neurological health

COFFEE ENEMAS FOR CONSTIPATION

COFFEE ENEMAS FOR CONSTIPATION

Do you have to add bran, flax seed, psyllium or take a supplement to help you poop? Do you have to strain to initiate a bowel movement? Do you have less than one bowel movement a day? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are amongst the many people who suffer from constipation. Many people don't think too much about their regularity unless it gets to the stage where it becomes uncomfortable to pass stool or unless hemorrhoids develop from straining. Coffee enemas can help.

CREATINE - A BRAIN BUILDING SUPPLEMENT

CREATINE - A BRAIN BUILDING SUPPLEMENT

Did you know that creatine can help your brain? Creatine is best known as a body building supplement, but taking this amino acid can also have huge implications for brain health.  Creatine is used in the body for energy production, and the highest concentrations are found in muscles and the brain.

THE PARKINSON'S-GUT CONNECTION

THE PARKINSON'S-GUT CONNECTION

I watched my grandfather suffer from Parkinson’s disease.  It was difficult to watch.  Before he died, my grandfather was a shell of his previous self.  The man everyone knew and loved had disappeared long before death took him.  His last years were spent in a wheel chair, and he was completely dependent on caregivers to feed, bathe and dress him. If only I knew then, what I know now about the Parkinson’s-gut connection.

THE MS-GUT CONNECTION

THE MS-GUT CONNECTION

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is debilitating.  The symptoms look like you’ve taken multiple diseases and thrown them all together into one awful mix.  Common symptoms include pain, pins and needles, and muscle cramping in any part of the body.  The pain can be constant and intense.  Frequently bowel and bladder problems exist, which are problematic and can lead to embarrassing situations.  Muscle weakness can cause breathing problems and extreme fatigue. Gut-health is an underlying factor in the development of the condition.

VEGETARIAN VS PALEO WARS

VEGETARIAN VS PALEO WARS

What is the best kind of diet for optimal health?  For several decades there has been a large vegetarian movement, but more recently the Paleo movement has been gaining momentum.  These two movements have some significant differences, yet there are strong advocates for both sides.  So how is a person to know which way of eating is the best?

MICROBIAL DIVERSITY FOR GOOD HEALTH

MICROBIAL DIVERSITY FOR GOOD HEALTH

Did you know that good health depends on microbial diversity in your gut?  The microbes that make your digestive tract their home play a key role in every aspect of your health.  Your relationship with those organisms is a codependent one - you provide a dark, temperature-regulated home that has a constant food supply, and in exchange the microbes regulate every metabolic process in your body including things like immune function, blood pressure, fat storage, hormone function and blood sugar regulation.

SHOULD WE BE CONSIDERING VACCINES IN THE HEALTH OF OUR MICROBIOME?

SHOULD WE BE CONSIDERING VACCINES IN THE HEALTH OF OUR MICROBIOME?

I’m going to start by telling you about my typical client.  The type of person who typically comes to see me is incredibly educated, has done a lot of research, and usually is already eating an organic, whole foods diet, and living a clean lifestyle.

So today I visited with good friends that embody my typical client, but wanted to talk to me about vaccinations for their beautiful baby girl.