Gilman Natural Health Solutions

12/16/2021

Glutathione is a powerful defense against toxins and inflammation. It protects the body’s cells from damage, it helps detoxify the body, and supports optimal immune function.

When glutathione levels drop too low, this makes you more susceptible to autoimmune disease, multiple food sensitivities, chemical and heavy metal sensitivities, chronic inflammatory disorders, leaky gut, and other immune-related issues.

By ensuring your glutathione levels stay at robust levels, you provide your body with the means to shield your cells from the destructive forces of toxins and inflammation.

Things that deplete glutathione:

- Chronic stress
- Environmental toxins
- Diets low in nutrients but high in inflammatory triggers
- Sleep deprivation
- Smoking
- Sugar
- Excess alcohol

Glutathione levels also decrease naturally as a result of aging
Our cells also recycle glutathione within our cells. Recycling glutathione entails taking existing glutathione the body has already used in self-defense and rebuilding it so it can work for us again. Glutathione recycling helps guard against autoimmunity.

Research shows a link between poor glutathione recycling and autoimmune disease. In other words, if you’re not recycling glutathione well you’re at more risk of developing autoimmune disease. Healthy glutathione recycling is a vital tool in managing autoimmune disease.

In addition to addressing lifestyle factors, you can take a variety of nutritional and botanical compounds that have been shown to support glutathione recycling.

They include:

- N-acetyl-cysteine
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- L-glutamine
- Selenium
- Cordyceps
- Gotu kola
- Milk thistle

When taking glutathione in supplement form, choose liposomal glutathione (liquid form) as it is the most absorbable. Boosting your glutathione levels with an absorbable form and then supporting glutathione recycling can significantly help you manage autoimmune disease, inflammatory disorders, chemical sensitivities, food sensitivities, and more.

Call us today at (952) 479-7953 to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation with Dr. Gilman, DC or click the link (https://lifespringwellnesscenter.com/appointment-request1 ) to fill out a consultation request form.

10/27/2021

What Is Causing My Low Energy?

1. Are you getting enough sleep?
Most adults require six to eight hours of sleep every night. Do you snore or have sleep apnea? This will cause sleep disruption and may lead to high blood pressure.

2. Were you diagnosed with low iron or anemia?
Low energy and fatigue are common complaints among those with anemia. Even if you don’t have iron-deficiency anemia, you may have low ferritin which is the storage form of iron. It is best to get this checked. You want your ferritin level around 70 – 90 ng/ml.

3. Do you have low B12 levels?
It is best to shoot for the 600 – 900 pg/ml range. Check your vitamin D too since low levels can contribute to fatigue as well. Shoot for ranges over 50 ng/dl. An adrenal function test via saliva testing (as opposed to a blood test) will reveal if your adrenals are stressed or exhausted—a common reason for low energy.

4. Have you had your thyroid checked?
Hypothyroidism is a primary reason for low energy as well as dry skin, constipation, hair loss, and depression. If you’re currently taking thyroid replacement, it is a good idea to have your thyroid hormone levels checked every six months to ensure your dose doesn’t require tweaking.

5. Is your blood sugar stable?
Blood sugar imbalances can cause fluctuations in energy since it’s a common symptom of both high and low blood sugar.

Barring all of the above, food allergies or intolerances and looking for toxic exposures and assessing how well your detox pathways are functioning will be key to uncovering the cause of low energy.

Give us a call today at (952) 479-7953 or click the link here https://lifespringwellnesscenter.com/appointment-request1 to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation with Dr. Gilman, DC & get on the path to restoring low energy.

06/28/2021

Have you been told your thyroid levels are normal, but are still experiencing issues? Have you been prescribed countless medications only to find no relief in your symptoms or condition?
Healing begins at a foundational level. At LifeSpring Wellness, we approach the treatment of issues at a root level.

Reach out to us today & set up a free 15 minute phone consultation with Dr. Gilman, DC.

Call (952) 479-7953 today or click here https://lifespringwellnesscenter.com/appointment-request1 & get started on the path to healing today.

06/07/2021

Healing begins at a foundational level. At LifeSpring Wellness, we approach the treatment of issues at a root level. This means using functional neurology and nutrition to address your symptoms in order to get to the bottom of why you are experiencing illness.

Reach out to us today & set up a free 15 minute phone consultation with Dr. Gilman, DC.

Call (952) 479-7953 or click here https://lifespringwellnesscenter.com/appointment-request1 & get started on the path to healing today.

05/26/2021

Have you been prescribed countless medications only to find no relief in your symptoms or condition?
Have you been told your thyroid levels are normal, but are still experiencing issues?
Healing begins at a foundational level. At LifeSpring Wellness, we approach the treatment of issues at a root level.

Reach out to us today & set up a free 15 minute phone consultation with Dr. Gilman.
Call (952) 479-7953 today or click here https://lifespringwellnesscenter.com/appointment-request1 & get started on the path to healing today.

05/05/2021

3 Secret Causes of Low Thyroid & Fatigue Issues

#3- Autoimmune Response. Up to 80% of low thyroid are Autoimmune Hashimoto’s. Most patients aren't even tested for Hashimoto’s. Ever wonder why? This is because it is an immune system problem & most of your immune system is in your gut!

Symptoms of Autoimmune Thyroid:
Fatigue
Brain Fog
Memory issues
Weight gain
Digestive problems like bloating, constipation, and others.

#2 - Microbiome. Your microbiome is the good and bad bacteria living in your gut. They assist in digestion, produce vitamins and happy brain chemicals, and help fight off infections. There are certain foods that feed the beneficial bacteria for your gut, and there are foods that feed harmful bacteria that destroy your gut health.

Good bacteria is critical for proper thyroid function. Your gut has over a hundred trillion microbiome gut bacteria, both good and bad. Eating the right foods encourages the good bacteria to grow. This produces a healthy gut, and a healthy thyroid.

How do you know if your gut bacteria is out of balance?
We can do testing for the microbiome to determine if you have angry bacteria causing an under active thyroid. It CAN be tested for!

#1- Toxicity & Genetic Makeup. Your genetic makeup can tell you how well you detoxify chemicals in your body. Genetic testing looks at your ability to break down different toxins including pesticides and hormones. It can also determine you how well you utilize vitamins (like A, D, and B vitamins) and brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. Toxic chemicals could dramatically affect low thyroid function.

If you want to look at this more in depth or want the proper testing, you can set up a FREE 15 Phone Consultation with Dr. Gilman DC.

This is a 15-20 minute conversation by phone in order to discuss your symptoms with Dr. Gilman DC and see what recommendations he may have for you.

Call us at (952) 479-7953 or visit the link here https://lifespringwellnesscenter.com/appointment-request1 to set up your free 15 minute phone consultation today!

03/15/2021

Have you been prescribed countless medications only to find no relief in your symptoms or condition?

Healing begins at a foundational level. At LifeSpring Wellness, we approach the treatment of disease at a root level, understanding that proper nutrition is key in solving many issues.

Give us a call today at (952) 300-2260 to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation with Dr. Gilman!

03/12/2021

Thyroid levels are often checked by doctors and said to be "normal". There is a lot more going on in the body than what a typical blood test will say. A functional medicine blood test is comprehensive. Optimal thyroid health is important to overall health.

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Start the journey to better health at Twin Cities Thyroid with published thyroid researcher, Dr. Phil Gilman DC. Restore energy, joy, and focus with a functional medicine/holistic approach to health and wellness!

03/08/2021

It is estimated that nearly 75% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D3, & regions with long winters are particularly susceptible.

Some common symptoms of vitamin D deficiency:
- Getting sick often
- Restless sleep
- Poor concentration
- Slow wound healing
- Fatigue
- Altered mood
- Muscle pain or weakness

When you are able, 10-20 minutes of natural sunlight exposure is key in boosting your vitamin D levels. Omega-3 fish oil and vitamin D supplements are a great addition to your daily routine as well.

01/28/2021

There's more to a THYROID problem than just checking TSH levels. When it comes to thyroid health, Dr. Gilman addresses:
- Energy: At the cell level (mitochondria)
- Liver (How well is the body detoxifying)
- Brain (mindset)
- Digestion & Diet
- Hormones & Inflammation: How does this affect metabolism?
- Environment & Lifestyle

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01/28/2021

There's more to a THYROID problem than just checking TSH levels. When it comes to thyroid health, Dr. Gilman addresses blood levels, diet, brain, and lifestyle such as STRESS.

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11/05/2020

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Dr. Phil Gilman DC is a published thyroid researcher and has decades of working with low thyroid individuals. Functional Neurology and Nutrition Programs. Creating more energy, joy and focus! :-)

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