Chemical herbicides and pesticides’ impact on the gut
Your gut microbiome can be altered or even destroyed using external herbicides and pesticides. These chemicals destroy the healthy, beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms present in your gut, potentially leading to immune system disorders by way of leaky gut and other chronic health issues including certain cancers and psychiatric disorders.
Detoxification: Slow and steady wins the race
At this time of the year we get a lot of patients asking about detoxification procedures. After holiday indiscretions comes the remorse and sick feelings that result from eating and drinking sweets, alcohol, and chemicals that many of our healthy patients usually avoid. By drinking water and eating organic foods you can detox yourself, and there are other ways to increase the speed of detoxification when needed.
Are there healthier Halloween treats?
While sugar on special occasions can be ok, we must be vigilant about the toxins within artificial candy. There are ways to make healthier choices for our kids on Halloween that limits toxin exposure while allowing them to celebrate the holiday.
Are plastic bottles causing low testosterone in men and women?
Plastic water bottles have been linked to low testosterone in males and low libido in both sexes.
Are you suffering from toxicity?
With the enormous amounts of toxic metal in the environment and widespread nutrient mineral insufficiencies, assessing patients for element imbalances and excesses is increasingly important. By assessing any of three sample sources (hair, blood, or urine) the Elemental Analysis provides a convenient and accurate window for gauging both long and short-term toxic exposure and nutrient deficiencies.