Posts by Doctor's Nutrition
Eczema Unveiled: Beyond the Itch
It’s itchy. It’s embarrassing. And it affects more than 30 million Americans. It’s eczema. And if you have it, you know the toll it takes on your self-esteem. It leaves you with dry, red, itchy skin, eventually becoming rough, leathery, or scaly patches that get oozy or crusty because you can’t stop scratching. The toll…
Read MoreSupplements you Need in your Medicine Chest to Prepare for Winter’s Ills
If you haven’t already taken practical actions to keep your immune system healthy, there’s no better time to start. Supporting a healthy immune system comes down to simple things like drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep, exercising, managing stress, and eating a healthy diet. Along with a healthy diet, supplements can offer your immune…
Read MoreHow Gut Inflammation Develops
What factors add to susceptible genes to cause ulcerative colitis and other intestinal diseases? Now for some science on how fiber heals. A high amount of dietary fiber normalizes your blood sugar, reduces your body fat, significantly reduces heart disease, is vital for intestinal health, and can even heal intestinal diseases. Let’s now look at…
Read MoreAntioxidants and Your Health
There are many discussions about antioxidants, but not a lot of clarity. We often hear that antioxidants are a key to good health, and while this is true, it’s only part of the story. Not all antioxidants are created equal. However, by better understanding oxidation (the damaging force that antioxidants combat), we can make the…
Read MorePolycystic Ovary Syndrome
Have you ever heard of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? If you’re a woman who has had trouble getting pregnant, you might have. What is PCOS? PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of US women of reproductive age. However, this lifelong health…
Read MoreWhy am I so Tired? The Cause of Chronic Fatigue
One of the most common complaints we hear at our office is feeling fatigued. Fatigue is a way for our body to let us know it needs to rest and recover. Fatigue can be caused by intense exercise or lack of sleep. When a good amount of sleep and rest doesn’t help you recover, fatigue…
Read MoreThe Brain-Boosting Effects of B Vitamins
If you want to maintain your brain health, there are specific vitamins you should prioritize, omega-3s, probiotics, and, perhaps most importantly the B vitamins. The “B” in B vitamins might as well stand for brain health because your brain is in serious trouble without enough of these essential nutrients. B vitamins are a brain-saver. Many…
Read MoreDiabetes: What You Need to Know
According to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases, about 84 million adults in the United States have prediabetes, leading to type two diabetes. That means 34 percent of adults at any given time are poised to cross a threshold that would take them down a chronic disease path. What if I told…
Read MoreTHE MANY WAYS GLUTEN CAN SECRETLY RUIN YOUR LIFE
What is gluten? Gluten is a group of proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley, that directly threatens the health of more than 2 million Americans who unknowingly suffer from celiac, an autoimmune disease. For these people, continuing to eat gluten leads to intolerable symptoms that can become life-threatening. But even if you don’t have celiac disease, gluten…
Read MoreDIGESTIVE ENZYMES: THE HEALTHIER, SAFER CHOICE FOR STOMACH UPSET.
From gas and bloating to abdominal pain, reflux, heartburn, and diarrhea, surveys show that 75 percent of Americans are living with digestive problems. And when you consider the old saying, “You are what you eat,” it’s easy to understand why. After all, we’re now a nation that eats an ever-increasing amount of processed foods —…
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