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Plantar Fasciitis: An Overlooked Symptom of Overall Inflammation

 

I've written extensively, both in my investigative reports and my book, Pain & Inflammation Matters, about the connection of a group of foods known as nightshades and their propensity to induce inflammation – sometimes in places we don't even consider could be a reaction to food, like pain in any area of the soles of our feet.

 

After writing a report on this blog about nightshades, I was emailed by several people who totally “get it” about avoiding this group of foods because they too are acutely affected, as are thousands of patients I’ve counselled as well as myself...Click here to continue reading...

Gum Disease, Rheumatoid/Osteo-arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Autoimmune Disorders...PART 2 of 2

 

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs – Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Side Effects

Many individuals with inflammatory disorders (rheumatoid- and osteo-arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.) consume high doses of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs can increase bleeding and possibly hemorrhage after dental procedures – not including the damage to the intestinal tract that may lead to leaky gut syndrome. In addition, many people may also be taking D-penicillamine, steroids or other drugs that are known to weaken the overall immune system...Click to continue reading...

Gum Disease, Rheumatoid/Osteo-arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Autoimmune Disorders: The Connection PART 1 of 2

Individuals with any form of arthritis, arthritis-related inflammatory disorders (Fibromyalgia for instance), or autoimmune disorders are at HIGH risk of developing many diseases of the oral cavity including, but not limited to: Click to continue reading...

 

Fibromyalgia & Victims of Inflammation...watch out for more saboteurs!

As if it wasn't enough to have to eliminate nightshades in our diet in order to keep from accelerating an inflammatory condition. Now, there's new information that you need to know about soy.

 

I' have written for over ten years about the necessity to AVOID ALL nightshades if you have existing inflammation. If you do not do so for at least 90 days, you won't know the benefits...maybe you're so use to living with the pain you don't actually know how destructive it is and don't recognize when it's alleviated...Click to continue reading...

Topical Pain Drug Causes Life-threatening Liver Damage

Many of my readers and patients believe that as long as they're using a TOPICAL medication, it "must not be toxic." I am constantly in awe that the FDA is constantly looking for ways to put down non-drug therapies and remedies, yet the substances that keep popping-up as the most dangerous are those approved by the same organization that "claims" they're only goal is to protect us consumers.

These facts have never been more pointed than the recent announcement by the FDA that a topical gel prescribed for arthritis-type pain, known as Dicoflenac Gel (brand name Voltaren Gel), is linked to SEVERE liver damage - and this toxicity can appear within the first month of use!...Click to continue reading...

Metabolic Modifiers: The Saboteur's That Maintain Unhealthy Weight

It's a new year....are those old extra pounds still taking up residence in your body?

If so, you're not alone. What most dieters don't realize is that their weight-loss attempts are more than likely being sabotaged by what is called Metabolic Modifiers; allow me to explain. Click here to continue reading...

MARS: Multiple Allergic Response Syndromes Part 2 of 2

 

The Role of the Lymphatic System

 

  The lymph nodes act as filtering stations, detecting foreign and potentially harmful substances in the lymph fluid; acting like spongy filter sacks as part of the lymph system. Lymph fluid in an adult equals one to two quarts; accounting for 1% to 3% of body weight. The lymph system is basically the body’s secondary circulation system, thus toxic substances are circulated throughout the system directly through the lymph ducts and nodes connected to the small and large intestines. Click here to continue reading...

Multiple Allergic Response Syndromes (MARS) Part 1 of 2

This article is dedicated to all those who are victims of multiple allergic responses, (aka multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) or environmental illness (EI), and are viewed with hostility, anger, and suspicion in a world and health care system that requires double-blind studies before a condition is considered "real". Click to continue reading...

Protect Your Lymphatics: It's Your Highway to Health

Without the lymphatic system, human life is NOT possible; yet most people do not know or understand its complex work and the vital role it plays in overall health. Lymph support and detoxifcation is NOT taught in conventional medical schools. Click here to continute reading....

Fibromyalgia: Understanding "Fibro-knots"

As a healer turned victim of one of the newly emerging disorders known as fibromyalgia, or myofacial* pain syndrome, I can attest to its pain and the exasperation experienced when conventional medicine doesn't know how to deal with it other than prescribing more drugs for symptom-care without investigating the root causes. Click here to continue reading...