Health Conditions

Is your daily shower making you sick?

February 24, 2012 in Cancer, Health & Healing, Toxins | 54 comments

The quality of our drinking water is a major determinant of our health and wellbeing. It is important to consider not only the presence of pathogens or contaminants, but also the routine addition of chemicals that may cause us harm. Chlorine is a chemical typically used as a disinfectant in public water supplies as an effective way to reduce the level of pathogenic bacteria in our drinking water. (1)Unfortunately, this chemical, and other common chemical disinfectants, ...
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Myths and Truths About Fiber

February 17, 2012 in Cancer, Food & Nutrition, Health & Healing, Myths & Truths | 43 comments

For decades, fiber has been touted as an essential component of a healthy diet. The supposed benefits of a high-fiber diet have been drilled into us through recommendations by our doctors, government, and the food industry alike, yet many of these health claims have not been proven by research.In fact, many studies have demonstrated that excess intake of fiber may actually be harmful, particularly for gut health.The majority of the research supporting the benefits of dietary ...
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Selenium – The missing link for treating hypothyroidism?

February 3, 2012 in Food & Nutrition, Immunity, Thyroid Disorders | 69 comments

A healthy thyroid is a critical component of one’s overall health, and many people are struggling with thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, specifically Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroiditis. In this autoimmune condition, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, with the resulting inflammation leading to an underactive thyroid gland or hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s disease is the most common form of hypothyroidism and was the first condition ever to be classified as an autoimmune disease.I’ve written extensively about thyroid health, ...
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Is GERD an autoimmune disease?

January 19, 2012 in GERD | 67 comments

GERD is an extremely common problem in the U.S.. 44% of Americans suffer from it at least once a month, and 20% suffer from it weekly. (1) Drug companies make $7 billion a year selling acid suppressing drugs - primarily proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec and Aciphex.The popularity of these drugs is predicated on the idea that GERD is caused by stomach acid burning the esophagus. This is known as the "chemical burn" ...
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