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SIBO: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

SIBO treatment can be an intimidating process. The treatment for this chronic condition takes time, but is worth it. Here are some points to remember about SIBO treatment according to Dr. Stephen Smith. SIBO Treatment | Understanding How SIBO is Treated! In this Article: What is SIBO? What Causes SIBO? SIBO Symptoms SIBO Treatment Options Why is The Step by

Adrenal Fatigue: Are you Stressed? Learn how to tell if you have Adrenal Fatigue

Don’t let stress cause you your health -- adrenal fatigue is not a myth and is more common than you would think. What is Adrenal Fatigue? What is Adrenal Fatigue? Adrenal fatigue is associated with prolonged or intense stress brought about by multiple internal and external factors -- physical, emotional, psychological, and environmental. It appears as

Arsenic-based Animal Drugs and Poultry

Arsenic-based Animal Drugs and Poultry Arsenic is a substance occurring naturally and is commonly found in its organic form throughout the environment, specifically in water, soil, air, and food. New scientific research demonstrates that organic arsenic, typically a less harmful or toxic form of arsenic, and the same type of arsenic contained in 3-Nitro® (roxarsone) - a drug

Can Sugar Raise BP?

Can Sugar Raise BP? It’s a common misconception that people must cut down on salt intake to reduce the risk of stroke, which causes about 3 million deaths annually all over the world. However, in new studies, researchers found that, in fact, sugar is more to blame for raised blood pressure than salt. The belief that blood pressure rises due to a high salt intake and leads to

Smothering Cancer STEM Cells with Metformin, a Common Anti-Diabetic Drug

Smothering Cancer STEM Cells with Metformin, a Common Anti-Diabetic Drug! Traditional cancer research has demonstrated that cancer cells create energy through glycolysis. Glycolysis is a process that creates energy without oxygen. New findings show that certain cancer cells use an oxygen-based method of creating energy. These cancer cells use mitochondria to create

Methylation Defect Issues

Methylation Defect! Methylation Defect issues are present in virtually all children. Problems with methylation result in low Glutathione. Glutathione is the body’s master antioxidant and plays a big role in detoxification. The most commonly known Methylation issue is with MTHFR (Methylene Tetra Hydra Folate Reductase). This is a family of enzymes in the Methylation

Cervical Cancer Remains one of the Most Prevalent Diseases

Cervical Cancer! ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer remains one of the most prevalent diseases affecting women worldwide. Essentially, the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection causes all cervical cancer, and two high-risk subtypes, HPV 16 and HPV 18, account for about 70 percent of all cases. Risk factors include multiple sex partners, early age at first intercourse, multiparity,

Mercury in Fish

Mercury in Fish If you eat fish regularly, then you should know the levels of mercury in fish. Tuna fish is a major source of mercury toxicity, even though it isn’t in the highest mercury concentration category. Why? Because you can buy it in cans. It’s convenient and easy to use. Tuna may not be a problem if your detoxification system works very well, but at least one-third

Stress Can Make You Fat

Stress Not only does stress cause headaches, high blood pressure, chest pain, stomach aches, and insomnia; stress can also make you fat. Stress from your job, a poor relationship, financial issues, the current state of world affairs - regardless of the reason, stress has become a normal part of everyday life in today’s society. However, now more than ever, the effects of

Food Allergies | Specific Cell Type Explains Dangerous Food Allergies

Food Allergies New findings released by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center report the discovery of a new cell that seems to cause potentially fatal food allergies response and could explain the reason why severe allergic reactions actually occurs in the first place. How’d They Do That? Prior to the findings of this study, researchers were unable to

Arthritis | Mediterranean Diet Reduces Pain and Joint Swelling associated with Arthritis

Arthritis Opting for a Mediterranean diet has demonstrated to help with a number of serious health conditions, including breast cancer, stomach cancer, and heart disease. Research has demonstrated that cancers and heart disease are often contributed to by the presence of inflammation in the body. Since arthritis, and especially rheumatoid arthritis, is directly affected by the

Extended Sleep Reduces Risk of Diabetes

Diabetes New research demonstrates that extended sleep for two consecutive nights improves insulin sensitivity and decreases risk of diabetes by over 16%. How’d They Do That? A team of researchers at the University of Colorado studied the insulin sensitivity patterns of 19 young men to determine the how sleep affects the risk of developing diabetes. Specifically, the

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