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The Lamkin Clinic publishes clinical insights, educational articles, and functional medicine perspectives for patients and practitioners. Every article is written or reviewed by Brian Lamkin, DO with 25+ years of clinical experience. For in-depth clinical reference content, explore our condition, lab, and article libraries below.
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GeneralThe keys to reversing diabetes, part oneAugust 1, 2017
Most people consider the predominant form of diabetes (type II) to be merely a condition of high blood sugar, but the fundamental...
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GeneralThe underlying reason you can’t lose weightJuly 18, 2017
Unfortunately, being overweight has a stigma associated with it. The opinionated and under-informed often think that overweight people are gluttonous, don't have...
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GeneralFive important tests for thyroid functionJuly 4, 2017
Thyroid hormones provide our body's cells and tissues with important signals that affect just about every aspect of health. Every system in...
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GeneralMen and sugar: Preventing low testosterone, prostate cancer, diabetes & heart diseaseJune 20, 2017
With all the hype about sugar, the effects of sugar on men gets little attention. Two things stand out: Sugar can contribute...
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General10 keys for a summer weight-loss plan that worksJune 6, 2017
Want to lose weight for the summer? Here are some tips on weight loss—before summer and during the sweltering weather. 1. Drink...
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GeneralThe difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidismMay 16, 2017
Your thyroid is a very important, small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that controls production of some of the most critical hormones...
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GeneralFitting exercise into your busy scheduleMay 2, 2017
If you’ve tried to lose weight for any length of time, you know the two most basic things you have to do:...
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GeneralYour baby may not be the cause of your exhaustionApril 18, 2017
Feeling tired? Struggling to concentrate? Have unexplained aches and pains? These can be symptoms of a few different things, but if you’ve...
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GeneralHow to accurately determine your body compositionApril 4, 2017
Chances are you’ve heard about the BMI (Body Mass Index) measurement. It’s a common metric used to determine whether someone is overweight...
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GeneralDiabetes and hypothyroidism complicationsMarch 21, 2017
If you have diabetes, you probably already know that it’s the most common disease of the endocrine system. But thyroid disease is...
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GeneralHypothyroidism symptoms in menMarch 7, 2017
While hypothyroidism tends to be more prevalent in women than in men, that means it’s all the more important to talk with...
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GeneralWhen should you work with a doctor to lose weight?February 21, 2017
If you’re like most Americans who are trying to lose weight, you know it can be quite a challenge. Not only is...
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