The way our bodies react to the food we eat is what determines the antigen response. Now more than ever, autoimmune diseases are on the rise. With over 53 million Americans diagnosed, scientists are looking into a “new school” way of battling these chronic health issues. Autoimmune diseases cause inflammation, swelling, joint discomfort, headaches, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Oral vs… Read More
The immune system functions best when it is able to properly repair and defend itself. The American diet and toxins we are exposed to daily have been causing the immune system to have a lack of defense leaving it unable to repair itself. This causes chronic inflammation and can be linked to autoimmune diseases along with other uncomfortable health conditions… Read More
We have all heard of a virus and had some type of virus in our lifetime, but what exactly is it? A virus attacks when the host’s immune system is weakened. There are multiple symptoms of a virus but overall a virus is accompanied by headaches, fevers, and body aches. Breakdown Of A Virus A virus is a thousand times… Read More
Be sure to talk with your provider before taking or combining dietary and herbal supplements with prescription meds or over the counter medications. Individuals with chronic back/neck pain but want to get away from medication/s, and pain relievers, dietary and herbal supplements could be an option. There are dietary supplements as well as, herbal supplements that although used in nutrition,… Read More
The immune system is one of the hardest working systems in the body. It is constantly working in the background, searching the body for bacterias and any potentially harmful pathogens. The first attacker in the line of defense is secretory IGA (SIgA). SIgA is the predominant immunoglobulin that is produced in the lining of the gut. SIgA Hard At Work … Read More
Autoimmune diseases are a much larger problem than they were 10 years ago. Now, autoimmune diseases are reaching an epidemically high level with over 50 million people diagnosed. In women under the age of 65, autoimmune diseases are in the top ten causes of death. In fact, there are over 100 different autoimmune conditions. Autoimmune diseases have symptoms such as… Read More
Recognizing and understanding common and not so common neck and low back spinal Stenosis symptoms can help in getting an early diagnosis and beginning a preventative treatment plan. Symptoms develop when the spinal canal begins to narrow. The nerve roots become compressed/pinched causing: Neural irritation Inflammation Pain The low back and neck are commonly affected by this age-related and progressive disorder. Symptoms… Read More
Food allergies and sensitivities are more prevalent and are a problem that clinicians are beginning to look into more seriously. Nearly 20% of individuals have food reactions, 4% of those being an immune-mediated response. These food sensitivities can cause symptoms immediately or days after ingestion. Frequently reported symptoms include inflammation, headaches, joint pain, hives, fatigue, and more. Immunologic Reactions Immunologic… Read More
The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer continue to use dietary supplements throughout their treatments and for the continuum of their care. Working with your doctor and adding in natural supplements could help decrease your chance of recurrence. Inflammation plays just as large of a role in cancers as it does in other chronic healthcare conditions. Reducing… Read More
Reflux of gastric contents back into the esophagus is normal in human physiology. However, when this reflux begins to present itself with symptoms, mucosal injury, or both, GERD is diagnosed. GERD is typically associated with heartburn but some patients have the same GERD diagnosis without any signs of reflux. Regurgitation can also occur is there is a rise of gastric… Read More
SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth is an issue in many individuals. With SIBO, many patients experience IBS as well. Over ⅔ of SIBO cases are chronic and long-term treatment is needed. Individuals suffering with SIBO experience bloating, headaches, fatigue, and more. SIBO is diagnosed best with a 3 hours lactose breath test. The 3 hour test is most effective… Read More
Biomarkers are one of the essential ways practitioners are able to assess the flora residing in the gastrointestinal tract. Although different lab companies provide their own research and tests to help practitioners discover their patient’s diverse microbial communities, a gold standard test by Genova Diagnostics has been developed. Genova has made interpreting the results of patients unique bacterial communities easy… Read More
The prevalence and severity of Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is evergrowing. SIBO has been linked to intestinal permeability along with being a contributing factor to many other health conditions. Those who experience SIBO report symptoms such as bloating, nausea, headaches, joint pain, fatigue and overall discomfort. When a patient enters the office projecting these symptoms, a SIBO test is… Read More
There are multiple health conditions and disorders that have been connected to gluten-related intolerances. Gluten-related intolerances such as gluten sensitivity or celiac disease need to be addressed as undiagnosed celiac disease has been associated with a nearly 4-fold increase risk of death. The average human consumes multiple tons of food throughout their lifetime, leaving a lot of heavy lifting up… Read More
Bertolotti syndrome is something has not been heard of when it comes to lower back pain, but diagnostic work has uncovered a common congenital condition. Back pain is experienced at some point by all of us. Around two-thirds of the population will develop low back pain in their life, and more than half will develop chronic low back pain or… Read More