Most will gain around 5 pounds during the holidays. As we know, 5 pounds is more difficult to lose than 10 pounds. Gaining 5 pounds per year adds up, and before you know it you’ve gained 25 pounds. There are some simple ways to avoid this stubborn weight gain. By following these tips, you will […]
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition and is becoming more prevalent, especially in the developed countries. A patient may choose medications or therapy or both. Psychiatry works mostly in the realm of medications. Unfortunately, few psychiatrists seek further continuing education on other modalities that can help their patients cope. Conventional psychiatry sees mental imbalance solely […]
Many suffer from the symptoms associated with acid reflux or GERD. Symptoms vary and include nausea, burning pain, sore throat or a sensation of a lump, chest pain, and trouble swallowing. There is a sphincter located between the esophagus and stomach which controls what goes down and keeps acid from coming back up. If this […]
Most underestimate the power of food on one’s health and mind. Living foods offer live enzymes that do work in the body. Enzymatic pathways that build hormones, neurotransmitters, and immune proteins need these enzymes and their cofactors to produce what you need in order to function properly. Detoxification pathways also rely heavily on the availability […]
Lyme disease starts as an acute infection with the Borrelia bacteria. If caught, a patient will get IV or oral antibiotics. Many times the acute infection (rash, possibly slight fever) goes unnoticed and the patient may later develop the sequela of Lyme. Genetic weakness, stress, poor diet, long term use of antibiotics, mold and latent […]
Nutrigenetics (how genetics are affected by nutrition) has been increasingly used by alternative practitioners. With DNA testing, a practitioner can target the supplements to strengthen weak pathways. For example, if a patient doesn’t make enough glutathione, the body will be under more oxidative stress which leads to an increased risk for cancer and neurological disorders. […]
Chronic Fatigue is a mysterious disorder that afflicts more people today than it ever has. The main treatment for daily fatigue is Adderol, a controlled substance that was approved for Attention Deficit Disorder. Patients are screened for hypothyroidism, but if the blood test is normal, the patient is sent home without answers. Chronic fatigue can […]
A Different Look At Chronic Disease If you have been diagnosed with a neurological disease such as Alzeimer’s or Parkinson’s there may be an alternative solution to the medications, as the medications for neurological disorders are ineffective. Organic Acid tests reveal bacteria, mold, fungus and chemicals that may be the underlying cause of these disorders […]