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Traditional Naturopath & Functional Medicine Holistic Doctor San Diego Hi, I’m Dr Gaila and I help patient who suffer with belly pain, bloating and constipation and many other health conditions.Read more
There are an estimated 300,000 deaths per year due to the obesity epidemic. After decades of research, experts conclude that sugar is to blame. Since the late 70’s, Americans have more than doubled their dietary sugar intake. As a result, Type 2 Diabetes now accounts for 95% of all DiabetesRead more
On : 18 January, 2022
In : Autoimmune Disease , female hair loss , Hair Loss , Hashimoto's Disease , Inflammation , Menopause
Female hair loss is usually due to hormonal imbalance, thyroid conditions, nutritional deficiencies, post viral infection or high levels of stress leading to stress hormone imbalances. I have helped many patients over the past 35 years who had hair loss but I didn’t realize how devastating it was until IRead more
On : 14 January, 2022
In : Hypothyroidism , Inflammation , Insulin Resistance , Weight Loss
“It doesn’t matter what I do, I can’t lose weight” is one of the most common concerns I hear in my practice. Here are some tips that may help to explain why you can’t lose weight and what you can do about it. Hidden Causes: Hypothyroid:Read more
Several studies have found that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk for allergies and eczema. Facts regarding vitamin D: Vitamin D status is important in both eczema and allergies because of it’s ability to reduce inflammation and regulate the immune system – both eczema and allergy are inflammatory conditions VitaminRead more
Several studies have shown that people who ate poor quality foods were more likely to be depressed and that people who ate a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fish were less likely to be depressed. Good nutrition plays a key role in keeping us emotionally healthy! Read more
Scientific research is proving that the best approach for addressing eczema naturally is to improve gut and immune health though a healthy diet and good nutrition. A study at the University of Texas Health Science Center found that 75% of children with eczema had food allergies. Allergy causes inflammation and eczema isRead more
On : 26 April, 2015
In : Allergy , Asthma , Autoimmune Disease , Constipation , Diabetes , Eczema , Fatigue , Headaches , Indigestion , Infant Diarrhea , Infant Reflux , Inflammation , Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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 inflammatoryRead 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 andRead 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 theRead more
Omega-3s may be the key for healthy aging. Scientific evidence strongly supports EPA/DHA intake for maintaining heart health and reducing risk of serious cardiac events. EPA and DHA also contain anti-inflammatory agents and are suggested as adjunctive therapies for autoimmune disorders like inflammatory bowel disease (to reduce inflammation-associated digestive complaints)Read more
