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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...

 

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...