Probiotic Use in Livestock to Prevent Foodborne Illness
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND A novel idea, using probiotics to prevent bacterial disease in our food sources thereby protecting against foodborne illness. Exposure to pathogens residing in our livestock is a direct risk for the development of food poisoning. The overuse of antibiotics in food-producing animals has contributed to the increase in antibiotic resistance and […]
Why Does Heartburn Happen in Pregnancy?
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.Bsc, ND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as heartburn, is one of the most common symptoms women experience during pregnancy, with its prevalence reaching up to 80%.1,2 The reasons why this symptom is so common in pregnancy is due to increased pressure in the stomach by the growing baby, causing the […]
Finding the Cause of Gastric Distress
Cheryl Hamilton, NMD Do you experience abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating after you eat? Do you go longer than 24 hours between bowel movements? Are your stools hard to pass and pebble-like? Do your bowel movements alternate between diarrhea and constipation? If so, then read on because you don’t have to suffer. There are many […]
Everyone Passes Gas
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Some patients are rattled during their first Naturopathic visit when asked questions about their digestion and bowel habits. Most patients loosen up and eventually share the information that is pertinent to their holistic health picture. I have observed that when a couple is sitting in my office together, the conversation […]
Probiotics and the Immune system
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND How Probotics Potentiate Antibody Production post Vaccination The immune system is divided into 2 subtypes, the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system. Innate immunity includes physical barriers to the exterior world like skin and mucous membranes, but also includes cells that patrol the body and “consume” anything that is […]
6 Wild Uses for Garlic Besides Keeping Vampires Away
Garlic is a well-known Longstanding Destroyer of Toxins Garlic has been used to ward off evil in virtually every tradition leading back to the ancient Egyptians, who ate a daily ration to ward off illness thought to be caused by evil spirits. European folklore thought garlic kept away “ the touch of Satan” which was […]
Homeopathy for IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder that is characterized by altered diarrhea or constipation and abdominal pain, affects about one in 10 people worldwide according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. While the exact cause of this malady is unknown, what is starting to become clear is that homeopathic treatment shows significant promise in […]
Where The Rubber Meets the Road: Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Dr. Gary Weiner, ND, LAc Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprised of ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is one of the 5 most prevalent gastrointestinal diseases in the United States. It is without a medical cure, often requires a lifetime of care,1 and can be difficult to manage with either conventional or unconventional treatment. […]
All About Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP The human microbiome (friendly intestinal flora) is a hot topic these days. The truth is that these organisms, outnumbering the total number of human cells in our bodies, are essential for health. They exert major effects on immunity, hormone balance and absorption of nutrients. Their numbers are normally smallest in […]
Gut Check
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Hi, ladies! In the infamous words of Olivia Newton John, let’s get physical! This month we will focus on your physical heath by enhancing one of the most crucial systems in your body… the gut. A topnotch gastrointestinal system is key to having balanced hormones, a strong immune system, resilient […]