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Inflammation - The Fire Inside Part 1

Inflammation the fire inside: Overview Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Inflammation refers to signs, symptoms, and cellular actions that occur in a complex response to infection, injury, trauma, overuse, toxins, or radiation exposure. Technically inflammation is a is a defense mechanism.[1]

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January 14, 2021

Optimal - The Podcast: Episode 5

Optimal - The Podcast: Episode 5: The HOMA2 Calculator in Clinical Practice - an Interview with Dr. Brad Rachman Dr. Dicken Weatherby This is a must-watch interview for anyone assessing and treating blood sugar dysregulation in their clinic. Dr. Brad Rachman of the Rachman Clinic shares his 10+ years of experience of using the HOMA2 calculator in his clinical practice. A must-have tool to uncover early stage Insulin Resistance and other dysfunctions of blood sugar regulation. This tool has been built into the ODX Software application.

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December 7, 2020

A Deeper Dive Into B12 - Part 4

How to correct B12 deficiency, choosing the right type of B12, dosage, food sources, etc. Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Is the current RDA enough? The RDA Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for vitamin B12 is 2.4 ug/day for non-pregnant, non-lactating adults.[1]

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December 2, 2020

A Deeper Dive Into B12 - Part 3

Biomarkers and how we can assess for B12 deficiency Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN A full clinical assessment of B12 status includes review of signs and symptoms as well as extended blood chemistry analysis. Assessment of B12 status can be complex because: [1]

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December 1, 2020

A Deeper Dive Into B12 - Part 2

The road to B12 deficiency and what happens when we get there… Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Elderly status, strict vegetarianism, and lack of intrinsic factor have been traditionally recognized as the main causes of B12 deficiency.[1]

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November 30, 2020

A Deeper Dive Into B12 - Part 1

Vitamin B12 Biochemistry and Physiology Dicken Weatherby, N.D. and Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Vitamin B12, a cobalt-containing compound known as cobalamin, is synthesized by bacteria yet essential to humans. The term cobalamin is a generic term for corrinoids (containing a corrin nucleus).[1]

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November 28, 2020

Optimal - The Podcast: Episode 4

Subscribe to Optimal on these popular channels Optimal - The Podcast: Episode 4: All About Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Dr. Dicken Weatherby & Beth Ellen DiLuglio, MS, RDN, LDN Vitamin B12 or cobalamin is an essential micronutrient required for proper red blood cell production, DNA formation, nerve function, and metabolism.

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November 24, 2020

QUICKI

In this bonus post in our ODX HOMA2 series we talk about QUICKI, another calculation that allows us to make an assessment of insulin resistance in our patients.

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November 9, 2020

HOMA2 - %IR

In part 4 of the ODX HOMA2 Series we conclude our exploration of the HOMA2 calculator by examining HOMA2-IR - a powerful way to gauge the degree of insulin resistance in our patients.

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November 8, 2020

HOMA2 - %B

In part 2 of the ODX HOMA2 Series we continue our exploration of the HOMA2 calculator by examining HOMA2-%B - an amazing way to gauge the beta cell output of insulin from the pancreas

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November 8, 2020

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