Author: PipeTabor

Detox, General Health

Research on Ionic Foot Baths

Many patients have asked me over the years my opinion on ionic foot baths.  While I generally recommended steering clear of them, this is the first research I’ve seen on their ability to detox.  The researchers found no evidence of improved detoxing using the units.  Of particular concern is the […]

Brain and Nervous System Health, Cancer, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain, General Health, Heart Health, Nutrition and Diet, Weight Loss, Women's Health

Great summary on the benefits of Vit. D

This is a great article which summarizes the impact of Vitamin D on your health.  Please note that Vitamin D levels should be monitored by bloodwork.  Make your appointment today to see if you might benefit from Vitamin D supplementation.  Read more here.

Brain and Nervous System Health, General Health, Gluten

Rice Consumption Linked with Arsenic

Please read the attached article implicating rice consumption with arsenic exposure.  This is particularly interesting to me as I’ve had patients with elevated levels of arsenic but no known sources of exposure.  Those on gluten-free diets should also be especially careful as many gluten-free baked goods use rice flour instead.  […]

Brain and Nervous System Health, General Health

Support your Aging Brain

Every brain out there is aging–a first sign of deterioration is difficulties in memory.  This article has helpful ideas to support healthy brain function.  I agree with most of the comments except that I do know that supplements can also dramatically improve brain function when properly prescribed.  Nutritional supplements should […]

General Health, Weight Loss

Sleep loss is linked to Weight gain

This study demonstrates that loss of sleep (whether due to insomnia or simply staying up too late) impacts an area of the brain that increases appetite.  If you have insomnia, schedule an appointment–Dr. Brown can assess you for endocrine imbalances (including adrenal, thyroid, etc.), metabolic imbalances (blood sugar), refer for […]

Allergies, Brain and Nervous System Health

Stress and your immune system

Another reason to practice stress reduction regularly:  researchers are finding scientific evidence linking stress with immune activation.  While this is a good thing when we are ill or injured, immune activation is bad if there is no real event.  We end up with chemicals (called cytokines) in circulation without need.  […]