At a Lyme awareness event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on August 12, 2013, hero doctor, Dr. Rebecca Risk shared how she successfully overcame Lyme Disease using an integrative approach. In her talk below, she explains how she has found herbal preparations to be more effective than antibiotics in ridding her of her symptoms. Dr. Risk currently has a practice in
It’s inspiring to see how much current scientific research focuses on the role of the gut in both health and disease. Researchers are continuously shedding light on just how important those little gut microbes are in promoting and maintaining health and how gut imbalances are closely linked to many chronic illnesses. For some time now, researchers have been especially interested
As scientists explore the incredibly complex world of the gut’s microbiome,they are continually discovering just how detrimental antibiotics are to this delicate yet vital system. Our children are particularly at risk at a time when their little bodies are working hard to build up their immune systems and foster gut health. One or more rounds of antibiotics
Beautiful, beautiful summer! I’m so very happy that it’s here! To me, there is no better way to start the day then by waking up to brilliant sunshine and a pristine blue sky. Now that the summer’s heat is upon us, I, like many others, find myself looking for lighter meal ideas- ones that are fresh, healthy
Chronic pain is an unrelenting struggle. Only those who suffer from it can fully understand it’s toll. So many diseases come with nagging to crippling chronic pain that can completely hijack one’s life. Many people feel forced to rely on strong pain killers- some can’t seem to make it through the day without them. But what is at the heart of this pain? Exciting new
Surprisingly, there’s a pretty good chance that they do! Medical News Today recently released a report on how Dr. Samantha Nazareth, a gastroenterologist at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) in New York, NY, and her colleagues presented this unsettling claim at the Digestive Disease Week 2015 meeting in Washington, DC in May of this year. Prompted
Gut flora, biodiversity, microbiome, probiotics- these words are used so frequently today that they are at risk of one day becoming little more than trendy health topics. To stay on the path to vibrant health, though, it is so important that we don’t fall into that trap. Antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals, pesticides, radiation and an unhealthy
We’ve recently seen so much research coming to light showing the importance of gut bacteria in determining our health, both present and future. And now, a group of Canadian scientists recently discovered just how vital a balanced intestinal flora is during the first stages of life. They looked at the gut bacteria of infants at 3 months and
An amazing new study came out last month in Pediatric Research that shows a possible way to help prevent babies from developing neurological disorders like ADHD and Asperger syndrome (AS) later on in life. Scientists studied 75 infants: some were given probiotics within the first 6 months of life and some received a placebo. What is incredible is that at
While undoubtedly an important life saving measure, antibiotics can also be remarkably damaging to your health. When taken regularly and for non-serious conditions, antibiotics can harm both your immune system and gut flora in immeasurable ways. North Americans, especially, are overexposed to antibiotics. This is not just simply a result of taking them to address every little cut, cough and sniffle. Surprisingly, our
A diverse and balanced gut flora is vital to ensuring optimal health- both in terms of disease prevention and treatment. Many of us are aware that things like antibiotics, pesticides and poor nutrition can have harmful effects on this delicate system. But now, we are also beginning to see new research that points a finger
How Promoting Flora Diversity is Not Enough in Your Fight For Optimal Health The vital role that our intestinal bacteria plays in determining our health is getting incredible press as of late- and thankfully so. Current research is showing time and time again that diverse gut microflora is key to attaining and maintaining optimal health.
More and more, research is showing that what you eat affects your brain health and influences it’s day-to-day ability to function. Gluten, carbohydrates and sugar can have a devastating effect on brain health, as Dr. David Perlmutter discusses in this interview on Fox and Friends- Fox News Channel. A definite must-watch! Pam BarthaClinically diagnosed with multiple
Dr. Perlmutter, discusses the importance of eating a gluten-free diet in maintaining and achieving optimal health on Live With Kelly and Michael. It is so exciting to see hero doctors like Dr. Perlmutter get such great exposure to a mainstream audience and reach so many people! Here’s to keeping up the good fight! >>> Click Here
No one can deny that physical activity is crucial to our health and that a sluggish lifestyle increases our risk of disease. But what about those already diagnosed with cancer? Could exercise slow the progression of this disease and give them a better chance of survival? In a recent study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers
Drinking Large Amounts of Milk Might Actually Increase Your Mortality and Risk of Fractures How many times have you heard that drinking milk is vital to maintaining good bone health and preventing fractures, especially in women? I can still hear my mom’s voice saying, “be sure to drink lots of milk so you won’t
We all know that gut flora is vital to attaining and maintaining good health. However, certain microbes, when allowed to flourish in a not so diverse environment, can negatively impact your health and ability to maintain a healthy weight. A recent scientific journal published in BioEssays suggests that certain harmful microbes in your gut can cause
More and more often, scientific research is revealing how important gut flora is in maintaining and improving our health. When the gut’s microbial environment becomes less diversified, troublesome microbes flourish, creating inflammation that can lead to disease. Respected doctors like Dr. David Perlmutter are really on track with this new research. His work confirms that
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