Total Health Chiropractic

03/29/2026

So when your cholesterol is “high” and you’re prescribed meds… the cholesterol (mostly) isn’t the problem… inflammation is the main problem… but it’s typically not checked on your labs… probably bc there’s not a medication to prescribe for it 🤷🏽. So we’re barking up the wrong tree and prescribing harmful meds blaming the wrong thing. If cholesterol meds are some of the most prescribed meds, but heart disease is still the #1 killer of Americans… maybe it’s because they don’t heal or prevent heart disease (bc they don’t). They may lower your cholesterol but that’s not a good thing. Don’t get sucked into the blanket statement that cholesterol is bad for you.

Next time you get labs, ask for markers like: CRP, Homocysteine, ox-LDL, Apo-B, a-LpA, pro-Bnp. These are more important for your heart. And if these are off, I’m still not using cholesterol lowering meds.

Alright I’ll get off my soap box about cholesterol… but before I do, here’s another

03/26/2026

…Not high cholesterol
…Not a deficiency in statin meds
…STRESS

03/18/2026

Quick Reminder: Our office in Port Huron is closing today. We will re-open on Monday March 23rd at 9:00am at our new location 1871 Gratiot Blvd. Marysville, MI 48040. We look forward to seeing you all at our new location!

03/16/2026

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03/02/2026

Exciting News: We’re Moving to a New Location

Dear Valued Patients,
We are excited to share some important news with you—our practice is moving to a new location. This move is a necessity due to a few reasons, but mainly we are outgrowing our current space.
As our office has continued to grow, we are incredibly grateful for the trust you have placed in our care. This growth has created the opportunity for us to expand our space so we can better serve you. Our new facility will allow us to provide additional services, enhance your overall experience, and continue delivering the high-quality care you deserve in a more comfortable and functional environment.
We understand that change can bring mixed feelings. For some of you, the new location may be more convenient; for others, it may mean a slightly longer drive or an adjustment to your routine. Please know that this decision was made with the long-term goal of improving patient care and supporting the needs of our growing community.
Your loyalty and support have made this transition possible, and we truly appreciate being part of your health and wellness journey. We remain committed to providing compassionate, personalized whole health care and look forward to welcoming you to our new space.
Our new address is 1871 Gratiot Avenue in Marysville. We will begin seeing patients at the new location on Monday, March 23, 2026. If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help.
Thank you for being a valued part of our practice. We appreciate all your love and support. We look forward to continuing to care for you for many years to come.

With sincere appreciation,

Dr. Skylar Bakko

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02/04/2026

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12/23/2025

A large ecological analysis spanning data from 192 countries has been widely cited for observing that populations with higher average cholesterol levels often show longer life expectancy. Researchers note that cholesterol particularly in older adults plays complex and essential roles in hormone production, cell repair, and overall physiological resilience, rather than functioning as a simple health “villain.” That said, population-level patterns don’t replace individual medical assessment, and elevated LDL cholesterol or triglycerides remain well-established risk markers for cardiovascular disease under current clinical guidelines.

12/18/2025

12/13/2025

In a large clinical study involving 1,062 participants, researchers evaluated the effects of daily nattokinase supplementation (10,800 FU/day) over a 12-month period on atherosclerosis and blood lipid levels. The study assessed carotid artery health using ultrasound measurements of carotid plaque size (CPS) and carotid intima–media thickness (CCA-IMT), two well-established markers of cardiovascular disease risk. After one year, 66.5% of participants showed a reduction in carotid plaque size, while 77.7% experienced a reduction in arterial wall thickness, indicating slowed or reversed progression of carotid atherosclerosis.

In addition to structural improvements in the arteries, nattokinase produced significant changes in blood lipids. Participants experienced average reductions of 15.9% in total cholesterol, 15.7% in triglycerides, and 18.1% in LDL cholesterol, along with a 15.8% increase in HDL cholesterol. These benefits were observed primarily at the higher dose of 10,800 FU/day, as lower doses (3,600 FU/day) were ineffective. The study reported no serious adverse effects, and outcomes were further enhanced in participants who exercised regularly or co-administered vitamin K2 or low-dose aspirin, highlighting the potential role of nattokinase as a supportive intervention for cardiovascular health.

PMCID: PMC9441630 PMID: 36072877

12/08/2025

Doc Grondin has posted on this many times. Just more confirmation.

Researchers reported in a 2013 case series (PMID: 24351023) that three patients with autoimmune hypothyroidism from Hashimoto’s disease experienced complete or near-complete resolution of chronic, debilitating fatigue after receiving high-dose thiamine (600 mg/day orally or equivalent parenteral dosing).

Fatigue was quantified using the Fatigue Severity Scale, and improvements occurred rapidly — within hours in two patients and within a few days in the third.

The authors proposed that the benefit was not due to thyroid hormone changes but to a functional thiamine deficiency at the cellular level, possibly driven by autoimmunity-related impairment of thiamine transport or enzymatic activity in energy-producing pathways.

They suggested that “mass-loading” thiamine may bypass this defect and restore normal mitochondrial function, leading to dramatic reductions in fatigue — but emphasized that this was based on only three uncontrolled cases and requires larger, controlled trials for confirmation.

12/05/2025

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Winter months often bring fatigue and “slow thinking”. IASIS Neurofeedback supports clearer cognition, smoother focus, and more balanced energy, helping people stay engaged in their lives, work, and relationships.

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