The criteria I used for selection of these three therapies are based upon the management of the most common signs and symptoms of chronic health problems. These are pain, inflammation and fatigue. The medical names of the disorders associated with these signs and symptoms include the following as examples: Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia (muscle pain … Continue reading Chronic Illness: What Works? Part One: The Four ‘R’ Program
Biological Terrain Revisited: Balancing Acid/Base, Oxidation Potential, and More
What is Biological Terrain? The concept of Biological Terrain has its beginning in Europe. It is based largely on the clinical research of the French professor Louis Claude Vincent. I wrote an article on Biological Terrain some years ago and have been using it in my practice for quite some time. My interest was further … Continue reading Biological Terrain Revisited: Balancing Acid/Base, Oxidation Potential, and More
Many mental illnesses are inflammation based: More and more science backs up a link between gut health and mental health
You may have heard before that your stomach is home to trillions of bacteria. These microorganisms help break down the food you eat and have a lot to do with the quality of your overall health. But did you know that the state of your gut can impact the state of your mind, and in turn may affect your mood? … Continue reading Many mental illnesses are inflammation based: More and more science backs up a link between gut health and mental health
Probiotics are also good for your liver
Probiotics are good for the liver, according to a study presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology meeting. A team of researchers looked at the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), which is a species common in many over-the-counter probiotic formulations. In the study, the research team fed mice with food containing LGG for two weeks. Then, they assessed how the mice … Continue reading Probiotics are also good for your liver
The wider impacts of gut health
Probiotics and prebiotics are needed every day for optimal health, even to help lower food sensitivity reactions and related allergies. Our intestinal flora cannot be optimal without constant replenishment since we cannot avoid ingesting pesticides and insecticides or GMO foods that elaborate pesticides.This research review will indicate that even allergies are influenced by gut flora … Continue reading The wider impacts of gut health
Young, fat and facing liver disease: As obesity rates climb, fatty livers are emerging as a serious threat to children’s health.
It's often said, these days, that we're a nation of fatties. And, not coincidentally, we're also a nation of fatty livers. Increasingly, millions of those livers belong to children - though most of them don't know it, and neither do their parents and doctors. Usually, no symptoms show up until damage has been done, damage … Continue reading Young, fat and facing liver disease: As obesity rates climb, fatty livers are emerging as a serious threat to children’s health.
SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Source: SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth by Dr. Edward Group If you frequently experience gas, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, you might brush off your symptoms or blame it on something you ate. But if those symptoms linger, you might consider whether you have a more serious health … Continue reading SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Mom’s Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids
Children born to mothers exposed to microbes during pregnancy may be less likely to develop allergies, German researchers say. They found that pregnant mice exposed to inhaled barnyard microbes gave birth to allergy-resistant offspring. The microbe exposure triggered a mild inflammatory response in the mothers. This response was characterized by increased expression of microbe-sensing Toll-like … Continue reading Mom’s Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids
Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDA, is the most common and by far the most lethal form of pancreatic cancer. Pancreapedia reports that it is extremely aggressive, and for most patients their only hope of survival hinges on the total surgical removal of the tumor. Unfortunately, such tumors cannot be removed in upwards of 90 percent of cases, making … Continue reading Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow
Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Thanks to advances in the understanding of the human body and bacteria, the incredible list of benefits that probiotics offer has been brought to light! Knowing if probiotics are right for you specifically might be a challenge, but knowing a little bit more about the family of … Continue reading Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 