Germ Theory or Terrain Theory of Disease?
Germ Theory or Terrain Theory of Disease? When I was in Medical School I was taught one of the main theories of which “modern medicine” is based called “germ theory”. This is a theory that says microorganisms (especially bacteria and viruses) invade and infect the body, thereby causing disease. GERM THEORY According to the germ […]
10 Things You Need To Know to Keep Your Gut Happy and Healthy
Whether we realize it or not, every one of us has an individually unique microbial eco-system in and on us, a âmicrobiome,â which is home to more than 100 trillion microbes. Sounds like a lot, doesnât it? In fact, that outnumbers our human cells by roughly ten to one. And what are all those microbes […]
Got Digestion Issues? – Avoid these Foods
Got digestion issues? It is estimated that up to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of digestive issue – ranging from chronic constipation to serious and even life-threatening conditions, such as Crohn’s disease. And while digestive issues can stem from a wide variety of causes, there’s one factor quite often overlooked – CARBOHYDRATES. I […]
Gut Matters
Your gut matters! Unfortunately, many of us eating the Standard American Diet, taking medications and antibiotics, using antibacterial soaps and cleaners, and living a fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle are creating a difficult time for our friendly gut flora and, instead, are giving the bad bacterial gut flora the upper hand. We have a huge array of […]
Got Antibiotics?
 Got antibiotics? A new study found that U.S. doctors are prescribing enough antibiotics to give them to 4 out of 5 Americans every year, an alarming pace that suggests they are being overused. If antibiotics are used too often for things they can’t treat â like colds, flu or other viral infections â not only […]
Allergies Gone Wild – PART 3 – Tips for Adding Dirt to Your Diet
You can help your childâs immunity build up the natural resistance it needs by: Allow your kids to play outside and get dirty.  Simple soap and water is all you need when washing your hands. Avoid unnecessary antibiotics, Serving locally grown or organic meats that do not contain antibiotics visit your local farmerâs market to help […]