The 5 Pillars of Health & Wellness©
Dr. Cas has spent his career developing, refining and implementing his 5 Pillars of Health and Wellness© to help guide his patients to optimal living. Dr. Cas’ 5 Pillars focus on: Medical Wellness, Physical Wellness, Mental Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, and Aesthetic Wellness. Dive into each pillar by viewing the following articles.
Most recent articles
Top 10 Vitamins And Minerals For Stem Cell Function And Quality
From the time we are developing in utero, through our entire life span, stem cells are essential for our health. They are not only crucial for the development, growth and maintenance of our tissues...
Supporting Stem Cell Health
The human body is made of trillions of cells, and there are hundreds of different types of cells. While each type of cell is undeniably important, there is one type of cell that amazes me the most:...
10 Ways to Treat a Leaky Gut
When you have a leaky faucet, you call a handyman. But what do you do when you have a leaky gut? Leaky gut: A definition Before we dive in, let’s explain what leaky gut is. Leaky gut syndrome is a...
The Importance of Increasing Your Insulin Sensitivity
“Insulin sensitivity” is a term that’s making it into conversations more and more these days. But what does it mean? How does it affect you? And what do you need to do about it? If you’ve asked...
How Hypothyroidism and Celiac Disease May Be Linked (And Why You Should Care)
In functional medicine, we believe that all of the body’s systems are interconnected. When something is wrong with one system, it can show up in another one. (That’s why chasing and treating only...
What’s the Fuss About Functional Medicine?
A doctor’s work is never done – especially when it comes to education. Discoveries and advancements in health care are happening all the time, and it’s critical to keep ahead of the curve to make...
Maximizing VO2 Max for a Long, Healthy Life
Eating right, exercising, not smoking, getting good sleep – these are all well-known foundations for living a long, healthy life. But here’s one you may not have considered: your VO2 max. Until...
7 Ways to Improve Your Mitochondrial Health and Slow Down Aging
Aging – much like death and taxes – is something that affects every single one of us. Aging is a complex process that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. The health of your...
Detoxing for Clean Living
In today’s modern world, we are continually around chemicals and pollutants – no matter how clean we try to live. These toxins have detrimental effects on the entire body, including the respiratory,...
What Are Peptides – And Can They Help You Reach Your Health Goals?
Have you heard about peptides? Wondering what they are – and if they can benefit your health? In this article, we’ll look at what peptides are, how they work, benefits they offer, how therapy is...
Strengthen Your Understanding of Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a medical condition characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that specifically affects people as they grow older. The term sarcopenia comes from the Greek words...
The Power of Building Lean Muscle
Lean muscle mass refers to the amount of muscle tissue in the body that is free of fat. Adequate lean muscle mass is important for numerous reasons, including maintaining optimal physical function,...