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%…
DetailsI 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…
DetailsBest 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…
DetailsSimple Tips To Prevent Lyme Disease. Yesterday a patient contacted me frantically while vacationing in the state of Maine worried because she had just found a tick on her back. She had been told by another physician, “I’d rather treat cancer than chronic lyme disease,” and was quite worried. I reassured her that prophylactic treatment with…
DetailsDiet-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…
DetailsTOXIC 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…
DetailsDr. 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…
DetailsSymptoms 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…
DetailsTake this simple quiz to find out if you might have Adrenal Fatigue or Adrenal Dysfunction… Do you have difficulty awakening from sleep in the morning, often hitting the snooze button multiple times? Do you need coffee to get going in the morning? Have you recently gained weight, especially around the middle? Do you feel like you get every…
DetailsGMO Myths and Truths GMO Myths and Truths: Do You Know The Facts? Genetically modified crops and foods are neither safe nor necessary to feed the world, a new report by genetic engineers shows. The second edition of GMO Myths and Truths, co-authored by genetic engineers Dr John Fagan and Dr Michael Antoniou and researcher…
DetailsFeed the World: Help Ban Glyphosate and Protect Our Future Generations! Feed The World has one single aim: To protect women and children from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals in our food and in our environment. Watch the video HERE. Feed The World’s first project is to ban glyphosate – the world’s most used…
Details6 Simple Steps to Treat Your Depression without Drugs. Depression is no laughing matter. It is a very serious ailment affecting nearly 15 million Americans often treated with potent prescription medications. Furthermore, side effects of antidepressants run the gamut from decreased libido, to flat emotions, restlessness, sleep disturbances, even thoughts of suicide. In cases of mild to moderate…
Details“I’ve got a gut feeling about this” Mind Altering Microbes: How your gut microbiome may influence your mood. While we have certainly heard that appetite and digestion are controlled by the enteric nervous system (also known as “the master control panel in your gut”), who would’ve thought that the gut might also control your emotions and mood? It’s…
DetailsIs Toxic Mold Exposure the Cause of Your Symptoms? Are you one of the many people unknowingly living or working in water damaged building? Did you know it may be dramatically affecting your health? It’s estimated that indoor air pollutants, including mold and mycotoxins may be contributing to more than 50% of our patient’s illnesses. Typically we think of…
DetailsTHE LOW MOLD DIET The Low Mold Diet. Use this guide to shift your diet away from high sugar and starchy foods to more fresh, whole foods. If you suspect you’ve been exposed to mold or mycotoxins, read my post on mold exposure here. Foods that must be avoided Avoid sugar and sugar containing foods: Table sugar…
DetailsDon’t put anything on your skin you wouldn’t eat! Avoid mainstream consumer skin care, cosmetics and personal care products, period! Need soap? Try natural brands like Dr Bronner’s, Mrs. Meyers, Watkins or Nubain Heritage. Don’t eat foods made with chemicals you can’t pronounce. Read the ingredients labels. If the list of ingredients is too long…
DetailsEight Tips For Healthy Eating in the New Year! Start where you are and proceed step by step toward the goal. Follow these guidelines: Read the label before buying anything. The best indicators of how highly processed a food is can actually be found in the list of ingredients. If what you are buying contains more than 5 ingredients…
Details5 Tips to Safely Celebrate the Holidays When You Have Food Allergies. Gathering with family is an important part of the holidays for most of us. If you suffer from food allergies or eat a restricted diet due to a health conditions, it can be especially tricky to navigate. I’m putting together a short list of tips and…
DetailsThe Biology of Food Addiction The Calorie Hypothesis Current view: Obesity is just lack of will power …eat less, exercise more The Biology of Food Addiction. This model fails because: Our body’s wise compensatory mechanisms defend against weight loss by decreasing energy expenditure and increasing appetite as we diet High glycemic carbohydrates (like added refined sugars,…
DetailsGratitude… the key to health and happiness. Just in time for my favorite holiday of Thanksgiving! Did you know gratitude will increase your joy in life and dampen your stress response. It may even enhance your immune function! Studies show that gratitude is a habit, just like flossing. Give it a try today… Here’s a few tips…
DetailsFlu season is just around the corner and there are many ways to enhance your immune system naturally! Don’t let the headlines scare you… your amazing body was built to fight off infections if you treat it well. You are not destined to get influenza! I believe for most individuals, there are better ways than a…
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