Take 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…
DetailsDiagnosis 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…
DetailsIt’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, so here are a few simple tips for breast cancer prevention! Exercise: Women who do aerobic exercise 3-5 times per week have a 37-60% less risk of breast cancer. Exercise lowers the amount of estrogen and dangerous estrogen metabolites. Stress Reduction: Chronic stress is a huge risk factor not only…
DetailsDr. 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…
DetailsDr. 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…
DetailsDid 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,…
DetailsDo 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…
Details“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…
DetailsDr. 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…
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