The Gateway Natural Medicine Blog

Dr. Brett Wisniewski It is a beautiful day in the world of Natural Medicine because we are finally seeing mass acceptance from the general public, mostly under the guise of Functional Medicine.  Unfortunately, with this “new-found” medicine, everyone is in a mad dash...

In a study recently published in the journal Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry researchers questioned college students about their tuna consumption and their knowledge of possible mercury toxicity from eating too much of the tuna. Hair samples...

by Shaun Adams, DC, DABCI Low testosterone is becoming more and more common and we are seeing it at alarming rates in younger males.  Once a condition seen in the aging population, for the first time, many males are being diagnosed in their 20-30s!  There are many...

By Shaun Adams, DC, DABCI When you think of mold, rarely does weight gain pop into your mind.  Normally we think allergies or lung infections but fat deposition is not one of them.  Don’t be upset, your doctor probably hasn’t connected the dots either.  That is...

There are so many people that suffer from allergies. You could probably count five people you know who have allergies- maybe yourself included. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S and it's estimated that over 50 million Americans suffer...

Most articles like this will start out with statistics, such as how common cancer is or your risk of developing it; but if a disease is 1 in a million chance and you’re that 1 person—what do you care about how uncommon it is?   For you it is 100%!   Suffice it to say...

This is a topic many women feel uncomfortable discussing with me, but believe me- I talk sex with everyone. I may ask you, ‘Is pain vaginal or pelvic?’, ‘How long has your libido been low for?’, ‘How long have you had vaginal dryness?’ There are also women who think...

One of the most common things I hear in practice from women after describing the menstrual cycle to them is “I had no idea that’s how that worked.” So today I want to share that same information with you all! We’ll start from the beginning. A woman’s menstrual cycle...

Happy Monday! Today marks the Monday leading to Thanksgiving, you’re likely doing some last minute cleaning, prepping for all of the cooking (or drinking), and some of you may be braving the crowds for the crazy black Friday sales. I will be crossing my fingers and...

Dr. Katie Takacs B.S., D.C.     It is very common now to see glass bottles front and center in the grocery store, filled with carbonated, ginger flavored kombucha. What the heck is kombucha? Why are so many people consuming it? What is Kombucha? Kombucha is...

Mosquitos- those pesky little buggers they ruin your Saturday cookout and then leave you with incessant night time itching.  For some it may sound like your college girlfriend…joking. These fly looking things are what nightmares are made of, sometimes small enough to...

Dr. Brett Wisniewski, MS, DC, DABCI, DACBN and Dr. Katie Takacs, DC Medicine and science. Science and medicine. They go so well together it almost seems synonymous these days. We have made drastic leaps in medical technologies, which have allowed us to understand...

A survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), of nearly 10,000 adults concluded the following about antibiotics: – Three quarters of respondents think antibiotic resistance happens when the body (not bacteria) becomes resistant to antibiotics.  – Nearly...

Ahh, the holiday season. For some it’s the most wonderful time of year—nice chilly mornings filled with fresh air, hot chocolate by the fire and delectable holiday treats. If for you, you think of Kleenex, the chills and canned chicken soup, well then this article is...

By, Dr. Brett Wisniewski and Dr. Jaclyn Suffi Our quest for optimal cardiovascular health is never-ending. First it was the low fat diet, now it's the liberal prescription of statin drugs and tomorrow it will be a 3D printed heart replacement. As medicine advances,...

Another year down and another poor performance by the flu vaccine. We were promised, in early 2015, that scientists had finally got ahead of the curve with the 2015 strain. Well they didn’t. Was this an accurate statement or simply marketing? I’m not sure we will ever...

Next time you are at a restaurant ask the waiter for the item that has an 82% chance of being bad.  Or buy the TV that has an 82% failure rate.  You probably wouldn’t do either of these, right?  Well why not?  You don’t have to be a mathematician to understand the...

The following was taken from an email that was sent out to our subscribers on 7-26-15 My sister called me this morning to tell me that her dog was sick. They took her to the ER Vet last night because they thought her Lyme disease had flared again.  The Vet concluded...

Written by: Dr. Brett Wisniewski and Benjamin Harwood This is one of those things that is rarely discussed in medicine, but I’m going to put my neck out there and let you all in on a little secret. When you enter a doctor’s office, you have essentially HIRED them to...

Next time you are in a crowd, look to your left, now look to your right. Statistically, you will see more overweight individuals than those of normal weight. We are in the midst of a crisis in this country both financially and medically—believe it or not, they are...

What if I was to tell you that the bacteria and the environment in which they live is responsible for more than just how your stomach feels?  What if I was to tell you that, depending on the number, variety, and vitality of your gut microbiota, it can determine or be...

Alzheimer’s Disease, AD, is one of the fastest growing diseases of the aging population. It is estimated that 5 million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, with at least 60% of those being women. It is estimated by 2050 about 15 million will be diagnosed....

The term “detoxification” gets thrown around a lot, especially this time of year yet the importance is often overlooked. Anything and everything that enters the body, from topical application or oral administration, must be processed and detoxified. Often times...

It's hard to have a conversation without the topic of Ebola popping up, but do we really understand exactly what it is other than we don’t want to “catch” it?   Let's start with the basics.  Ebola is a viral infection.  A virus that must live...

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a household name mostly for its function in boosting the immune system, but it plays many other roles. Over the years I’ve read numerous studies on ascorbic acid and effects on the body and was always amazed that something as “simple”...

The debate continues against organic vs. non-organic and GMO vs. NON-GMO.  In my opinion, the science is clear that Organic, NON-GMO foods are not only a better choice, but should be the only one.  It still baffles me that “man” feels like he/she needs to...

The gold-standard in breast cancer prevention is currently the mammography, or simply, a breast X-ray. Some less endearing labels I have heard are: “the compactor,” the “breast vise,” and the “can compressor”. A diagnostic procedure that is so infamous it has...

The gluten-free industry is currently totaling $10.5 billion and is expected to produce around $15 billion in 2016.  Compare that to the more seasoned, sugar free market, at $13.3 billion.  So what sparked this volatile growth in the gluten-free world? ...

This is not an article to talk about the latest and greatest compound found deep in the jungle to help improve your sex life. In fact, the substance we are going to discuss has been around for thousands of years, but is usually used for an entirely different purpose....

Green tea began its life in ancient China and is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. It was originally harvested for medicinal purposes and later a method of consumption, drinking, came into vogue. Like many herbs, green tea contains chemicals called polyphenols....

Doctor:” What seems to be going on today?”    Patient: “Well Doc, I have been tired for a while” Doctor: ”Really? How long have you been fatigued?” Patient: “I would guess a little over 6 months.” Doctor: “So would you consider yourself to have chronic...

We are currently in the middle of a global crisis.  Diabetes, heart disease, obesity and mood disorders are all on the rise.  What if I was to tell you that they all have one familiar thing in common?  What if I could show you simple ways to improve...

Short answer to the above question, NOTHING when taken out of context, which is most, commonly what happens.  Cholesterol has really gotten a bad rap, almost to the point where we would want to remove it completely, but cholesterol is not a dirty word.  As...

A recent study stated that Vitamin E increases the risk for prostate cancer.  This is a great example of how figures and studies can be manipulated in the favor of a certain industry to benefit from.  The most recent study on the effects of selenium and...

Testosterone -- it builds lean muscle, creates aggressiveness, burns fat, can increase strength and CAUSE A STROKE.  That last one was not a mistype.  For a long time we have known the dangers of hormone replacement therapy, ranging from permanent dependency...