We’re all born with a stress-coping “savings account” filled with chemicals—such as hormones, amino acids, and nutrients—that can be deposited and then withdrawn when needed. Depending on our genes, some of us have large accounts, and some of us have smaller ones. The more stress we’re under, the more withdrawals we make. If we make […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal brain disease that affects some 5.3 million Americans. Over the past 25 years, the number of patients who have Alzheimer’s disease has doubled, and the incidence is expected to increase in coming decades as the US population ages. It’s now become the sixth-leading cause of death in the […]
Did you know that prescriptions for painkillers in the United States have nearly tripled in the past two decades? Fatal overdoses have reached epidemic levels, exceeding those from heroin and cocaine combined, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) I understand that years of unrelenting pain can cause even the most stoic […]
Do You Have A Stupid Doctor Story To Share? I’ve talked about this before, but it still infuriates me. Not a day goes by without me hearing horror stories from my patients sharing doctor stories of incompetence, arrogance, and or downright stupidity. You know what I’m talking about — doctors who tell you to simply […]
Are antacids the answer to your reflux or GERD? NO! First of all, these medications block the absorption of nutrients like zinc, folic acid, B12, calcium, and iron. This can lead to fatigue, anemia, and depression. BUT EVEN WORSE THAN THAT, long term use of medications like Tums, Tagamet, Zantac, etc. can block all stomach […]
(Updated February 2019) Could your achy pain, fatigue, brain fog, low moods, food allergies, brittle nails, thinning hair, bloating, gas, stomach pain, IBS symptoms and or other chronic health problems be related to intestinal permeabilty? You bet it could! Most of my patients have poor digestion, malabsorption, and often take heartburn medications or worse NSAIDs. […]
The internet has a plethora of health-related websites and blogs that hone in on some of the more popular conditions and attempt to explain them in their own terms. One of those conditions recently is anything to do with “Candida.” Unfortunately, “candida” (or “yeast overgrowth”) has become too common of a term on these blogs. […]
Have you been ignoring these common symptoms of undiagnosed food sensitivities? Frequent headaches Fatigue and low energy Intestinal distress, including IBS and diarrhea Brain Fog Psoriasis and Eczema Asthma Arthritis Ear Infections Trouble sleeping Pain in muscles or joints When you struggle with an ongoing, unidentified food allergy or sensitivity, your body constantly sends out […]
(updated January 2024) One of my favorite movies of all time is Bagger Vance. Set in the Savannah, Georgia, post WWI. Directed by Robert Redford, it stars Charlize Theron, Will Smith as Bagger Vance (God on earth) who appears out of nowhere, to rescue battle weary, local golf hero, Captain Ranulph Junuh (Matt Damon). It’s […]
Restless leg syndrome is a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations. Restless legs syndrome may affect up to 10% of the U.S. population. It affects both sexes but is more common in women and may begin at any age, even in young children. Most […]
As a former migraine sufferer myself, I know how a bad migraine can really knock you off of your feet. But for those with fibro, it’s a different level. Individually, both migraines and fibro can be debilitating and keep you from accomplishing day-to-day activities. When you combine the symptoms, it can truly become unbearable. But the […]
The adrenals are a pair of pea-sized glands located atop each kidney. The adrenal gland consists of two sections: the medulla (inner portion) and the cortex (outer portion). The adrenal glands release certain hormones that allow us to be able to deal with immediate and long term stress. These glands and the hormones they release […]
Could your cell phone be why you aren’t sleeping? Studies show that exposure to “blue” light effectively tricks the brain into thinking it is daytime, which interferes with the productions of the sleep hormone, melatonin. The worst culprits? The concentrated blue light found in cell phones, TV, and computer screens. These “shortwave-wavelength enriched” lights short […]
Let’s briefly review what we know about stress and sleep: We know that inadequate sleep creates health problems and worsening symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It creates conditions such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, cognitive problems, headaches, etc. We also know that all forms of stress can lead to medical conditions as well because […]
Join me Tuesday, August 29th 2017, for …… HAS YOUR GET UP And GO GOT UP AND WENT? Learn 5 Things To Increase Your Energy Never miss an event, Sign up Now for Our Alerts: www.EndFibroNow.com Life Is A Beach Earlier this summer my family and I got to spend time in beautiful St. Simons […]
