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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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GeneralAre you facing a weight-loss plateau?February 7, 2017
If you’re making strides to eat well and exercise more, you might be frustrated to find your weight loss slowing and even...
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GeneralHow smoking affects men’s healthJanuary 3, 2017
You may already know about some of the health effects that smoking can cause: prematurely wrinkled skin, tobacco stains, discolored teeth, gum...
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GeneralLosing sleep can slow down your weight lossJanuary 3, 2017
It can be easy to justify losing sleep when you have an especially busy week, or if you have a crucial project...
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GeneralTreating hypothyroidism naturallyDecember 20, 2016
Hypothyroidism, caused by a thyroid that doesn’t produce enough of the hormones your body needs, can create several medical issues. I’ve written...
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GeneralHypothyroidism symptomsDecember 6, 2016
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that produces hormones that your body needs. Unfortunately, some people’s thyroid glands...
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GeneralListen to Your Tummy!June 14, 2016
“You should listen to your tummy!”, I always say to my patients inwardly chuckling at using the term “tummy”. They say...
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GeneralComplications if Diabetes isn’t reversedMay 17, 2016
The fundamental problem with Type II Diabetes is insulin resistance. What that really means is that there are fewer insulin receptors on...
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GeneralSpiking blood sugarMay 3, 2016
Whether you have diabetes or not, you probably know that spiking blood sugar is a dangerous thing for people with diabetes But...
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GeneralLower blood sugar with less medicineApril 19, 2016
One of the most interesting, exciting things we see in our clinic is when our patients come in week after week with...
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GeneralA Primer on PRP therapyApril 5, 2016
PRP (Platelet-Rich-Plasma) therapy is an emerging treatment for individuals suffering from degenerative or arthritic joint conditions. Professional athletes have had access to...
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GeneralFluoride toothpaste: Necessary for Healthy Teeth?March 1, 2016
I've always believed that true health comes from within. This still holds true for dental health. It's interesting, for example, that there...
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GeneralComplications if you don’t reverse DiabetesFebruary 23, 2016
The obvious problem with Diabetes is that the excess sugars will build up OUTSIDE the cells (in our blood) and cause damage...
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