Archive for June, 2013
Keeping Your Dog’s Ears Healthy
One of the most common reasons for dogs to be taken to visit their veterinarian is because of otitis externa (inflammation of the ear canal). Some dogs always seem to be prone to ear infections. Our dog, a pure bred Labrador Retriever, loves to swim and particularly in the summer months we have to watch […]
Low Cholesterol and Its Psychological Effects
Cholesterol is vitally important for our health. Cholesterol is critical for hormone production such as testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, cortisol and pregnenolone. Testosterone and progesterone deficiencies become problematic as we age leading to fatigue, loss of muscle strength, and poor vitality. DHEA, often considered to be an anti-aging hormone, is also necessary for healthy immune function […]
Home Fitness – No Weights, No Equipment
Having an easy to follow, time efficient exercise program is the key to getting started with a new fitness program. If you are like many people who are bored with going to the gym or have little time to do so, and you do not have a lot of room in your home for gym […]
Home Fitness Videos – A Great Way To Maintain Consistent Exercise
Exercise has always been a part of my life. As a kid I loved to ride my bike, play football and basketball with my friends, and generally just be outside running around. As a teenager and young adult cycling was my thing. I could ride for hours and loved the freedom of doing so. As […]
Mood Imbalances, Violent Behavior, and Schizophrenia – A common link to clostridia bacteria and the toxin called HPHPA
For years I have been advocating to parents (for their children) and physicians (for their patients) to make sure they perform the Organic Acid Test (OAT) or minimally the Microbial Organic Test (mOAT) from Great Plains Laboratory to measure levels of yeast markers, i.e. arabinose, tartaric acid and the clostridia bacteria marker HPHPA. Many people […]
Urban Spoon App – Great For “Foodies”
If you are a “foodie” like me than you know how frustrating it can be to find a new restaurant in your area that you have been wanting to try and eventually find out the atmosphere, menu, and overall eating experience is less than you anticipated. This is especially a problem when you are out […]
Low Thyroid and Multiple Sclerosis
Approximately 20 million people In the United States take some form of thyroid medication. An estimated 13 to 15 million additional Americans may be undiagnosed for low thyroid function. Although the exact numbers for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis are not established, in my clinical experience a fair number of people with MS have low thyroid […]
Is Your Child’s OCD Behavior Related To PANDAS?
There is a condition recognized in the biomedical field for autism and related disorders called PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections). This particular condition is caused by an immune reaction triggered by a toxin produced from a Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal infection. There are various strep bacteria that produce toxins as part […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Is There A Link and What Can You Do About It
The carpal tunnel is the area in the wrist where the median nerve passes through a region of surrounding bone, ligaments, and connective tissue as it spreads its nerve fibers to different areas of the hand and fingers. Its nerve distribution includes the palm, thumb and first three fingers. Compression within this area causes nerve […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Fatigue – Why Are You So Tired?
Fatigue as defined by Webster’s medical dictionary is as follows: weariness or exhaustion from labor, exertion, or stress, and the temporary loss of power to respond induced in a sensory receptor or motor end organ by continued stimulation. Essentially, fatigue is the lack/loss of energy needed to maintain normal function – whether it is temporary […]
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