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When Crying May Be Coming from the Belly If you’ve had a baby with colic, you know the feeling. The crying that seems to come out of nowhere. The arching back. The tight little belly. Pulling the legs up. The gas. The sleepless nights. Parents often hear: “They’ll grow out
Same labs. Different meaning. Heart disease is still the number one cause of death for both men and women—but here’s the part that often gets missed: Men and women develop heart disease differently, show risk differently, and respond to blood markers differently. If we interpret labs the same way for
When most people think about heart disease, they think cholesterol, blood pressure, or family history. Very few think about the thyroid. But clinically—and physiologically—the thyroid and the heart are inseparable. In fact, your heart is one of the most thyroid-sensitive organs in your body. If your thyroid is under-functioning, over-functioning,
For years, we’ve blamed hormones for everything. Mood swings? Hormones. Weight gain? Hormones. Fatigue, acne, infertility, anxiety? Hormones. But here’s the uncomfortable truth most people never hear: Hormones are often the messengers — not the problem. The real decision-maker sits upstream. Your gut. Hormones Don’t Act Alone — They Take
A Smarter, Gentler Way to Support Metabolic, Brain, and Gut HealthGLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) has become one of the most talked-about molecules in modernmedicine. While most headlines focus on high-dose GLP-1 medications for rapid weight loss,there’s a quieter, more sophisticated approach gaining traction in functional and longevitymedicine:GLP-1 microdosingMicrodosing uses very small,
NAD+ and the Body’s Ability to Repair, Recover, and Rebuild Why Injury, Illness, and Hard Workouts Demand More Cellular Energy When the body is injured, fighting illness, or recovering from intense physical stress, healing doesn’t happen by accident. It requires energy, coordination, and cellular communication—and at the center of that
By Dr. Scott Bloomberg – Fortify IV, Newton, IL Most people have never heard of NAD+… yet nearly everyone has felt what it’s like to run low. NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a co-enzyme found in every cell of your body. It fuels energy production, supports DNA repair, keeps your
. Aging isn’t just about the number of birthdays you’ve had—it’s about how efficiently your cells produce energy, repair damage, and manage stress. One of the most important molecules involved in all three of these processes is NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). At Fortify IV, we use NAD+ injections as a
Red light therapy (RLT) has gained popularity in both wellness and clinical settings for its ability to support healing, reduce inflammation, and even enhance cellular performance. This non-invasive, drug-free treatment uses specific wavelengths of light—typically in the red (620–750 nm) and near-infrared (750–1,200 nm) spectrum—to stimulate biological processes at the
The Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitors: Real-Time Insights for Better Health In recent years, one small device has quietly transformed the way we understand health: the Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). Originally designed for individuals with diabetes, these simple skin-mounted sensors are now being embraced by athletes, biohackers, and health-minded individuals