Most of us are familiar with having the occasional belly ache or bout of bloating and gas. But what happens when your daily bloating becomes so bad you can hardly button your pants? Or when your abdominal pain gets so bad that it’s hard to even leave the house? This is the unfortunate reality for…
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…
Immunology in the Gut Mucosa. The gut mucosa hosts the body's largest population of immune cells. Nature Immunology in collaboration with Arkitek Studios have produced an animation unravelling the complexities of mucosal immunology in health and disease…. CHECK THIS OUT! The gut mucosa is the largest and most dynamic immunological environment of the body. It's…
Today we’re going to explore exactly what happens when your immune system becomes impacted by toxins, how these pernicious substances exert their effects, where you might be exposed to these compounds, and most importantly – what you can do to protect yourself. Let’s dive in.
“As long as you feel pain, you’re still alive.”
As a doctor, I’ve listened to many patients tell me that pain is a normal part of life. Some may even call it essential.
Cold and flu season are in full swing. I frequently get asked if I recommend the flu vaccine. My answer is simple… a healthy immune system is the best defense against colds and flu. If you have an immune deficiency or other serious illness it may be appropriate. However, for the rest of us, strengthening…
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what infrared energy is, what it does within our bodies, how it can supercharge your health, and most importantly – how you can best harness this infrared energy to elevate your health from the inside out.
Today we’re going to explore exactly what postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is, how this condition causes such intense fatigue and cognitive deficits, some tried-and-true treatment options, and a couple of surprising newer treatments. Let’s dive in.
Iron is a well-known essential mineral that plays key roles in a variety of important processes in your body. You’ve probably been told by your parents or doctors about the dangers of iron deficiency, especially if you’re a woman. Perhaps the most important of the warnings is that without iron, your body wouldn’t make enough…
Today we’re going to explore exactly what irritable bowel syndrome is, how your gut microbiome might be the root cause, and the steps you can take to manage this condition.
