Dr. Jill Carnahan's Eight Tips for Daily Detox in a Toxic World Drink more water! Most people simply don't consume enough water to effectively remove toxins from their bodies. If you don't like water by itself, add sliced lemon, lime, or cucumber to a pitcher of water and store in your fridge for a cool…
“Leaky Gut” Syndrome Leaky Gut – The Syndrome Linked to Many Autoimmune Diseases. Hyperpermeability or “leaky gut” syndrome is the name given to a very common disorder in which the cells lining the intestines become “leaky” due to inflammation. The abnormally large spaces present between the cells of the gut wall allow the entry of…
Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms? Weakness, tiredness, or light-headedness Rapid heartbeat or difficulty breathing Poor memory or difficulty concentrating Depression, anxiety, mania Numbness and tingling of hands or feet Difficulty with balance, poor coordination Pale skin Sore tongue Easy bruising or bleeding gums Upset stomach or weight loss Diarrhea or constipation…
5 Scientific Benefits of Beets! I've been picking up fresh heirloom beets at the Farmer's Market from Red Wagon Organic Farm every week anticipating the delicious complex flavor they add to my smoothies (recipe coming soon!) and the boost in energy from the nitric oxide they can produce when consumed. So I thought I'd share with you…
Smell that coffee… mmmm! Why I'm a fan of Bulletproof coffee! I wake up around 4:50 am to the sound of my automatic Cuisinart coffee maker grinding fresh Upgraded coffee beans into the filter for a delicious fresh brew. There is nothing better than rubbing your eyes, rolling out of bed, and padding across…
Did you know your gut microbes could be dramatically affecting your health? Hey guys! …this is not just for women. Men, too, commonly suffer from intestinal yeast overgrowth or fungal dysbiosis! Every day we see new research on the effects of unhealthy gut organisms on the brain, the thyroid gland, the nervous system, the immune system,…
Dr. Carnahan and Hypothyroid Mom Facebook Q&A Question 1: Brianna Wyckoff-My hair is constantly falling out, but I'm not at all going bald. My home is covered in hair. I get fistfuls in the shower. No doc seems to care. My husband hates it. Why??? Alopecia has many causes, ask your doctor to check thyroid…
Dr. Jill’s Top Ten Healthy Travel Tips Do you struggle with staying healthy when you travel? From lack of healthy food options in the airport to being seated right next to the one person who is coughing in your face, there are many perils to your health. If you are like me, you want to…
*This article was updated on 10/17/23 Cancer. This single word can stop you in your tracks. So, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all the brave souls out there fighting for their health, I wanted to give you some tips to help fight back against cancer. So let’s dive into some simple yet…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Leaky Gut: Part II Did you miss my first Leaky Gut Article?! Read more here! So now you may be wondering if you have leaky gut… Food allergies, toxins, sugar, antibiotics, parasites and stress can wreak havoc with your gastrointestinal system, upsetting the balance in your intestine as well as allowing harmful substances to enter the…
