Hashimoto’s Disease (autoimmune thyroiditis) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, occurring in 4-10% of the US population. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to become chronically inflamed, leading to malfunction. It is also the most common autoimmune disorder in adults. Those affected have an increased risk of […]
Painful arthritis of the hip and knee is a common cause of disability. Over 30 million Americans struggle with osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. 14 million people have knee arthritis, half of whom are under age 65. Symptomatic hip arthritis affects about 2.4% of the population. Despite these impressive numbers, the traditional treatment […]
In our practice, we have been providing FDA approved intravenous therapies for immunologic and autoimmune disorders since 1999 when Remicade (infliximab), one of the original “biologics” was approved for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Since then, numerous additional biologic agents and advanced therapies have been made available for chronic conditions including Systemic Lupus, Sjogren’s Syndrome, […]
Preventive strategies to achieve optimal health. Is it normal to age and develop disease? According to the Center for Disease Control ( CDC), chronic diseases affect approximately 150 million Americans. Do you realize that 6 in 10 US adults have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 suffer from at least two or more incurable and […]
Dr. David Lans was asked for his insight into the connection between arthritis and depression in a recent article on the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s arthritis-focused website, creakeyjoints.org. Read the full article here… As anyone with arthritis understands, it’s not just a “joints” condition — the pain affects your whole life, including your mental health. […]
In March of 2019, Dr. Lans presented a webinar on Peptide Therapy where he explained peptides, how they work in the body, and their potential benefits. Peptide therapy may help to improved sleep cycle, hormone production, brain function, and production of inflammatory mediators, Peptides can also be utilized and applied in the treatment of injuries, with […]
We often think of estrogen as “the female hormone” but that is not really true. Both men and women make estrogens and depend on them for many physiologic functions. Estrogen receptors are distributed widely throughout our bodies. They have a major impact on the reproductive organs but also influence the brain, immune, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and […]
Peptide therapy is a new and growing area of medicine which may have benefits including improved sleep, hormone production, and the treatment of injuries. Peptides also play a significant role in how your body responds to diet and exercise. If the body isn’t producing enough peptides or essential amino acids, it will not perform at an […]
1. Who will be performing the procedure? Look for a licensed and board-certified medical doctor to perform your stem cell procedure. Make sure that you are to receive living cells! Some clinics have been calling their treatments “stem cell therapy” when in fact, all they provide is PRP! While PRP is often an excellent regenerative medicine […]
If you experience fatigue, low energy, aches and pains, or just don’t feel yourself, you may be struggling with chronic inflammation, an ongoing activation of your immune system. Longstanding inflammation increases the risk for many chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, dementia, arthritis, and cancer. So, it is important to identify the problem and make […]
