What Our Blood Types Can Tell Us
Our bodies give us countless clues about what they need and how to keep them well. We use many dietary theories in our practice to create customized plans for clients. One that makes a lot of sense, and that we refer to often, is The Blood Type Diet by Dr. Peter D’Adamo. ...more
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BACTERIA AND RAW MILK: A Very Healing Food.
Consider the fact that humans are almost 90% made from bacteria. Bacteria keeps us alive and covers us in an invisible body armor that keeps environmental insults out. They help us to digest our food and help us make vitamins and minerals....more
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Soy: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Soy is very controversial in the nutrition field. For years, the public has perceived soy as a health food, an ideal source of protein which lowers cholesterol, protects against cancer and heart disease, reduces menopausal symptoms and prevents osteoporosis but is that really the truth?...more
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Improving Symptoms of IBS and Overall Digestive Health
Millions of Americans suffer with gastrointestinal symptoms like heartburn, bloating, gas, constipation (less than 1-2 bowel movements per day), GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), diarrhea, pain, and ulcers. The key to good health stems from a balanced diet appropriate for your unique constitution, effective digestion, nutrient absorption, and good elimination. It seems so simple, yet so many people suffer from poor health as a result of poor digestion....more
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Differences Between IgE and IgG Testing for Allergies and Sensitivities
Understand how and why to test for food and evironmental allergies....more
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The Five Most Common Food Sensitivities
The Five Most Common Food Sensitivities A food sensitivity is an immune system response to a food that the body believes is harmful, and every time we eat that food, our immune system is compromised. Food allergies/food intolerance affects everyone to varying degrees, yet most of us have no idea what it is that we are allergic to that is adversely affecting our lives. There are five foods that account for 75% of all food-allergic reactions. ...more
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GMO's Must Be Stopped!!!
GMO's or genetically modified organismsare organisms that have been created through biotech techniques of gene-splicing. It allows the DNA from one species to be injected into another species in a lab, creating combos of plants that DO NOT occur in nature or through traditional cross-breeding methods. In 30 countries around the world and ALL of the countries of European Union there are significant restrictions or outright bans on GMO's because they arenot proven safe....more
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Get the Metals Out!
Metal toxicity can cause all kinds of symptoms from depression to chronic fatigue to joint pain or GI distress.
I find antioxidant therapy a great way to detox from metals (after you have detoxed and supported the other organ systems first). It is much safer than chelation. Reducing exposure is essential. Some ways the body picks them up are through hair dyes, cosmetics, tobacco smoke, skin lightening cremes...more
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Why Is Everyone Going Gluten-Free?
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Studies indicate that 1 in 167 children and 1 in 111 adults have a gluten allergy, yet most take years to figure it out. Knowing the symptoms of a gluten allergy canspeed up your diagnosis process so you can start feeling better fast. Any ofthe following concerns render good cause to test for glutensensitivity/intolerance:
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