If your SIBO treatment isn’t working, it's important to figure out why. SIBO – otherwise known as small intestine bacterial overgrowth – is an infection within the small intestine. And treatment usually involves antibiotic drugs. When you have SIBO, you have either too much bacteria living in your small intestine. Or you’ve got the wrong sort. Either way, you're bound to see a constellation of symptoms, including: Gas … [Read more...] about SIBO Treatment Hacks: 5 Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
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Fertility Foods
Whether you're just starting to think about kids or have been trying to get pregnant for awhile, the best medicine to optimize fertility is a healthy diet. Begin to pay a bit more attention to what and how you are eating, because now the old adage, "You are what you eat" not only applies to you but also to the baby that will soon be growing inside you. While you may think you know what it means to eat healthy, you may also be … [Read more...] about Fertility Foods
Resource Guide for Your Holistic Home Remedy Kit
Cod liver oil – cod liver oil here Probiotics – I use this probiotic for infants, this probiotic for kids, and this probiotic for adults Vitamin D3 – This is the vitamin D we keep on hand Vitamin C - This one Elderberry Syrup – Learn how to make elderberry syrup or buy it here Echinacea - Get it here Homeopathic remedy kit - I have this one Homeopathic shotgun remedies: Cold Calm Complete Flu Care … [Read more...] about Resource Guide for Your Holistic Home Remedy Kit
Healing Eczema Naturally – Abby’s Story
Today Abby from PrimePhysiqueNutrition.com is sharing her amazing story of healing eczema naturally after a lifetime of extreme suffering and failed treatments. Welcome, Abby! My journey has been painful and tiring, but I'm glad to say that I've finally overcome severe eczema - despite numerous doctors telling me that eczema can never be cured. As a teenager, I had doctor appointments lined up on a weekly basis to see if I … [Read more...] about Healing Eczema Naturally – Abby’s Story
Soy NOT Safe?
Soy has had a huge hey-day as a miracle food from the 90's, and the hype is still alive and well for many health-conscious people. BUT, while soy and soy products may serve as a good source protein and other nutrients for vegetarians, in reality, this bean has quite of list of reasons why to just say NO, including allergies, thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances including PMS and infertility, and more. Before you pour that … [Read more...] about Soy NOT Safe?
Protect Yourself from Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
Worried about radiation exposure? Accidents at nuclear powder plants – like the one in Fukushima – might have you avoiding seafood from the West coast. But before you put on your radiation suit, it’s important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. Nuclear Radiation 101 Before you put on your radiation suit, it's important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. The most common radioactive … [Read more...] about Protect Yourself from Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
Natural Remedies For Allergies and Asthma
Ah, springtime! Chirping birds, vibrant wildflowers, and long sunny days. Unfortunately, this change of season also stirs up pollen causing sneezing, sniffles, wheezing, and other symptoms of allergies and asthma. For many kids this means sitting inside on beautiful days, ingesting heaps of medication, and missing out on lots of fun. While allergies may be triggered by external forces of nature, the root causes are actually … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies For Allergies and Asthma
Back-to-School Immune Boost for Kids
All the excitement of back-to-school can also cause some stress. Changes in schedule, being exposed to more people and more germs, and the change in season can tax the immune system. In Chinese Medicine, the end of summer marks an important seasonal change. Just before kids head back to school, the 'Late Summer' season begins, the season associated with harvest, the earth element, and the digestive system. This is a great … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Immune Boost for Kids
How Chinese Medicine Can Help You Heal Eczema
Eczema is the most common pediatric conditions that I treat in my Chinese medicine practice. It's no surprise so many patients are seeking to heal eczema since over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from this skin condition. Most of these cases begin before the age of five. For years, I was personally plagued with dishydrotic eczema - itchy blisters on my fingers and hands that started from years of bar tending. Both of … [Read more...] about How Chinese Medicine Can Help You Heal Eczema
What Would Emily Do… about Raw Milk and Measles Epidemics? (5/15 Edition)
Should We Still Drink Raw Milk - Measles Outbreaks This week's edition of “What would Emily do” is dedicated to just two questions that I hear often: 1) Do I still give my family raw milk despite the accounts of a super strain of E. coli that lead to a 2 year old needing a kidney transplant? 2) What do I do to protect my kids from measles 'epidemics' and other reported outbreaks of vaccinatable (my word) childhood … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do… about Raw Milk and Measles Epidemics? (5/15 Edition)
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Folks ask me all the time what supplements I use for my family, where to find the best and most affordable real food staples, and for suggestions on healthy living products from water filters to cleaning supplies. Below is a comprehensive guide to products that I whole-heartedly recommend. The brands listed in the categories below are quality vendors that I believe in and purchase from myself. Please know that many links … [Read more...] about Check out my favorite products…
Soy is Not a Smart Solution for Menopausal Symptom Relief
Call me a scrooge, but I'm not personally a fan of those cynical 'over-the-hill' birthday cards that lament each passing year as an embarrassing inevitability. Having lost my dad to cancer when he was only 57 and I was still a teen, I have a deep respect for the privilege of growing older. While I admittedly am not in love with my new grey hairs and smile lines, I do appreciate the banked life experiences and little sparks … [Read more...] about Soy is Not a Smart Solution for Menopausal Symptom Relief