The times we live in are toxic. We no longer live on the same planet our ancestors lived on. The world we face is laden with pesticides, metals and chemicals.
Our country allows almost 300 different chemicals to be added to our foods, whereas our European counterparts allow less than 20. Other countries have banned the genetic modification of foods, whereas our country funds the genetic modification of food.
SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is defined as an increase in the number of bacteria, and/or changes in the types of bacteria present in the small bowel. In most patients, SIBO is not caused by a single type of bacteria, but is an overgrowth of the various types of bacteria that should normally be found in the colon. Less commonly, SIBO results from an increase in the otherwise normal bacteria of the small bowel.
No one wants to get sick—not before their trip or during their trip. Well, how do you avoid or minimize your chances of getting sick? There are plenty of ways! In this article, we will discuss 5 things you can do before your trip and during your travel excursions.
Integrative medicine is a healing-oriented medicine that takes the whole person into account— the body, mind, and spirit. This includes all aspects of lifestyle.
With schools off to a start, busy families and parents have been consumed with getting the right notebooks, lunch boxes, and schedules together. With so many moving pieces that come along with back to school, it is easy to forget about oneself.
For many the consequences of aging seem inconvenient to devastating. Maintaining our youth is synonymous with maintaining energy and health so we are able to stay fully engaged in life.
Another year has gone by and once again we have the opportunity to embrace a fresh season of life. Every year as January 1st approaches many Americans begin to ponder what it will take to achieve new goals.
The holidays are here, and it is time for cheer. However, that cup of cheer might soon bring fear when we add up all the extra calories that show up all around. From Christmas cookies to Christmas stress, there are many reasons that our bellies grow and create the need for the same New Year’s resolution as last year, to lose more weight. Don’t start off behind.
So many times we know someone who begins a treatment and it doesn’t work, or it creates terrible side effects and the treatment ends up being worse than the condition itself. Doctors often say it is called the “practice” of medicine because they have to practice to get it right. Each person is unique and therefore each treatment and intervention will act in a unique way in their body.
Chronic stress can wear down the body, causing fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and insomnia. The adrenal glands determine how well your body handles stress and testing your adrenal function is the first step in restoring your energy levels.
Fall has definitely arrived! This time of year not only brings cooler temperatures, weekends of watching football, and the nearing of the holidays, but also a myriad of brightly colored, delicious, and nutrient dense seasonal fare. Take advantage of not only their ability to add amazing flavors and a festive feel to your meals, but also of their anti-inflammatory benefits and support to your cardiovascular and immune systems.
The frontier of the micro-biome provides an interesting area of exploration and new avenues to treat common conditions. This virtual organ inside an organ is metabolically active in its own right. We harbor 10x more microbial DNA than human DNA which has fascinating implications on health.
