Earlier this year I read the account of a Dr. Terry Wahl who recovered from Progressive Multiple Sclerosis through diet. She documented her amazing story and the specifics of the diet in The Wahl Protocol. The good news is that it's possible to do the medically...
Nutrition
The Iodine and Hypothyroid Dilemma
The symptoms of underactive thyroid function, starting with weight gain and low body temperature, dry skin, depression, constipation, fuzzy thinking, fatigue, headaches, high cholesterol and fibromyalgia, are epidemic. Thyroid experts suggest that up to 90% of the...
Support for Stressed Adrenals
The adrenal glands bear the brunt of our overly stressed lifestyles. Adrenal overwork and fatigue help to explain how 'stress', something that can seem so mental or emotional, leads to physical illness. Chronic stress disrupts the balance of the adrenal hormones which...
Best Treatment for Stress-Induced Pain
One of the primary reasons that chronic pain doesn't resolve is that the cause of the pain isn't being addressed. Surprisingly, most chronic pain is driven by brain circuits that are stress-induced. One scenario is when we've had pain for a period of time the brain...
ADD, ADHD, or Just Scattered?
Whether we've been diagnosed with an attention disorder, or we're just feeling scattered, we (adults and children) can learn to be more in control of our minds and bodies. To improve brain function we need to be aware of what causes foggy thinking, a lack of focus,...
Addressing the Roots of Illness … Almost Free Lecture
This coming Sunday afternoon in Lakeland I'll be giving a talk about the connection between the Gut, Immune System, and Brain. It will be at the Paint-A-Long Studio at 123 Kentucky Avenue ... from 4:30 pm until 7 pm. The price is $5. I'll be talking about how G.I....
Gut Microbes, Insulin Resistance, & More
I just read an article that began 'An exciting presentation at the International Liver Conference'. Who wouldn't be compelled to read further? The article discusses the impact that our intestinal flora has in either creating or preventing insulin resistance, diabetes,...
Gluten Free News
The FDA has just released new guidelines on gluten free product labeling. Even with better or more accurate labeling practices it can be very difficult to avoid gluten completely. Here are a few ideas to protect yourself or your child from the deleterious effects of...
A New Study Linking Carbs to Food Addiction
A new study is showing that eating carbohydrates can lead to food addictions and cravings. High glycemic index foods, like wheat and sugar for example, stimulate some of the same brain regions that are involved with drug addiction. Follow this link to see the full...