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David Speegle, MD
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A Functional Approach to High Blood Pressure
Discover root causes of high blood pressure beyond salt and stress. Functional medicine strategies including magnesium, potassium, CoQ10, and lifestyle interventions.
Omega-3s and Heart Health: Beyond Fish Oil
Evidence-based guide to omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health. EPA vs DHA, dosing, testing, triglycerides, inflammation, and choosing quality supplements.
Heart Rate Variability: What It Reveals About Your Health
Understand heart rate variability (HRV), what it measures, why it matters for stress resilience and longevity, and how to improve yours with evidence-based strategies.
Homocysteine: The Cardiovascular Risk Marker Doctors Miss
Learn why elevated homocysteine is a major cardiovascular risk factor, optimal levels, testing, and how B vitamins and methylation support can lower it naturally.
CoQ10 for Heart Health: Benefits and Research
Evidence-based guide to CoQ10 (ubiquinol) for heart health including dosing, statin interactions, blood pressure, heart failure research, and supplement selection.
A1C vs Fasting Glucose: What Your Blood Sugar Labs Really Reveal About Metabolic Health
Compare A1C and fasting glucose tests for metabolic health assessment. Learn optimal ranges, clinical limitations, and why functional medicine practitioners use both — plus advanced markers most doctors miss.
Best Holistic Practitioners for Trauma & PTSD
Discover the 3 best types of holistic practitioners for trauma & ptsd. Compare Somatic Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Yoga Therapist and find the right match for you.