Reduce inflammation with lectin-free eating
I was a complete vegetarian for 27 years. About twenty years ago I was given a book called Eat Right for Your Blood Type. I had begun to experience inflammatory problems including joint pain and allergies as well as autoimmune thyroiditis also known as Hashimoto’s Disease. This book introduced me to Lectins. Lectins are proteins found in plants that, when not cooked at high heat or pressure, cause an inflammatory response when eaten.
Ginger: a new tool to add to your weight loss toolkit
A new review, published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, looked at the findings of 60 studies performed on cell cultures, lab animals, and humans and found ginger to be beneficial in fighting against obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
How likely are you to be deficient in vitamins or minerals?
Based on the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2012, about 10% or less of the general population had nutrition deficiencies for selected vitamin and minerals.
Alternative treatments for Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects over 1 million people worldwide. There are many alternative treatments that can help support people with PD and improve quality of life.
Help your child with ADD/ADHD get off to a great school year
A big change is the worst nightmare for a family struggling with adapting to new teacher, new medications, etc. for children with ADD/ADHD. Here are some tips to help you work towards a successful school year.
What are the early signs of disease?
In my thirty plus years as a wellness practitioner I have seen somewhere around fifteen thousand different individuals come through my office. Each person has their own set of concerns and complaints. Usually by the time these patients take action their situation has become chronic and complicated and takes a lot of work, time and money to get better.
Learn from the burn: sun safety in the summer
Active ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms, mineral and chemical filters. Each uses a different mechanism for protecting skin and maintaining stability in sunlight.
Moving away from pills and eliminating pain naturally
Aches and pains are common and can be aggravating - our bodies were made to thrive and be active. Since everyone is so busy people frequently want a quick pain relief solution as well. Popping Aspirin, Aleve, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or other medicine is easy and is accepted as normal. Many people have gone to doctors and gotten prescription medication for their ailments and although medication may be necessary - is it something we should try as a first defense?
Estrogen dominance and hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism affects women seven times more frequently than men. The epidemic of estrogen dominance among women is likely at the core of this disparity. Excess estrogen levels or “estrogen dominance” causes the liver to produce high levels of thyroid binding globulin (TBG), which, as its name suggests, binds the thyroid hormone and decreases the amount of thyroid hormone that can be assimilated and utilized by the cells.
What is the Nervous System and how do I strengthen it?
The body’s nervous system is divided first into a Central and Peripheral Nervous System. There are many things you can do to naturally strengthen your nervous system to avoid disease and improve functioning.
Heart health for all
According to the Centers for Disease Control only 27 percent of the general public is aware of all the symptoms of a heart attack. Knowing the signs can help reduce the 610,000 people that die each year from a cardiovascular event by calling 911 sooner and seeking medical intervention quickly.
Avoid the “Winter Itch”, aka Eczema
Eczema, depending on the cause, may respond well to the allergy desensitization process at Haas Wellness Centers. This process is a holistic approach to rid the body of excess toxins and improper immune responses.
Four steps to naturally strengthen your immune system
Your immune system is your defense mechanism that kicks into high speed when you are sick, injured, have allergies, and/or have food sensitivities. In order to boost the function of the immune system there are some steps you can take to improve the availability of biochemical products needed to get the job done!
What is a leaky gut?
A leaky gut is a syndrome in which the protective barrier of the small intestine is compromised and allows undigested foods and anything else that happens to be in the gut to cross into the body. When this occurs the immune system attacks the leaked material that doesn’t belong where it is because it assumes that it may be a virus or bacteria.
Solving the sleep problem
Difficulties with sleep are very common. There are many factors to consider if you are having problems with either going to sleep or staying asleep. This video is a very basic explanation of the neurotransmitters involved in sleep.
Staying asleep naturally
Staying asleep is a different pathway in the brain than falling asleep. Watch this video to learn about the difference and ways to naturally help yourself stay asleep at night.
Falling asleep naturally
Sleep problems are extremely common in our society. Getting to sleep and staying asleep are two different issues. If you are having trouble falling asleep, watch this video for some basic information to help you fall asleep naturally.
How the thyroid works
The thyroid gland produces hormone that control our metabolic rate. Hypothyroid function or low thyroid is a common condition and its diagnosis is often missed. In this video I explain some of the basics of how the thyroid works and why comprehensive testing is so important.
What are the signs of an under active thyroid?
Hypothyroidism is extremely common and a frequent cause of weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, and more. Watch this video to learn more about signs of hypothyroidism and tests we can perform to understand if you are suffering from low thyroid function.
The special needs child and alternative care
When I became the parent of a child with cerebral palsy, I learned firsthand about the unique concerns that arise when you realize that your child may need treatment and services beyond those of most kids or even beyond what the traditional health system has to offer.