Living with diabetes is not at all pleasant, but with careful management, expert advice, and treatment, people with the condition can live a full and productive life. Diabetes is a treatable disease that does not have to take over your life. Diabetes Diabetes (also known as diabetes mellitus or DM) is a group of metabolic diseases caused by the body's inability to produce insulin, the hormone that controls the amount of glucose (or blood sugar) produced by the body. A lack of insulin causes elevated glucose levels, can lead to a number of health complications. These complications [...]

Your doctor may have told you that your kidney function is not reversible, and that you need kidney dialysis or a kidney transplant. Through our weMED Kidney Program, we have helped the majority of our patients improve their kidney function and many have avoided kidney dialysis and even avoided a kidney transplant. HOW and WHY? While working with your nephrologists, we focus on eliminating the root causes that caused your kidney damage in the first place. We do this by utilizing nutrition, detoxification, fitness, and powerful natural therapies to heal the kidney. This helps prevent the need of [...]

Still feeling brain fog, experiencing fatigue, hair loss and inability to lose weight? Are you concerned about memory loss? Not surprising. Low thyroid function will not only affect metabolism but also impede brain development for children and cause dementia in adults. Medication is sometimes not enough to solve the problem, but why? Often, low thyroid hormone can result from at least 10 different reasons (see picture 5: The Positive and Negative Factors Affect Thyroid ). The success of our weMED Thyroid Program is building upon addressing the root causes of hypothyroidism, such as autoimmune disease, digestive issues, stress and [...]

Your nephrologist told you that your kidney function is not reversible, and you need kidney dialysis or a kidney transplant. Under our weMED Kidney Program Care, some of our patients avoided kidney dialysis or transplant. 1. Kidney Function ✅ Remove waste products from the body 200 quarts water= 198 (recovered, albumin) + 2 (Excreted, BUN, Creatinine) Electrolytes (Calcium, Sodium, Magnesium, Acid-Base (ions))✅ Remove drugs from the body✅ Balance the body’s fluids✅ Release hormones that regulate blood pressure✅ Produce an active form of vitamin D that promotes strong, healthy bones✅ Control the production of red blood cells 2. US population of [...]

Your epidermis transforms over time, and your face is generally the first place where you can see your age. As your skin thins and becomes more sensitive, lines and wrinkles begin to appear. Aging skin is commonly caused by repeated facial expressions, UV exposure, and collagen loss. Your skin becomes crepey, wrinkles develop around your eyes, nose, and mouth,and your cheeks lose the volume they once had. While you can't turn back the clock, you don't have to put up with skin that makes you appear older than you are. The Secret to a Natural-Looking Facial Rejuvenation [...]

The prostate gland (also known as the prostate) is a male reproductive organ. It's around the size of a walnut and can be discovered towards the bladder's base. The prostate gland houses the urethra, a narrow tube that permits urine and sperm to exit the penis. The prostate gland produces alkaline fluid that helps to nourish sperm and then exits the urethra as ejaculate (semen). There are two major growth surges in the prostate. The first is fueled by the testes' production of sex hormones during puberty. This causes the prostate to grow to a weight of 20 grams on [...]

What is Interstitial Cystitis (IC)? Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic disorder involving an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. It can cause the bladder to not be able to hold as much urine as it did in the past, due to  scarring and stiffening of the bladder.  Interstitial cystitis (IC) may also be known as: Painful bladder syndrome Frequency-urgency-dysuria syndrome Looking for help for the Interstitial Cystitis in Houston, TX? Call us at (713) 572-3888 and book an appointment today! Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis Frequent urination Urgency with urination Feelings of pressure, pain, and tenderness [...]