Glycemic Load of Foods Table
See my Glycemic Load of Foods Table here (opens new…
Low FODMAP Diet Proven Effective, but is it Necessary?
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Figs Relieve Constipation in Clinical Trial
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Resveratrol Shows Beneficial Effects in Ulcerative Colitis
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Essential Detoxification
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Effective, Zero Cost Dietary Therapy for GERD
Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is a common digestive disorder associated with heartburn and/or upper abdominal pain as well…
Digestion & Aging
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Is Your Child Constipated? Try This Natural Solution
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Probiotics Can Affect More Than Just Digestion
Probiotics—the good bacteria that live in your gut and that are also found in yogurt and dietary supplements—have been shown in a variety of…
The Healing Power of Proteolytic Enzymes
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Welcome
On the Dr Oz show
On the show I discussed the failure of conventional medicine to address the underlying issues in many health conditions offering little more than drugs as biochemical “band aids.”
April is National Autism Awareness Month
Autism is a condition characterized by difficulties with social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or narrow, obsessive interests that usually become apparent before a child is three years old. Autism spectrum or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has three primary forms:
- Classic autism
- Asperger syndrome
- Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS).
It is now estimated that the prevalence of autism in the United States has risen to 1 in every 88 births and almost 1 in 54 boys. The cause of autism is extremely controversial. It does have a strong genetic component, but like most health conditions dietary and environmental factors play a huge role in whether the genetic predisposition will manifest and to what severity.
For more information, go to Autism Speaks – the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. For natural approaches to autism, please consult the 3rd Edition of the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine.
For more information, please see the completely revised and updated 3rd edition of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine.