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Bee Stings: First-hand Solutions to Second-hand Reactions, Naturally

 

Prevention Protects Bees and You

I’ve written previously regarding the global concerns about the diminishing mysterious decline of honeybees. One consequence of bee stings that many who are stung do not think about is specifically what happens when a bee stings you, specifically a honeybee, she dies. Therefore, prevention is prudent for you and the bee...click to continue reading...

New BIG THREAT - Little-Known E.Coli Strains...protect yourself NOW!

There’s a new threat in town and it’s not from the typical terrorists – it’s from six little-known deadly food-borne bacterium.

 

Recently, in a New York Times article “E. Coli Path Shows Flaws in Beef Inspection,” reported about “The Big Six” – a range of disease-causing strains of E. coli that usually get no respect or reaction when their E-coli cousin O157:H7 takes center stage for sickening and/or killing thousands of people. These six cousin strains are just as dangerous and you need to know about them....click to continue reading...

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...

Diabetes, Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D

Diabetes and Vitamin D

A recent study connected the condition of insulin resistance in women with low vitamin D levels. Insulin resistance simply means insufficient insulin is released to produce a normal glucose response from fat, muscle and liver cells. According to results from a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition, insulin was significantly lower in women following high doses of vitamin D supplementation.     

 

Optimum effects were observed when blood vitamin D levels were in the range of 80 to 119 nanomoles per liter, according to researchers, therefore, “providing further evidence for an increase in the recommended adequate levels.” Click to continue reading...

Third-hand Smoke -- Invisible Toxic Gases...Protect Yourself!

Cigarette Smoke 101:

• Second-hand smoke is the smoke from another's cigarette.
• Third-hand smoke is the invisible, toxic gases and particulates that cling to hair, skin, clothing, furnishings, automobile interiors, public places, aircraft -- AFTER smoking has ceased.  
• Toxic chemicals in smoke linger and become embedded in people and everthing within the environment where the smoke was airborne and...are still inhaled after any visible smoke is long gone.
• Third-hand smoke endangers ANYONE who comes into contact with smokers, their homes, cars, or their possessions -- airing out a room or car by opening windows or using fans may make you feel the air is clean...it is NOT...it is STILL contaminated with toxic gases and particulates...Click to continue reading...

The Apple of Your Eye and...Much More!

A fruit that has finally achieved Super Fruit status…it’s about time...

We’ve all heard the old cliché’s about apples such as, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well my friends, the apple has finally proved itself scientifically as a true Super Fruit and validated those old sayings we’d heard since childhood...Click 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...

 

Hormone Havoc & Anxiety/Panic Disorders -- Attention Men and Women!

I just completed a Blog Series attempting to shine some light on causes of anxiety/panic disorders that wreck havoc on the lives of victims as well as their families.    

One aspect that must also be addressed is that of hormone imbalances. More and more we, as practitioners, are finding that men and boys are experiencing the disorders that previously were mostly a "woman's disorder".

Our hormones are marvelous when they allow us to create new life and function at the top of our game. However, they're maddening when they trigger unexpected physical and/or emotional symptoms because they are too high, too low, or suddenly get completely depleted because of undue stress in our lives.

Anxiety is often mistakenly blamed on strictly excessive stress. However, most do not connect out-of-balance hormones and/or depletion of essential minerals and electrolytes that directly affect our emotions and abilities to cope. When under excessive stress, our body literally sucks-up the reserves of minerals/electrolytes and causes deficiencies most often mis-diagnosed or mis-treated...Click to continue reading...

The Dreaded "C" Word - Scientific New Hope

Just about everyone, me included, know someone diagnosed with lymphomas and other forms of cancer. Everyone who experiences unusual symptoms always dreads going to their doctor for fear of being diagnosed with some form of cancer…no other word in medicine provokes the same intensity of fear.  

Statistically Speaking

In the U.S. alone…

• One in every Two men and,

One in every Three women will be diagnosed with some form of cancer…and the Canadian statistics are very similar.

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