Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S.—but it’s also highly preventable. In this article, Dr. Stengler reveals the real causes of coronary artery disease and how lifestyle, diet, and integrative medicine can work with your body’s natural defenses to protect your heart and even help reverse plaque buildup.

Prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome are closely connected conditions driven by insulin resistance. In this article, Dr. Mark Stengler explains how these disorders develop, why they often go unnoticed, and how diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplements can help restore healthy blood sugar balance and reduce long‑term health risks.

Green tea contains a powerful compound called EGCG, which research shows may help reduce cancer risk by protecting DNA, lowering inflammation, and slowing abnormal cell growth. It also disrupts cancer-promoting pathways and reduces the spread of tumors in lab studies. While it’s not a cure, drinking green tea regularly can be a valuable part of a cancer-preventive lifestyle. Learn more about integrative cancer support at markstengler.com

In this article Dr. Stengler provides a seasonal flu update, highlighting influenza A (especially the H3N2 subclade) as currently circulating, vaccination as the primary protection, and varying vaccine effectiveness by age group, with ongoing CDC guidance suggesting thimerosal-free vaccines for certain populations. Dr. Stengler touches base on additive concerns, alternative vaccine forms, and a range of supplements and interventions sometimes used to support immune health and symptom relief

When it comes to hormone replacement therapy for women, transdermal estrogen (via patch, gel, or cream) is a safer and more natural alternative to oral estrogen. Unlike pills, it bypasses the liver, reducing the risk of blood clots and inflammation. It also provides more stable hormone levels and fewer side effects. At the Stengler Center, we combine transdermal estrogen with natural progesterone for optimal hormone balance and safety.

For years, IBS was thought to be stress-related or psychological, but we now know that underlying issues like food sensitivities, gut infections, and especially SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) are often the real cause. SIBO causes bloating, gas, and digestive issues identical to IBS symptoms—and it’s treatable. Using breath testing, targeted antimicrobials, and personalized diets, patients at the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine are finding real, lasting relief.

Think dietary supplements aren't regulated? Think again. Dr. Stengler breaks down the facts, exposing the truth behind FDA and FTC oversight, common misconceptions, and how supplement quality compares to pharmaceutical recalls. A must-read for anyone questioning the safety and regulation of natural health products.

Still battling fatigue, brain fog, and unexplained symptoms months after COVID-19? You're not alone—and you're not imagining it. In this powerful update, Dr. Stengler breaks down why mainstream medicine continues to overlook Long COVID sufferers, what science really says about the condition, and how integrative therapies are filling the treatment gap. Whether you're a patient or a healthcare worker affected by lingering symptoms, this is essential reading.