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Adrenal Fatigue
Does this sound like you: “I’m so exhausted!” “I’m feeling overwhelmed.” “I’m having bouts of dizziness throughout the day.” “I can’t loose weight even though I’ve been going to the gym everyday for weeks.” “I’m tired all day, but can’t … Continue reading
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The Use of A.H.C.C. in Shiitake Mushrooms for Immune Health
A.H.C.C. stands for Active Hexose Correlated Compound. It is produced in the mycelia of the shiitake mushroom. It was originally designed to decrease blood pressure but through research done in Japan it was found to be extremely beneficial in cancer … Continue reading
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Allergy to dairy in kids with reflux
Lately, more and more babies are prescribed pharmaceuticals like Prilosec for their reflux symptoms. In Naturopathic Medicine, when we see chronic reflux in a child we think food intolerance. The most common food offender is cow’s milk. I find when … Continue reading
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Allergies and Probiotics
Probiotics are supplements containing beneficial live bacterial strains. (I like to think of them as our “good gut bugs”) Studies suggest that they aid in the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases by altering the gut ecosystem. A 2005 study … Continue reading
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Naturopathic Treatment of Hypothyroidism
I see many patients that are on thyroid medications for treating their hypothyroidism. When I ask the patient if their cause of hypothyroidism is autoimmune, most patients don’t know. With this article, I am hoping to educate patient’s about hypothyroidism … Continue reading
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Diet As Cause of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Lately, I have been seeing more and more patients being diagnosed with a condition called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). EoE is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus. Symptoms include, swallowing difficulty, food impaction, and heartburn. Diagnosis is made through biopsy … Continue reading
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Diet and Nutrients: Alternative Solutions for Children with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in children, estimated to affect between 5 to 10 percent of children and 3 to 6 percent of adults, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Children with ADHD … Continue reading
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Diet Influences Arthritis Pain
I have been explaining to my patients the connection between diet substances and the inflammatory response involved in pain for years. However, when talked about with their rheumatologist they deny the connection. In a recent study published in the peer … Continue reading
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Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis
Stephen and his family arrived at my office in 2007 exhausted. Exhausted from the rigors of conventional treatment without the satisfaction of improving symptoms. Stephen was a 32 year old man who had been battling ulcerative colitis for 5 years. … Continue reading
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Migraines and Gluten Intolerance
Carol was a 32 year old woman who had been suffering from daily migraine episodes for almost 10 years. She had been through all the standard conventional medical examinations and imaging procedures all indicating no pathology. There was a familial … Continue reading
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