The Truth About Stomach Acid
You may have been told by your doctor that you have too much stomach acid and that you need to take an antacid. Overproduction of stomach acid is far less common than low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) or no stomach acid (achlorhydria). Hypochlorhydria is a serious overlooked problem and can cause the following symptoms: Acid reflux…
Why Eat Organic Eggs?
In the past, eggs have gotten a bad rap for being too high in cholesterol. People started eating egg whites, making chemical-laden egg beater omelettes or avoiding them all together. However, eggs can be one of the healthiest foods you feed yourself and your family. The Importance of Cholesterol Cholesterol plays a vital role in…
Eight Common Signs of Liver Dysfunction
There’s no doubt that we live in a toxic environment. Chemicals are found in house-hold cleaners, pesticides and fungicides, tap water, car exhaust fumes, pharmaceuticals, beauty products, and cigarette smoke. This places an incredible burden on our bodies, especially the liver, our main organ of detoxification. The accumulation of toxins and toxic by-products in our…
When Your Doctor Says Your Labs are “Normal” but You Still Feel Sick
Conventional lab ranges are based on the average of what is found in the general public, not necessarily healthy individuals. We all know that the average American is overweight, sick and tired. It is not optimal to simply be “in range.” As a naturopathic doctor, my goal is to optimize the health of my patients.…
