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4 Lab Tests That Predict Heart Disease (And What Lemon Has to Do With It!)

Today, we’re breaking down 4 powerful lab tests that predict heart disease—before symptoms even show up!

Did you know your morning lemon loaf might hold the key to healthier arteries? Today, we’re breaking down 4 powerful lab tests that predict heart disease—before symptoms even show up!Today we’re diving into four predictive lab tests that can help you prevent artery damage and heart disease before it’s too late.

Inspired by a real patient success story (and a delicious lemon loaf from Grounded Coffee Shop in Frankfort, IL), we’ll cover the following tests:

  • Omega-3/6 essential fatty acids
  • Cardiac High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
  • Cardiac Homocysteine
  • Oxidized LDL

You’ll learn how inflammation and oxidation affect your arteries—and how simple changes in diet, nutrition, and testing can keep your heart strong.

Need support? Reach out—we’re here to help you live well and prevent disease.

Fast Natural Relief for Anxiety | A Simple Technique That Really Works!

Feeling anxious from stress? Here’s a natural way to calm your mind—fast—no medication needed.

Today I’m sharing a quick and natural way to help with anxiety caused by stress—something we see often in our office.

A patient recently called, feeling overwhelmed. We used a simple hands-on technique that helps the body relax and the brain reset. It’s fast, gentle, and often brings immediate relief.

We also support the brain with natural supplements to help you feel more like yourself again.

I even share a fun Star Trek connection—yes, it’s kind of like a “Spock mind meld,” and the story behind it is pretty cool.

Plus, a shout-out to our beautiful Frankfort area: great food, trails, and ways to feel better every day.

If you’re feeling anxious and need support, I’d love to help. Call the office anytime.

Night Sweats Keeping You Awake? Try This 30 Day Test!

Tired, irritable, and wide awake at 3AM with night sweats? You’re not alone—and there’s a reason why your body is doing this. Let’s talk hormones.

We recently saw three women with nearly identical symptoms, and the root cause? A hormonal imbalance that disrupts your entire cycle. In this video, I explain why your progesterone drop is waking you up and how your adrenal glands are overcompensating with adrenaline and cortisol—leading to sleep issues, weight gain, and a cycle of irritability.

Here’s the good news:

We offer a 30-day home hormone cycle mapping test that shows us exactly where things go wrong—and how we can gently and naturally restore balance using a small amount of bioidentical progesterone in oil form.

If you’re ready to finally sleep better, feel more like yourself, and take control of your hormones, watch this video and give us a call. Your body has been trying to tell you something—let’s listen.

Call us to learn more or get started!

How We Helped Fibromyalgia Pain Drop From 10 to 3 in Frankfort

Today I’m sharing some powerful patient wins—real results, real healing, and a real path forward.

It’s a beautiful morning in Frankfort, and we’re celebrating some big wins in the office

In this video I share a powerful fibromyalgia recovery story:

  • Pain dropped from a 10 to a 3
  • No headaches in 2 months
  • All thanks to targeted cellular detox using natural ascorbate vitamin C

We’re also following up with another patient who had severe joint pain, inflammation, and fatigue. She now feels fabulous—and today we’re running lab tests to confirm whether her chemical and metal toxicity has cleared. That includes:

  • Food & chemical sensitivity testing
  • Mold screening
  • Heavy metal urine test

Functional medicine works when we get to the root cause. Want to know where you stand with inflammation, fatigue, or chronic pain? This video is for you.

Pro tip: Get outside after lunch and move—you’ll feel even better.

Morning Reset: How Early Lab Work and Green Light Therapy Set You Up for a Better Day!

Start your day with clarity, calm, and confidence.

In this video, we’re in beautiful downtown Frankfort where we’re offering early morning blood draws—designed to make it easy for busy people to stay on top of their health. From cholesterol and blood sugar to magnesium and thyroid checks, we get you in and out before work starts.

But here’s what’s surprised us: our green light relaxation treatment, originally meant for end-of-day stress relief, is now in high demand first thing in the morning. Why? Because it helps reset the parasympathetic nervous system, making it easier to handle stress and stay grounded all day long.

Join me as I talk about why this shift in timing makes such a big difference.

Bonus: I’m heading to my favorite local coffee shop to round out this perfect start.

Can Cherries Help With Sleep and Hormones?

Did you know that Cherries can help with both sleep and bladder control?

Let’s break down how your changing hormones impact everything from muscle strength to melatonin, and what you can do about it.

As women approach menopause, hormone shifts—especially drops in estrogen and progesterone—can lead to disrupted sleep, weakened bladder control, and more. In this video, I explain how natural solutions like cherries, rich in phytoestrogens and melatonin, can support your body through the transition.

Learn about:

The three types of estrogen and why estriol matters most as you age.

How phytoestrogens from food can help balance hormones naturally.

The surprising link between melatonin and hormone-driven sleep changes.

Why muscle strength—including your pelvic floor—depends on estrogen

When and how to test your adrenal and hormone levels

If you’re tired of poor sleep or concerned about bladder leaks, it’s time to talk. Let’s make a personalized plan for your next chapter.

Dr McGuckin Explains How to Fix Stomach Pain!

In this video I share how one of my patients experienced a painful diverticulitis flare-up—and what you can do to speed up healing and protect your intestines.

Learn about:

  • What supplements help repair the gut lining
  • The role of stress, probiotics, and diet in healing
  • Foods rich in sulfur amino acids that fight inflammation
  • Why colorful, high-fiber meals (like this Trails Edge salad) make a difference
  • Easy lifestyle tips to prevent flare-ups long term

Gut healing is more than just antibiotics—this is about restoring your body’s natural defenses.

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Dr. McGuckin is a licensed Chiropractic Internist in the state of Illinois. All other states he is Brian McGuckin, Health Coach.

Dr. Brian McGuckin, D.C., DABCI or Brian McGuckin, Health Coach uses diet and nutritional support to help your body repair. He works with your current doctor(s) and is not considered a replacement for your primary care physician.

Dr Brian McGuckin, D.C., DABCI or Brian McGuckin, Health Coach requires all patients to have a primary care physician to cover emergencies and routine care.

Testing and nutritional supplement recommendations are not a substitute for, or in place of, any medications or recommendations made by your medical doctor(s) or other licensed healthcare professional(s), or healthcare providers(s) and no medications should be discontinued or initiated without the advice of your medical doctor(s) or other licensed healthcare professional(s), or healthcare provider(s) you are seeing.