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Over 75 medical studies have shown that taking inositol can help your PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) issues. Myo-inositol is a carbohydrate found primarily in fruits and is important for insulin sensitivity.  In PCOS, insulin resistance leading to increased levels of insulin is thought to be the primary reason for the development of the syndrome. WithRead more

A recent study showed that nearly 42 percent of migraine patients were deficient in vitamin D. It also showed that the longer you suffered from chronic migraines, the more likely you are to be vitamin D deficient. Another recent study showed that patients taking B6, B12, and folic acid supplements had a two-fold reduction in migrainesRead more

If you are feeling depleted, essential oil aromatherapy can be a gentle and safe way to rejuvenate your energy and invigorate your senses. Essential oils are typically blended into and applied with a thicker carrier oil (such as grapeseed, jojoba, almond, or other massage oil). With this method, you can massage the oil into yourRead more

Do you have dry, flaky skin, chicken skin or alligator skin on the back or your arms, dandruff, dry hair, soft brittle nails, fatigue, menstrual cramps and poor attention span? These are signs of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency (EPA & DHA). To correct this deficiency, reduce your intake of omega-6 fats (processed vegetable oils) andRead more

When you skip breakfast, your body increases production of stress hormones and starts to break down muscle (not fat – muscle!) to use for energy. It’s a very stressful situation for your body and wreaks havoc on your blood sugar balance for the rest of the day. It is best to eat breakfast within 30-45Read more

Did you know that because magnesium is so essential to body energy production, symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, cramps, muscle spasms and muscle pain can result from a deficiency. Other symptoms of magnesium deficiency include constipation, kidney stones, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety and heart disease. Most Americans are deficient in magnesium and most doctorsRead more

Want to Increase Focus & Feel Less Anxious? We all live in an era of distraction heightened by stress, time, pressures, lack of sleep, and balancing multiple, simultaneous incoming messages (TV, computer, cell phone). Even mild symptoms of distractedness can increase feelings of stress and anxiety.  Likewise, anxious thoughts can keep us from focusing on tasks.  “GoRead more

Did you know that 70% of your immune system is controlled by the health of your gut? Did you know that the majority of illness is now being connected to the health of your gut? David Perlmutter, MD, in his book “Brain Maker” has cited research showing that diseases such as IBS, skin disorders, headaches,Read more

Why Some Foods Can Cause Health Problems When you eat an allergen, your body sees it as a threat and your immune system sends out an alarm as though it is being attacked by a foreign invader. Your immune cells produce proteins called antibodies that trigger the release of inflammatory chemicals that cause allergic symptomsRead more

Did you know that having high levels of inflammation-related proteins can make it very difficult for you to lose weight? Chronic inflammation can make you feel more hungry and slow down your metabolism. This causes you to eat more and burn fewer calories. Inflammation can also increase insulin resistance and has been linked with futureRead more

Over the past 32 years, we have helped hundreds of patients overcome gallbladder symptoms by following this simple program. Identify and eliminate food allergens with an allergy elimination diet. Dr. James Brenneman M.D., Chairman of the Food Allergy Committe of the American College of Allergists, discovered that food allergies cause swelling of the gallbladder ductsRead more

Insomnia is very common among depressed patients. Evidence suggests that people with insomnia have a ten-fold risk of developing depression compared with those who sleep well. The “normal” amount of sleep for any individual is age dependent and determined by the amount required to maintain physiological homeostasis and daytime alertness. Studies of humans in environmentalRead more

New research is revealing that many cases of depression are caused by an allergic reaction to inflammation. Tim de Chant of NOVA writes: “Inflammation is our immune system’s natural response to injuries, infections, or foreign compounds. When triggered, the body pumps various cells and proteins to the site through the blood stream, including cytokines, aRead more

One of my patients recently told me about a canker sore remedy that works quickly and painlessly – it’s called Canker Sores BeGone. You can get it online, or find it in most health food stores. This product works!! To prevent canker sores: eliminate gluten take a multi vitamin/mineral supplement to correct possible deficiencies inRead more