Hiatal hernias are surprisingly common, affecting up to 60% of people over 50, according to some studies. They occur when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. This often causes symptoms like heartburn, acid...
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What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
If you google "what causes irritable bowel syndrome" you will find many websites that say the cause is unknown. One of the reasons "the cause" for irritable bowel syndrome is "not known" is that this diagnosis is so general that many conditions...
The Best Detox to do in the Summer
I want to share with you my own personal practice and what I consider the best detox to do in the summer. Like it or not, all of us are exposed to harmful toxins everyday. The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and...
Estronex: A Simple Test to Evaluate a Woman’s Risk for Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates 231,804 new cases of breast cancer in 2015. In 2010 the same organization estimated 207,909 new cases of breast cancer. As with all cancers, prevention is the best treatment. Estronex is a simple urine test...
When a “Sinus Infection” is an Intestinal Problem
Sinus Infections can be extremely frustrating and at times difficult to resolve. In 2012, I published a post titled "When a “Sinus Infection” is a Neck Problem." That post has been viewed over 70 thousand times! Clearly,...
How Toxic Emotions Are Making You Sick and How To Detox From Them
What are toxic emotions? Take a second to think about a time when someone did something that wasn't nice to you. Oh yeah, you remember that jerk! As you are experiencing this unpleasant memory, have you noticed that your heart is beating a little...
Enjoy the Fish Without the Risk of Mercury Poisoning
The dangers of mercury poisoning are real. It can be confusing knowing what is safe to eat, especially when it comes to fish, in regard to what contains mercury. Which is obviously very frustrating when a person is trying to eat fish to be healthy!...
A Cause of PCOS and its Cure
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is one of the most common hormone disorders in women. In this article you will learn a very common cause of PCOS and how it can be cured. First off, let's get a good understanding of what PCOS is and...
Phthalates Can Make You Fat and Sick!
I bet you never guessed that a skin moisturizer or that delicious Salmon dinner could be loaded with a toxin that can make you fat and sick. Phthalates are the #1 pollutant we have in our bodies, and they can make you fat and sick! Here is a...
Adrenal Fatigue can make you FAT, TIRED, LIBIDO-LESS, CONSTIPATED AND SICK
If this one gland isn't working right it can make you fat, tired, libido-less, constipated and susceptible to infection. This is just a partial list of the possible symptoms caused by adrenal dysfunction. Cortisol and adrenaline are...
Discover the Benefits of Functional Medicine: Transform Your Health with Proven Strategies
If you're the kind of person who values optimal health, not being dependent on drugs, and preventing chronic disease, and when you don't feel good you want to find the cause of the problem instead of just treating the symptoms, then...
Leaky Gut Syndrome: The Hidden Culprit
I can guarantee that you or someone you know is suffering from Leaky Gut Syndrome! Don't believe me? Here is a list of some of the things that it can cause: Fatigue Fever of unknown origin Abdominal pain or bloating Diarrhea Feelings of...
Research Reveals Cardiovascular Diseases’ Most Overlooked and Curable Cause
Research is convincing that the following cardiovascular diseases - High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Heart Attacks, Stroke, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Carotid Artery Stenosis and Generalized Atherosclerosis - can all be caused by relatively low...
Do You Offer Virtual Care?
I can hear you, “How can you fix my back over the internet?”. That's an excellent question, and you’re right, I can’t physically fix your back without getting my hands on you. It's very frustrating when I know if I could just see the patient in...
Why I Don’t Accept Most Insurance
Believe me when I say I wish I could take all insurance. If you are reading this but haven’t called the office to see if your insurance has benefits for us, please call. There are still insurance policies that we are happy to accept. I know...
How can an Ear Infection be a Neck Problem?
If you, or someone you know, have ever had an ear infection, you know how painful they can be. In this article I will explain how one type of ear infection is caused by a neck problem. There are 3 places an Ear Infection can Happen. The first...
The KEY to Weight Loss
I don't care what the diet is, if you're going to experience healthy weight loss, there is one thing that must be right. It must get rid of fat. Weight loss can come from losing water, bone or muscle, which obviously is not healthy. The key to...
Vitamin Supplements are Often Harmful and a Waste of Money
In this article I'm going to explain why you might be doing more harm than good by taking vitamin supplements. That's right, I just said that! Surprised to hear that from a "natural" doctor? Unfortunately, I see it all the time. Good people...
Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a very common problem and is associated with many terms. GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), heartburn, indigestion and even ulcers are conditions that are often lumped together with acid reflux. My purpose in writing this...
What to Do After Taking Antibiotics
What's the best thing for a person to do after taking antibiotics? If you're asking that question, you're smarter than the average bear! A lot of people learn the hard way that after taking antibiotics there are certain things that need...