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Author: PipeTabor
Help for Pharmaceutical Costs
While treatments focus on helping individuals achieve their health goals without the need for pharmaceutical medications, sometimes pharmaceuticals are indicated and needed. Washington State offers a prescription assistance program which can help, especially if you have no insurance or high deductables. If you take a pharmaceutical medication, check and see […]
Sugar Also Reduces Absorption of Nutrients
Please read the attached article regarding sugar and how it reduces our ability to absorb certain nutrients. This is just another reason of many to avoid sugar consumption–like we need more reasons! I will never forget skimming some eclectic nutrition books when I was in medical school–I ran across a […]
Eat More Vegetables–Yes, Research is Supporting This!!
Not that we need more research to know that we need to eat our vegetables, but just in case you want some encouragement, please read the attached article! 🙂
Lyme Disease On the Rise
Increasingly, we are hearing more about Lyme disease–in particular, the chronic effects of Lyme infection. Here is a recent article about the increase in Michigan as well as a link to reducing your risk of a tick bite. Unfortunately, we often are never even aware of getting a tick bite […]
LDL–Not the Demon It is Made Out to Be
While excessive levels of LDL (particularly certain fractions thereof) are associated with plaque formation, LDL is also necessary for transport of chemicals throughout the body, including your BRAIN! There are advanced labs that can be run to further assess lipids and their potential risks. And there is simple imaging to […]
“Cancer Defense Diet”
EWG has just released their “Cancer Defense Diet“. Keep in mind that diets designed to help reduce the risk of cancer also help reduce the effects of aging, too! Check out their recommendations!
White Matter Lesions Improve on Gluten-free Diet
Here is a case of white matter lesions improving, along with neurological symptoms, on a gluten-free diet! What are white matter lesions? They are findings in the brain associated with Multiple Sclerosis and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). And what about those who have neurological symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling, mental fogginess, […]
Mustard Pack
The Mustard Pack treatment can be very helpful as part of treatment for bronchitis and chest congestion. It is a simple treatment using dry mustard, flour (yes, gluten-free flour works, too), and water. Please see the attached instructions. As always, consult your doctor when ill as this is just part […]
Sauna Bathing May Reduce Risk of Dementia in Men
A recent study reveals that regular sauna bathing reduced the risk of dementia by 66% in men. More research, including on women, is needed, but these results are encouraging. The detoxification abilities of sauna bathing have long been noted. I’m pleased to now offer far-infrared sauna treatments at my office. […]
