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…
Drinking Pure Water: An Overlooked Key to Optimal Health! Talking about pure drinking water may seem a bit boring but making sure that you are adequately hydrated and that the water you drink is free of chemicals and toxins is paramount to your health. Perhaps nothing is more basic but more important! Did you know that blood is 92%…
I love hearing the stories of patients who take control of their health and experience amazing results. Here is a testimony from one of my patients… Patient Testimonial of Healing – Tonia M.”It's been a nostalgic weekend for me. Six months ago we were at this same resort in Redding California and my body went…
Best new find in Boulder… Olea Estates Olive Oil! If you know me well, you know one of the highlights of my week is the Farmer's Market in Boulder, Colorado. Getting my weekly supply of seasonal dark leafy greens and fresh vegetables from local farmer's like Red Wagon Organics for my smoothies and juices and occasionally some of Plowshares organic bacon…
“I’d rather treat cancer than chronic Lyme disease.” This was the phrase uttered by another physician to one of my patients who had just acquired a tick bite. This may sound extreme, but Lyme disease can be a devastating and daunting condition. Every month in my practice I see patients who had a tick bite…
Diet-Induced Dysbiosis of the Intestinal Microbiota and the Effects on Immunity and Disease Read full article HERE Kirsty Brown †, Daniella DeCoffe †, Erin Molcan and Deanna L. Gibson * Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; Abstract Diet-induced Changes in our Gut Microbes. The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota is the collection of…
TOXIC BEAUTY! Do You Know What's in Your Beauty Products? Recent studies have shown that we actually acquire more toxins through skin absorption and inhalation than we do through the foods that we eat. This makes our personal care products a big contender in our overall health and well-being. If you feel like you are…
Dr. Jill Carnahan's Summer Reading List will inspire, motivate and get you on course for a healthy living lifestyle. So sit back, grab and apple, find a nice quiet place in your home (preferably outside) and enjoy Dr. Jill Carnahan's Summer Reading List. Dr. Jill's Summer Reading List Top 10 Inspirational/Motivational Love Does Better Than…
Symptoms that indicate you may have Adrenal Fatigue… Click here to take the QUIZ: Do you have Adrenal Fatigue? Morning fatigue — it's hard to “wake up” until 10 a.m., even if you've been awake since 7 a.m. Afternoon feeling of sleepiness or brain fog from 2 to 4 p.m. You may have a burst of energy…
Chances are that you’ve heard of adrenal fatigue syndrome at some point. Although there is some controversy over whether or not adrenal fatigue is a legitimate diagnosis, there's no doubt the symptoms are very real. With adrenal fatigue, some people are told that their symptoms are all in their heads for months before getting a…
