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Valley Integrative Health With +10 years of experience, Devin Wilson, ND combines Naturopathic & Conventional Medicine. He utilizes advanced testing and cutting-edge therapies.

Dr Wilson aims to identify root causes and offers a patient-centered-holistic approach to healthcare.

Can Ozone Therapy Help Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain?A recent study investigated the effects of major ozone autohemotherapy i...
10/18/2026

Can Ozone Therapy Help Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain?

A recent study investigated the effects of major ozone autohemotherapy in patients with fibromyalgia who continued to experience symptoms despite standard medical treatment and lifestyle modifications.

What Did Researchers Find???

The study evaluated 45 patients before treatment and three months afterward.

Key findings included....

-50% reduction in median pain scores — Visual Analog Scale scores decreased from 8 to 4 out of 10.
-Improved fibromyalgia symptoms and function — Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire scores decreased from 65.72 to 40.91, indicating a reduction in symptom impact.
-Improved physical quality of life — Physical health scores increased from 28.0 to 44.3.
-Improved mental quality of life — Mental health scores increased from 33.3 to 43.2.

All four measured outcomes improved significantly (p < 0.001).

Why Does This Matter??

Fibromyalgia can significantly affect pain levels, physical function, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. These findings suggest that major ozone autohemotherapy may warrant further investigation as a potential complementary approach for people living with persistent fibromyalgia symptoms.

⚠️ Important Limitations

This study included only 45 patients and did not have a control group. Because it was observational, the findings cannot establish that ozone therapy caused the improvements. Larger, prospective, controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

Interested in learning more about ozone therapy?

Valley Integrative Health
1661 Hwy 99, Suite 203-F, Ashland, OR
541-646-9186

Ozone Therapy for Fibromyalgia: What Does the Research Show?Fibromyalgia can cause widespread pain, persistent fatigue, ...
10/15/2026

Ozone Therapy for Fibromyalgia: What Does the Research Show?

Fibromyalgia can cause widespread pain, persistent fatigue, poor sleep, and reduced quality of life. Could major autohemotherapy (MAH), a form of ozone therapy, help improve these symptoms?

A retrospective study evaluated outcomes in 72 patients with fibromyalgia who received 10 sessions of major ozone autohemotherapy.

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS....

• 72 patients received 10 MAH sessions, administered twice weekly.
• Pain improved: Average pain scores decreased from 7.76 to 4.77 on a 10-point scale.
• Fibromyalgia impact decreased: Scores improved from 69.08 to 56.18, suggesting reduced disease impact and improved functional status.
• Quality of life improved: SF-36 scores showed statistically significant changes following treatment.
• Sleep quality improved: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores decreased from 10.27 to 9.61, indicating a modest improvement.

The researchers reported statistically significant pre- and post-treatment changes across all four outcome measures (p < 0.001).

WHY IS THIS INTERESTING???

Ozone therapy is proposed to influence antioxidant defenses and immune signaling through controlled oxidative stress. Whether these mechanisms translate into meaningful, sustained improvements in fibromyalgia requires further investigation.

THE BOTTOM LINE...

This study found improvements in pain, functional status, quality of life, and sleep following 10 sessions of major ozone autohemotherapy.

Source: Retrospective study of major ozone autohemotherapy in 72 patients with fibromyalgia treated between April and September 2023.

Valley Integrative Health
Bridging Modern & Naturopathic Medicine

1661 Hwy 99, Ste 203-F, Ashland, OR
541-646-9186

**STATIN SIDE EFFECTS: WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE REALLY SHOW? **The findings of 19 randomized, placebo-controlled trials in...
10/15/2026

**STATIN SIDE EFFECTS: WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE REALLY SHOW? **

The findings of 19 randomized, placebo-controlled trials involving nearly 124,000 participants suggest that many commonly reported side effects may be less directly attributable to statins than previously thought.

WHAT THE RESEARCH FOUND...

-Muscle pain: Muscle symptoms occurred in 27.1% of statin users vs. 26.6% of placebo users. The excess risk was small and concentrated primarily in the first year of treatment.
-Memory & cognition: No convincing evidence of increased cognitive impairment was found.
-Depression & sleep disturbances:Randomized trials found no significant increase in either condition.
-Diabetes risk: Statins modestly increased the risk of developing diabetes, with a greater increase associated with high-intensity therapy. People with elevated blood sugar levels at baseline may be more susceptible.
-Liver enzymes: Statins slightly increased the risk of elevated liver enzymes. These changes do not necessarily indicate serious liver injury.
-Other effects: Small increases in edema and certain abnormal urine findings were also reported.

WHY THIS MATTERS...

Statins can reduce cardiovascular risk, particularly in people with established cardiovascular disease or elevated baseline risk. However, potential adverse effects should not be dismissed.

Statins are not risk-free, but the evidence suggests that many commonly attributed side effects are not significantly more frequent than with placebo. Genuine risks—including muscle symptoms and a dose-dependent increase in diabetes risk—deserve appropriate consideration.

Source: van den Heuvel M. Statin Side Effects: What the Evidence Shows. Medscape, October 5, 2026. Based on the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists’ Collaboration meta-analysis published in The Lancet (2026).

Valley Integrative Health
Bridging Modern & Naturopathic Medicine
1661 Hwy 99, Ste 203-F, Ashland, OR
541-646-9186

Complex Health Condition but No Answers?Valley Integrative Health Clinic offers a blend of modern diagnostics, modern me...
10/14/2026

Complex Health Condition but No Answers?

Valley Integrative Health Clinic offers a blend of modern diagnostics, modern medicine, evidence-based natural medicine and cutting-edge treatments.

Where Experience Meets Answers
• Thorough, whole-person assessments - we look deeper, test smarter, and listen longer
• Comprehensive, customized treatment plans - designed for real, sustainable progress
• Expertise in complex chronic conditions sucha POTS, mold illness, Lyme, autoimmune conditions, hormone imbalance, thyroid problems, adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue, and more
• A blend of modern diagnostics and evidence-based natural medicine

Valley Integrative Health
Blending Modern Medicine & Naturopathic Medicine
Ashland, Oregon
541-646-9186
VIHclinic dot com

CAN OZONE THERAPY HELP FIBROMYALGIA?Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, non-r...
10/12/2026

CAN OZONE THERAPY HELP FIBROMYALGIA?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, non-restorative sleep, and mood-related symptoms. Unfortunately, many patients continue to experience significant symptoms despite conventional treatments.

A clinical study investigated ozone therapy as a potential complementary approach for fibromyalgia management.

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS....
• 65 patients with fibromyalgia were treated between 2016 and 2018.
• Treatment involved ozone autohemotherapy (55 patients) or re**al ozone insufflation (10 patients).
• Protocol: Twice weekly for one month, followed by twice-monthly maintenance treatments.
• 70% of patients (45 of 65) experienced greater than 50% improvement in their symptoms.
• No significant adverse effects were reported in this study.

WHY MIGHT OZONE THERAPY HELP?

Researchers propose that controlled oxidative signaling may influence the body's antioxidant defenses and immune regulation. These mechanisms could potentially be relevant to fibromyalgia, although they require further investigation.

THE BOTTOM LINE....

This study suggests that ozone therapy may warrant further investigation as a complementary approach for people with fibromyalgia who have not achieved adequate symptom relief with existing treatments.

However, these findings are preliminary. The study did not include a control group, so placebo effects and other factors cannot be ruled out. Larger, well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to establish efficacy and safety.

📚 Source: Clinical study of ozone therapy in 65 patients with fibromyalgia treated at the MEDE Clinic, Italy, from 2016–2018.

Valley Integrative Health
Bridging Modern & Naturopathic Medicine
1661 Hwy 99, Ste 203-F, Ashland, OR
541-646-9186

GABAPENTIN: DOES IT HAVE A DARK SIDE?Gabapentin is a widely prescribed medication that can be helpful for nerve pain, se...
10/10/2026

GABAPENTIN: DOES IT HAVE A DARK SIDE?

Gabapentin is a widely prescribed medication that can be helpful for nerve pain, seizures, restless legs syndrome, anxiety, insomnia, and reducing alcohol cravings.

Many of these uses are off-label, meaning they are not specifically FDA-approved indications.

But gabapentin isn’t completely risk-free....
-Common side effects: Fatigue, dizziness, and sedation
-Respiratory depression: Risk may be greater in older adults and people with respiratory conditions, kidney disease, or those taking other sedating medications
-Misuse & dependence: Although substantially less addictive than benzodiazepines, physical dependence can develop—particularly with long-term use or doses higher than prescribed
-Kidney function matters: Gabapentin is primarily eliminated through the kidneys, so dosing may need adjustment with impaired kidney function

Are you using this medication for peripheral neuropathy? Did you know there are numerous other evidence based supplements that may improve your symptoms?

The Bottom Line....
Gabapentin can be an effective and appropriate medication when used thoughtfully. However, it’s important to consider dose, duration of treatment, kidney function, respiratory health, and other medications or substances that may cause sedation.
Gabapentin should not be stopped abruptly after long-term use without medical guidance, as withdrawal symptoms can occur.

Bottom line: Gabapentin has benefits, but like any medication, it deserves a careful, individualized risk–benefit assessment.

Valley Integrative Health
Bridging Modern & Naturopathic Medicine
1661 Hwy 99, Ste 203-F
Ashland, OR
541-646-9186
www.VIHclinic.com

LOOKING FOR BETTER TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA: OZONE THERAPY MAY HELPDo you or someone you know have Fibromyalgia? Resear...
10/09/2026

LOOKING FOR BETTER TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA: OZONE THERAPY MAY HELP

Do you or someone you know have Fibromyalgia? Research has shown that fibromyalgia may be effectively treated with IV Ozone Therapy; a novel and safe treatment with long lasting effects.

IV ozone therapy uses medical grade oxygen-ozone gas to treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Ozone therapy significantly reduces oxidative stress, increases the capacity of the antioxidant system, stimulates mitochondrial function, increases blood and tissue oxygenation, reduces pain and more.

Despite more than 4,000 published research papers, the primary cause of fibromyalgia largely remains a mystery and effective treatment is limited.

The conventional treatment of fibromyalgia can reduce symptoms but is largely ineffective and many patients still suffering.

Multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that IV ozone therapy is a safe and effective treatment for Fibromyalgia. The results show that fibromyalgia patients improve with a 10 treatment protocol and have lasting effects for up to 3 months. See comments sections for a list of these studies.

This is not a complete list of the published studies demonstrating the effects of IV ozone therapy in patients with fibromyalgia. However, it is clear that this therapy is safe, effective and holds great promise.

Contact Valley Integrative Health today to a schedule a FREE discovery call to learn more about IV Ozone Therapy and find out if this therapy is for you!

Devin Wilson, ND is the owner of Valley Integrative Health in Ashland, Oregon and was originally trained and certified in ozone therapy by Frank Shallenberger, MD, in 2012. Since then, Dr. Wilson has incorporated ozone therapy into his clinical practice, using it as part of individualized treatment plans for a wide range of health conditions, including fibromyalgia.

SEMAGLUTIDE MAY REDUCE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK BEYOND WEIGHT LOSSA new analysis of the SELECT trial looked at why semaglutid...
10/07/2026

SEMAGLUTIDE MAY REDUCE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK BEYOND WEIGHT LOSS

A new analysis of the SELECT trial looked at why semaglutide reduced major cardiovascular events in adults with obesity and established cardiovascular disease.

The original SELECT trial of over 17,000 adults with obesity and cardiovascular disease found a 20% relative reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) over 40 months.

What explained the benefit?

Semaglutide significantly improved all 12 cardiovascular risk factors studied, including:

• Waist circumference
• Body weight
• hs-CRP (inflammation)
• A1c
• Blood pressure
• Lipids

Interestingly, the reduction in cardiovascular events could NOT be fully explained by weight loss alone.

Estimated contributions to the cardiovascular benefit included:

64% — waist circumference
42% — hs-CRP
29% — A1c
20% — body weight

What does this mean?

The findings suggest that semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits may involve multiple metabolic and inflammatory pathways, rather than simply being the result of losing weight.

Importantly, the researchers could not demonstrate that the cardiovascular benefit was completely explained by weight loss, waist circumference, or the other measured risk factors.

Bottom line:
Semaglutide may have cardiovascular effects that extend beyond its impact on body weight—but the exact mechanisms remain incompletely understood.

Valley Integrative Health offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide and tailors your treatment based on your needs. Contact us today to potentially save $100 per month and get started on your journey towards weight loss and reducing your cardiovascular risk.

541-646-9186
www.VIHclinic dot com



Source: Colhoun HM et al. European Heart Journal. Published September 23, 2026.

Can Vitamin C Cream Treat Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with basal cell carcinoma (BCC)...
10/01/2026

Can Vitamin C Cream Treat Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) being the most frequent form (4.3 million annual cases, costing $4.8 billion to treat).

A randomized trial compared a topical solution of Vitamin C against topical imiquimod (IMQ), a standard BCC treatment, over 8 weeks in 25 patients with 29 biopsy-confirmed BCC lesions.

After 8 weeks, Vitamin C was found to be superior!

Those treated with Vitamin C showed SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER COMPLETE RESOLUTION with 86.7% achieving complete resolution compared to 57.1% in the IMQ group.

Vitamin C treatment also caused fewer side effects. Notably, at a 30-month follow-up, 70% of imiquimod patients suffered from residual hypopigmentation (skin lightening), compared to 0% in the ascorbic acid group.

Do you or someone you know have basal cell carcinoma ? Contact us today to discuss your options!

Valley Integrative Health
541-646-9186
VIHclinic dot com

CAN A BLOOD TEST HELP PREDICT FUTURE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE?A large study of **2,684 cognitively healthy older adults** exa...
09/17/2026

CAN A BLOOD TEST HELP PREDICT FUTURE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE?

A large study of **2,684 cognitively healthy older adults** examined whether blood levels of **plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217)** could predict future cognitive decline.

Research showed that higher p-tau217 levels were consistently associated with:

-Greater risk of developing cognitive impairment**
-Faster rates of cognitive decline**
-Increased risk that remained significant even after accounting for amyloid PET measurements

What was the 5-year risk....

Compared with people who had lower p-tau217 levels:

-People with high p-tau217 had 24% risk of progressing to cognitive impairment within 5 years

-People with very high p-tau217 had 38%** risk within 5 years. The very-high p-tau217 group also experienced a substantially faster rate of cognitive decline.

Why does this matter?

-p-tau217 is emerging as one of the most promising **blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease pathology. It may eventually help clinicians identify individuals who are at higher risk **before noticeable cognitive symptoms develop**.

IMPORTANT: A high p-tau217 level does NOT mean that someone will definitely develop Alzheimer’s disease. These results came from selected research cohorts, and the authors emphasize that further validation in broader, real-world populations is needed before using p-tau217 to determine an individual's prognosis.

BOTTOM LINE: p-tau217 may provide valuable information about Alzheimer’s-related pathology and future cognitive risk—potentially years before symptoms become apparent.

**THIS TEST IS AVAILABLE AT VALLEY INTEGRATIVE HEALTH AND IS AFFORDABLE WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE**

Source: Longitudinal pooled analysis of 2,684 cognitively unimpaired older adults across 6 cohorts; follow-up through 2025.*

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