by Dr. David Bilstrom | Aug 26, 2024 | ALAN, autoimmune disease, cortisol, insomnia, mitochondria, sunlight
In today’s world, artificial light is everywhere—bright screens, streetlights, and even the glow of an alarm clock. While these sources of light make life more convenient, they may also be having an unexpected and detrimental effect on your health. Research is...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Jul 8, 2024 | autoimmune disease prevention, cortisol, dietary lifestyle, exercise, immunity, Longevity, mitochondria, stress reduction
Mitochondrial function plays a crucial role in the immune system and reversing autoimmune disease. Mitochondria are not just the powerhouses of cells; they also regulate various cellular processes, including immune responses. In recent years, scientific research has...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Oct 15, 2023 | ADHD, autoimmune disease prevention, cancer prevention, cortisol, nature
Blog originally published September 9, 2018. Updated with more research articles October 15, 2023 Using Nature as medicine. How Nature improves human health and well-being. Nature is all around us. Yes, the amount of Nature may be shrinking rapidly, but so far Nature...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Mar 27, 2023 | cortisol, Nutraceutical Supplements, reduce cortisol, stress reduction
What are the Best Supplements to Reduce Cortisol? This blog post was inspired by a great question about cortisol, the stress hormone, and adrenal adaptogens vs. L-Theanine and which are the best supplements to reduce cortisol? Both have been used as supplements to...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Feb 19, 2023 | autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease prevention, cortisol, Fasting, Fasting mimicking diet
February is National Fasting Month and we are going to dive into the topic of fasting while keeping cortisol in mind. Cortisol is an extremely important (if not the most important) hormone and without healthy cortisol levels, reversing and preventing autoimmune...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Mar 1, 2022 | cortisol, DHEA, Nutraceutical Supplements, reduce cortisol, stress reduction, stress response
Which are the Right Supplements to Reduce Cortisol? Adrenal Adaptogens vs. Adrenal Extracts This blog post was inspired by a great question about cortisol, the stress hormone, and adrenal adaptogens vs. adrenal extracts. Both have been used as supplements to reduce...