A Phantom Odor
Have you heard of phantom pain? Phantosmia is a phantom smell. There is currently no official cure for this, but I met a woman who resolved it in only a few months. We’ll call her “E”. Here is her story.
Managing Acid / Alkaline Balance
I’ll be teaching about pH tonight at my office and thought this would be a good subject for everyone to read about. pH is the measure of acid and alkaline. pH ranges from 0 to 14; 0 being most acidic
Vitamin D and Sun Exposure
Since it is summer, many of us are able to get more Vitamin D. Thanks to a patients suggestion, here are some simple facts about why sun exposure is the superior method of achieving adequate vitamin D. Vitamin D is
Medication Effects On The Immune System
The immune system is primarily affected by the good bacteria in our intestines. Using antibiotics is intended to kill bad bacteria, but it kills both the good and bad, leaving the intestines susceptible to pathogens. Previously, I wrote about
The Benefits of Indoor Plants
If you have been to my office recently or my home, you’ve experienced my belief in the benefits of indoor plants; here is why. Factories, coal burning and auto emissions are the big contributors of outdoor oxygen depletion. Indoor pollutants
Truvia Dangers
Stevia is an herb known to be very sweet and a great substitute for sugar. It is also known for its ability to help balance blood sugar. Due to its popularity, some companies have developed products made from Stevia that
The GMO Labeling Debate
There are 64 countries that have labeled GMOs and several that have completely banned them. Here is a timeline and list of countries and continents that chose to label. 1998 Europe 2001 Japan, Australia, New Zealand 2002 China, Saudi Arabia,
Minerals, The Key for Good Health
Minerals are the most important nutrients one can consume for good health. Minerals are needed for hormones, enzymes, metabolism and even vitamins to function. Inadequate farming procedures, poor eating habits, compromised digestion and the wrong supplements all contribute to extreme
Cholesterol Meds May Cause Memory Loss
A 2012 Report indicates that 32 million Americans use statin drugs to lower cholesterol. 36% of females between 65 – 74 years of age use statins, while 50% of the same age group in males use them. After monitoring these
Why You Should Only Eat Organic Strawberries
During this week, as I spent time with my 4 year old niece Brittney,who told me about her weekend, she mentioned that she ate a strawberry as part of her dessert. Of course wanting her to be the healthiest child