I saw the ugly side effects of long-term antibiotics up close when we treated Sam’s bizarre symptoms that we thought were related to Lyme disease. Our story isn’t so different from many others, of course, because antibiotics are so widely used. Lots of folks are on them, maybe even you or someone ... Read More ›
type 1 diabetes
UPDATED:August 25, 2016
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
How blood sugar affects your breathing
When you think of diabetes, either type 1 or 2, the possibility of complications with your eyes, heart and kidneys probably come to mind. But no one ever gives a thought to their lungs being affected by blood sugar abnormalities. However the unfortunate truth is, unstable blood sugar can do a number ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 3, 2016
Ditch diabetes with this all-natural “Back-to-Basics” plan
Our bodies evolved by developing sophisticated mechanisms that help us adapt to changes in diet, lifestyle and the environment. But what happens when too many negative influences impact our health all at once? Unhealthy foods, an overload of environmental toxins and a sedentary lifestyle can ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2016
Gluten Allergies More Common Than You Think
Dear Pharmacist, My brother is on a gluten free diet now and lost a lot of weight. He's razzing me to join him in his gluten free diet, but I don't see the point unless you have irritable bowel syndrome (that's why he did it). I really like my pizza and beer too! I read you every week, are there ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 19, 2016
Vitamin D has potential to combat Type 2 diabetes
Vitamin D has in studies found to be associated with a reduced risk of a range of conditions including several forms of cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and 'auto-immune' diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. There has, in recent years, been some ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 19, 2016
The diabetic carb-kidney connection
A low-carb diet won't just help diabetics lose weight, seize control of their blood sugar and lower the risk of heart problems--it can also turn back the clock and undo some of the disease's deadliest damage. And now, a study on mice shows how a modified version of the diet can actually reverse ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Gluten Sensitivity: Is Your Food Making You Sick?
Jim suffered from frequent migraines, which were severe and incapacitating. After seeing a number of neurologists and trying multiple medications with no improvement, Jim finally came to see me. His last neurologist found he had a low vitamin D level, and started Jim on 10,000 units per day of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 19, 2016
Why You Might Want to Go Gluten-free
Gluten is a special type of protein that is commonly found in rye, wheat, and barley. And, as you've probably guessed, it is found in most types of cereals and in many types of bread. Unfortunately for many, gluten seems to have an ill effect on health. In fact, many nutritionists and healthcare ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 22, 2016
Slash your cancer risk in half with a simple vitamin
Shh! Quiet please! The mainstream has a "groundbreaking" announcement to make. According to researchers, we're not getting enough vitamin D to effectively fight diseases like cancer. Oh really? You don't say! And tell me mainstream did you manage to come up with that one all on your ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Genetic Link between Vitamin D and Disease Prevention
The evidence continues to pour in about the importance of Vitamin D in preventing and healing disease. Now, a new genome study from Oxford University has linked vitamin D deficiency to a wide range of diseases and has shown the extent to which vitamin D interacts with our DNA. In the study just ... Read More ›
