Your Genes Could Be Driving Your Cholesterol – Here’s How:
Sometimes, high cholesterol isn’t about your food choices, exercise routine, or supplements. It’s about what you inherited. In our clinic, we often see individuals with perfect labs in every other category, but one stubborn marker, LDL cholesterol, remains elevated. If cholesterol levels stay high despite targeted lifestyle changes, it’s a sign we need to look […]
Is Saturated Fat Actually Bad for Your Cholesterol?- Functional Medicine Guide
For years, saturated fat has been blamed for high cholesterol and heart disease. But in functional medicine, we’ve learned: it’s not that simple. Some people eat butter, cheese, or red meat and have perfect cholesterol. But others with few servings have their LDL spikes. So what’s the difference? It comes down to how your body […]
Is Your Neck Black? Understanding Acanthosis Nigricans & Insulin Resistance
Have you looked in the mirror and noticed the skin on your neck looking darker, thicker, or almost velvety in texture? Perhaps you’ve tried scrubbing, exfoliating, or even using skin-lightening creams to remove it, only to find that nothing changes. This skin condition is more common than you think, and it has a name: acanthosis […]
Which Cooking Oil Is Best for Your Heart, Hormones & Metabolism? Functional Medicine Breakdown
You eat clean, watch your sugar, maybe even go organic, but what oil are you cooking with? Most people reach for the same bottle every day, thinking it’s a small detail. But the oil you use can increase inflammation, support your hormones, or disrupt your cholesterol profile. At Kairos Integrative Care, we take a root-cause […]
The Tests That Actually Matter for Cholesterol Risk
We’ve all heard it: “Your cholesterol looks fine.” But what if fine isn’t the whole story? At Kairos Integrative Care, we believe that how you feel and what your lab results show should align. And when they don’t, it’s time to dig deeper. Your standard cholesterol panel is just the beginning. What truly matters isn’t […]
A Functional Medicine Guide to Testing Your Metabolic Type & Carb Sensitivity
“ Eat for your metabolism.” It sounds simple, but most people don’t actually know what their metabolism needs. At Kairos Integrative Care, we see this every day. You might be eating clean, exercising, and following mainstream advice, and still feel off. Fatigue, stubborn belly weight, cravings, and mood swings can all point to one thing: […]
Stomach Flu in Kids: Symptoms, Natural Treatment & Integrative Home Remedies That Work
When your child suddenly comes down with vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue, it’s natural to panic. While stomach issues in children are often temporary, recurring or intense symptoms may need a more integrative approach to truly support healing and comfort. Stomach flu in kids is a viral infection that affects the digestive tract, leading to nausea, […]
Recurring UTIs in Women: Root Causes & Solutions with Integrative Care
Burning, urgency, discomfort, and just when you think it’s gone, it comes right back. For many women, urinary tract infections aren’t a one-time issue. They become a pattern that disrupts daily life, intimacy, sleep, and overall confidence. At Kairos Integrative Care, we often see women who’ve done “everything right”, taken antibiotics, followed hygiene tips, even […]
Why Do I Keep Getting Sick? A Root-Cause Approach with Integrative Care
If you’ve been wondering, “Why do I keep getting sick?” you’re not alone. Many people experience frequent colds, low-grade fevers, fatigue, sinus infections, or even gut issues and assume it’s just part of life. But frequent illness is not normal, and it’s often your body’s way of signaling an underlying imbalance that needs attention. At […]
How to Choose the Right Primary Care Provider That Accepts Your Insurance
Choosing the right primary care provider (PCP) is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. Your primary care doctor is your first point of contact for routine checkups, preventive care, managing chronic diseases, and coordinating any specialist care you might need. But with so many providers to choose from, how […]