Do you meet the criteria for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and can’t find relief? Do you look pregnant thanks to a bloated belly? Are chronic diarrhea or constipation your constant companions? If so, you may be a victim of stubborn gut bacteria, also known as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO can worsen Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism […]
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in adults following surgery or taking chemotherapy and post-operative dental pain. Acupuncture may be effective in treating a number of other conditions. More research is needed to define more precisely the role of acupuncture in health care. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that […]
Leaky gut is a condition affecting the lining of the intestines, creating a dysfunctional environment for proper digestion. It is also called “increased intestinal permeability”, because with leaky gut, the intestines lose some of their ability to filter nutrients and other substances. When this happens, particles of incompletely digested foods, bacteria, other waste by-products may leak through […]
The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unknown, but most experts think that it’s related to problems with digestion and increased sensitivity of the gut. Many causes have been suggested – including inflammation, infections and certain diets – but none have been proven to directly lead to IBS. PROBLEMS WITH DIGESTION Your body usually moves food through your digestive system by squeezing and relaxing the […]
Your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple, is your chief gland of energy and metabolism and is a like a master lever that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as every cell […]
Most thyroid disease seen in adults also occur in children. Although there are some differences in management, the principles remain the same. It is very important to explain to the child, depending on their level of understanding, where the thyroid is and what it does. A good way to describe the shape of the thyroid […]
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (having too low levels of thyroid hormones) in the United States. The condition was named after Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, the doctor who described it in 1912. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is caused by an auto-immune process that causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. Symptoms and signs of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis resemble those of hypothyroidism generally and are often subtle. They are […]
Being sick is one of the worst feelings in the world. In this day and age we are so used to having quick fix solutions when it comes to our medicine. What you may not know is that homeopathic remedies and integrated medicine could be the answer you have been looking for with a persistent problem. There […]
Alternative and integrated medicines are becoming increasingly popular with the general public. Many people want to discover more natural ways to treat the issues they have. The truth about homeopathy in this country is that it is actually extremely popular. Many people have been using homeopathy for years to treat illnesses. However, not many people were as […]
In today’s hectic pace, we tend to not look after our bodies properly as we are too busy and would choose the quick fix way when we fall ill. It is easy to go to your doctor and get antibiotics prescribed to make yourself better, but this can leave your already lowered immune system depleted […]