Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, rye and spelt. Currently, the only treatment available is the adoption of a lifelong gluten free diet, which is made particularly challenging due to the prevalence of wheat in western diets. It is an excellent example of environmental challenge meeting gene…
Take a stroll down any grocery aisle, and you’ll see countless seemingly harmless products. But if you have a condition known as celiac disease, there could be danger lurking behind every label. Today we’re going to dive into exactly what celiac disease is, how to know if you have it, and most importantly – what…
Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance-What's up With Wheat? Have you been told you have “gluten-intolerance” or worse… that you have celiac disease? Many people go for years without knowing the connection between gluten and their gastrointestinal symptoms, autoimmune disease (thyroiditis, arthritis, lupus etc), skin disorder (eczema, acne, psoriasis), and even neurological disorders (epilepsy, ADHD, autism,…
We’ve all heard the old phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But a more accurate phrase might be “a spoonful a day keeps the doctor away.” You’re probably wondering – “a spoonful of what exactly, will keep the doctor away?” I’m referring to a spoonful of powerful health-boosting castor oil. Today we’re…
Cancer. A word we all know, but that none of us are ever truly prepared to hear. While we don’t yet have a cure, scientists, researchers, and doctors across the globe are working to figure out how we can better detect, prevent and treat cancer. And recent research has uncovered some exciting results that may…
Well, good news for you! People are now using all sorts of different methods to ‘biohack’ their brains and bodies for optimal performance – now, you can do it too!
The recent discoveries surrounding Alzheimer's suggest that one day getting this disease could become optional. In understanding the progression of this disease better, researchers are finding ways to catch it earlier and identify contributing factors so that we can prevent, stop, and reverse this devastating condition.
If there is one disease I ask my patients to have on their minds, it’s type 2 diabetes. According to the 2017 report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans have diabetes (30.3 million) or prediabetes (84.1 million).1 This means that nearly half of Americans have the disease or its precursor.
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what ADHD is, the underlying differences seen in an ADHD brain, and most importantly, we’ll explore a fascinating treatment option that may be the key to not just surviving, but thriving with ADHD.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you ponder the question – what exactly causes depression? If something along the lines of “a chemical imbalance” in the brain is what comes to mind, you’re not alone. For decades, the idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance – namely low levels of…
