep that under the rug and remain positive. "Keep calm and carry on," right? Unfortunately, this kind of attitude can have terrible consequences on our health.

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Our Symptoms Are There to Teach Us

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She noticed her pain would completely go away when she was working on changing the direction of her life, but if her boss asked her to take on more responsibility and she agreed, the pain would return.