It could be your thyroid gland. Over the years, I have treated many patients with low thyroid states as well as those whose thyroid is underactive due to Hashimoto’s disease. Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune condition where the immune system has become confused and begins to attack the thyroid causing the inflammation which disrupts thyroid [...]
Age is not the cause of mental decline. In otherwise healthy people, mental decline is usually a final result of many small hurts done to the brain over a lifetime, sometimes, big hurts: too much alcohol, drugs, overwork, and excess stress, poor diet and toxins, including medications. What can you do to keep your brain fit?
We are all exposed to toxins daily, and if we are healthy, eat lots of natural foods and exercise, our bodies can flush most toxins out without difficulty. Children, however, are more vulnerable than adults to toxins because essential body systems are still developing. Too much exposure to toxins can interfere with the normal development [...]
I talk to many parents who know that allergies can affect their child’s behaviour, moods and ability to learn. However, many people, including doctors and teachers are still not aware that allergies can have significant psychological effects, especially on children. As far back as 1998, research at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in [...]
There are many possible causes for chronic low energy, including overwork, lack of sleep, boredom, stress, depression, anemia (which results in decreased supply of oxygen to your cels), nutrient deficiencies (which can starve your cells of essential nutrients), chronic infection, disease, and sometimes, an out of balance thyroid. Located in your throat, your thyroid gland [...]
Have you ever wondered why we are witnessing epidemic increases in allergies, poor health and chronic medical conditions? After years of clinical practice and research, I am convinced that there are two main reasons for this: chronic stress and toxic overload. Nowadays we are faced with an increasing amount of stress in our lives. From unresolved past [...]
If you can’t budge extra weight, or find yourself gaining weight no matter what you do, it could because of inflammation due to allergies and toxins…and your allergy medicines may just be aggravating the situation. This is the conclusion from two studies proving that toxicity and inflammation from food allergies are major underlying causes of [...]
If you have 6 or 7 year old children, you have probably experienced nursing a child through a middle ear infection (medical name – Otitis media). Around seventy percent of children have middle ear infection at least once, and most of them, between birth to 3 years of age. Middle ear infection (sometimes called ‘glue [...]
Gluten intolerance is now known to be much more common than was previously recognized. It often begins in early childhood, causing a host of intestinal and other problem, but it can develop at any time of life. If diagnosed early, it can be easily managed, and your child can escape years of distress and mounting [...]
If you find yourself feeling low or bloated after a meal; if you have unexplained stomach pains or frequent constipation; if you develop frequent rashes or itches; if you repeatedly binge on a particular food, or have a strong dislike for a food, you may have a food allergy. Click here to read the article [...]
