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Thyroid disease is one of the most common, yet misunderstood and overlooked, conditions in Americans. It’s estimated that in the United States,...
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When it comes to treating hormonal imbalance, there is no uniform approach. Yet, many in the medical field continuously prescribe “band-aid” treatments...
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DO you have chronic symptoms such as fatigue, aches, pains, and brain fog? If so, you might be suffering from biotoxin illness....
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The Lamkin Clinic is a proud practitioner of Functional Medicine, an approach many are calling the future of medicine. When it comes...
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Arthritis is the inflammation of any of the 200 joints within the human body, and also affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and...
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For years, our healthcare system has always been focused on treating the symptoms of disease. Patients going to the doctor would expect...
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Everyone wants to figure out the secret to health and wellness, so they try various diets, workout routines, fitness plans, and more....
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How many times have you seen your doctor for an ailment, only to have all your X-rays, blood tests, and other diagnostic...
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In a new study that looked at over 5,000 older Irish adults, it was found that greater amounts of belly fat are...
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As part of the Lamkin medical weight loss clinic’s health plan, some patients are put on a Paleo diet for clean eating....
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In the last few years, platelet-rich plasma therapy has become more popular among athletes in treating specific injuries in the hopes that...
Read more →The question of whether menopausal or perimenopausal females should begin natural hormone replacement (HRT) is an individual one. There are no broad...
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