H. pylori is a bacteria that has been linked to ulcers–both in the stomach and in the duodenum. It commonly will cause heartburn (reflux or GERD) or just a chronic sore throat. Most doctors rarely check for H. pylori in patients with GERD but instead simply prescribe antacids which mask […]
Digestion
Probiotics and Antibiotics
The use of probiotics may reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. If you are on antibiotics, I recommend using quality probiotics taken AT LEAST 2 hours away from your antibiotic dose. I also recommend that probiotics be used for an additional 30 days after the antibiotic treatment has been completed. […]
Benefits of Probiotics
Here is a great article explaining the importance of probiotics and including fermented foods in our diets.
Leaky Gut and Heart Disease
In naturopathic medicine we are taught that the foundation of good health is a healthy digestive system. There is now evidence of relationship between leaky gut and heart disease–at least in part due to inflammation (oxidative stress) which is known to be harmful to our cardiovascular systems. Healing leaky gut […]
Essential Fatty Acid Results
This article may get a little more technical than you’d like, but it is exciting proof of the benefits of including essential fatty acids–specifically omega-3 fatty acids–in your diet. Include your cod liver oil and wild caught salmon in your diet! Read article here.
Probiotics to Support Antibiotic Treatments
Evidence is showing that the use of probiotic-rich foods may prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea. In addition, previous research suggests that after one round of antibiotics, it can take up to 2 years to repopulate the GI tract and that flora imbalances often persist. As a result, I typically prescribe probiotic […]
Garlic Fights Food Poisoning
Research is showing that the constituents in garlic fight a bacteria associated with food poisoning–even better than antibiotics! If you suspect food poisoning, start eating garlic–and call for an appointment since there may be other causes of your symptoms. Read more here.
Top Ten Worst Processed Foods
OK, so I hope you all know how important eating WHOLE foods is for your health and that processed foods are NOT beneficial to anything but your taste-buds (and the seller’s income statements). That being said, there is now a list of the 10 worst processed foods. If you find […]
Love your Spices!!
Another article on the health benefits of spices–so spice up your life!! (or at least your meals!!). Click here.
Fasting–Good for your heart
This is a great article summarizing recent research on the benefits of fasting–even if you only skip 2 meals. Fasting should be done after gaining approval from your physician, however. Please call for an appointment. To read the article, click here.
