Capital Integrative Health

10/23/2026

At ILADS conference! Herndon VA
Araceli Benavides | Functional Health

With Dr. Wong, Araceli and Candace

10/23/2026

Beta-amyloid and phosphorylated tau are protein aggregates that disrupt extracellular and intracellular neuronal function respectively. Clinical trials to reduce beta-amyloid have obtained mixed results at best

Since beta-amyloid is an anti-microbial peptide and is generated by the body in response to inflammation, what if Alzheimer’s was a result of either excess generation of beta-amyloid or inadequate detoxification of beta-amyloid from the lymphatic system. Dr. Horowitz at ILADS discussed the historic reversal of blood markers of Alzheimer’s with antimicrobial therapy in a patient with dementia.

Contributors to Alzheimer’s and cognitive impairment include genomics, vitamin deficiencies, poor diet, lack of sleep, polymicrobial infections including bacteria (including Lyme) as well as viruses, fungi, parasites; mycotoxins, environmental chemicals and heavy metals; lack of oxygen including from sleep apnea, poor circulation and low nitric oxide as seen in cardiovascular disease as well as gut and dental inflammation, hormone deficiencies, traumatic brain injuries and psychological trauma.

10/23/2026

What if there were underlying root causes to all chronic illness?

This is the premise from leading physician Dr. Richard Horowitz, a pioneer in complex and chronic disease. He uses a 16-point model called MSIDS to systemically address and treat chronic illness. As patients get back to baseline and improve, we can reverse engineer and shift to the model for prevention and wellness. ILADS Dr. Richard Horowitz

10/23/2026

Great having delicious food and amazing company with Michael D and Carla of Gut Science at ILADS!

More info about their healthy and tasty gut repair powder that we had with our Mediterranean food here: https://gutscience.info/?variant=b

If you have been on antibiotics (they are in the drinking water too), have chronic stress, and/or are exposed to toxins, periodic gut repair is in order. Longer courses would be helpful for people dealing with more long-standing gut challenges. The gut is the gateway to health, and Gut Science is at the forefront of optimizing gut health! 💜☺️🥗

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

The quadriceps are the musculoskeletal key to a healthy blood sugar and metabolism.

Within 3-5 minutes of eating sugar or carbohydrates it is helpful to do squats, ankle rolls or calf raises. This brings the glucose into the muscles more efficiently and keeps the metabolic furnace burning. 🔥🔥🔥

10/20/2026

Top 5 symptoms of Bartonella infection 🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️

10/19/2026

Getting outside just might be the best thing you can do for your health

Resets circadian rhythm, delivers more oxygen, boosts happy mood chemicals like serotonin, improves immune health via NK cell activation

Check out your indoor air quality (CO2 in ppm) at CO2meter.com and get outside every day! 🌳🐿️

10/19/2026

How many times do you brush your teeth per day?
The mouth as the beginning or entryway to your system is the gateway to brain health! 😁

10/18/2026

We have been seeing a lot of patients recently with a parasitic infection called Babesia. This parasite invades red blood cells and utilizes the oxygen inside the red blood cells, leading to classic symptoms like crushing fatigue, night sweats, chest pain, air hunger, but also mood changes including anxiety and depression.

As a stealth infection this is hard to diagnose. Advanced testing is often necessary to identify this parasite and turn patients’ lives around with targeted treatment. 🏡