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One particular supplement that has been shown to remove mercury from your body is alpha lipoic acid. This substance isn’t routinely used medically (it’s not FDA-approved as a chelating agent) but, instead, physicians resort to the prescription compounds DMPS and DMSA—both of which carry their own set of risks.Read more
It’s imperative that you do all you can to reduce your direct exposure to mercury. Just as important, you’ll want to implement a diet and supplement plan that will continuously help remove mercury from your body.
Nature provides various substances that help remove mercury and other heavy metals. Mercury…
Mercury contamination is so severe in our waterways nowadays that many are thought to be contaminated forever. Sadly, most of the unwitting public will also be contaminated permanently. It’s not an exaggeration to say that every individual in this country probably has detectable levels of mercury in their system.Read more
When a fluorescent bulb breaks in your home, enough mercury vapor is released that the place should be considered a hazardous waste site to be decontaminated by experts. Obviously, that never happens. In fact, most people aren’t even aware that breathing the released vapors or coming into contact with the…
The state of California, as well as the country of Australia, are considering banning the use of incandescent lighting and encouraging people to start using fluorescent lighting. While this move, no doubt, would save an enormous amount of energy and could substantially reduce toxic emissions, there is one concern involving…
With all the attention that H1N1 influenza was getting this winter, it’s no surprise that a powerful probiotics study was completely ignored in the mainstream media.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, an international team of researchers evaluated the effects of using a daily probiotic supplement, added to milk, on…
Prebiotics are substances that bacteria feed on or ferment, and are necessary to maintain a healthy bacterial balance. Most prebiotics are oligosaccharides, or long-chain sugar molecules. They’re considered to be indigestible fiber, and they mostly are, at least from our perspective. But from the perspective of the bacteria, they’re quite…
As I was sitting eating my crunchy, delicious 15 day–fermented sauerkraut recently, I ran across a study showing that infectious digestive disorders are among the biggest risks to our military troops who are deployed overseas. Every month, about 30 percent get infectious diarrhea. Those who had experienced even just one…
If you are overrun with body toxins, one of the first places it will show up in your skin. In addition to following my previous recommendations, you can support the liver nutritionally by taking supplements that help your body detoxify waste material.
To help your liver and body…
When it comes to skin problems, most people don’t think of detoxification, but they should. In fact, one of the best ways to clear up a variety of skin conditions involves easing the load on your liver in every way possible.
To help you do a liver cleanse…
The skin is the largest organ of your body. For the average adult, the surface area is about 3,000 sq. inches (or over 20 sq. ft.). It ranges from one-tenth to one-one hundredth of an inch in thickness. And, one square centimeter, you have an average of 1,000 oil glands…
Practically all grains contain gluten, but wheat is one of the most commonly consumed grains found in our food supply—primarily in the form of flour and bread. Cut out the bread and white flour from your diet. (It’s not that easy at first.) Depending on your degree of dependency on…
One of the more painful problems you can experience is that of mouth ulcerations, commonly referred to as canker sores. These aren’t necessarily the same as “cold sores” related to the herpes virus, which generally occur on the outside of the mouth.
There doesn’t seem to be any one…
It’s no secret that gluten intolerance and allergic reactions to gluten can be directly linked to problems like osteoporosis, bowel problems, anemia, and psoriasis. But what is lesser known is that eliminating wheat (the primary source of gluten) from the diet is probably one of the most powerful techniques you…
The treatment for gluten intolerance and celiac disease is quite simple and can be followed even if there’s just a strong suspicion of the disease. Generally, it involves the elimination of the offending glutens, found in wheat, rye, barley, and any products made from these grains. (Oats are often eliminated…
Gluten intolerance is a tricky condition. Not only is it often misdiagnosed, it is also associated with a myriad of other conditions, including: thyroid disease,type 1 diabetes,lactose intolerance,arthritis,bowel and stomach cancer,eczema, andallergies.Though no two people seem to have the exact same symptom profile, you can expect to see one or…
For some reason, there’s a misconception in this country that celiac disease is a rare condition. Nothing could be further from the truth. Numerous studies have shown it to be a very common yet under-diagnosed problem. In the general population, celiac disease affects one in every 130 to 300 individuals,…
There’s a critical connection between bowel problems and the nervous system that doesn’t receive much attention in most medical circles. In fact, in testimonials concerning the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, you’ll find that many individuals have seen a dramatic improvement or even complete reversal in such problems as schizophrenia. The same…
If you are looking to detoxify the body naturally (especially if you are doing a colon cleanse), you’ll want to include items that will help heal any damage to the mucosal lining of the bowels. One of the most time-tested products is slippery elm powder—a favorite topical remedy of Native…
When you are looking to detoxify the body, you must start with the basics—your diet. To kick off a truly effective cleansing detoxification program, you should try what I call the “weed and feed” program.
The idea is to first cleanse the bowels of any harmful or large…
Any steps you take to increase your glutathione levels will be an extremely worthwhile investment when trying to detoxify the body. It seems that every disease process begins with a decline in glutathione levels. And when you take a closer look at many of the "miracle" antioxidants that have become…
Glutathione (pronounced "glue-tah-thi-on") is an extremely important compound that naturally occurs in the body. It is composed of three amino acids, namely glycine, glutamic acid, and cysteine. It is particular useful in detoxifying the body.
Research has shown that glutathione levels decline as we age, and there seems to…
Some experts believe that half of all cancer results from our exposure to various environmental toxins. While some of these toxic substances obviously come from our drinking water, it appears that most are finding their way into our food supply.
Some of these toxins are formed naturally when grains…
I am a big fan of anything that aids common digestive problems, as well as more serious conditions like celiac disease. That’s why I am such an advocate of papain.
Papain is a digestive enzyme derived from papaya. Research has shown that taking papain supplements (500 to 1,000 mg…
For years, I’ve told my subscribers to chew their vitamins. Clinical research has shown that there is more to digesting something than simply dropping it in the stomach and forgetting about it. You should chew (or at least taste) all of the vitamins you are taking! Nutritional substances are really…
Did you ever think that an "aspirin substitute" could come in the form of a digestive enzyme? Think again.
Bromelain is a digestive enzyme extracted from the pineapple plant. It is referred to as a "protease," which means it breaks down proteins, reducing them to their basic building blocks.Read more
Simply adding fermented foods and/or probiotics to your diet provides incredible IBS support and can eliminate 75 to 80 percent of all cases of IBS.
The first step for dealing with IBS and other bowel problems is to add fermented food and/or a probiotic supplement to your daily regimen.…
IBS has many triggers, including antibiotics, certain foods, and poor digestive capability, just to name a few.
IBS is a complicated condition with several factors that can trigger or contribute to its development. Top among these are antibiotic use, certain IBS trigger foods, or poor digestive capability.
Antibiotic…
IBS is a digestive disorder marked by cramping, constipation and diarrhea.
It’s estimated that condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Unfortunately, an estimated 70 percent of the people with IBS don’t seek any medical attention.
On top of that, being able to diagnose IBS still seems…
Common digestive problems are the second most common cause of hospitalizations. (Pregnancy is #1 with women and coronary problems are #1 with men.) Thousands of diseases can be linked directly to a poor digestive system.
In the case of diarrhea, one of the best diarrhea treatments is to…
Just as there are many common digestive problems, there are many common causes. When it comes to disrupting the bacterial balance in your digestive system, there are a wide variety of dietary and lifestyle factors, including: A diet high in sugar;Low consumption of soured milk products;Antibiotic use;Excessive alcohol intake;Fluoridated and/or…
I am always amazed when people question whether or not they have the right balance of beneficial bacteria. The answer to this question lies, obviously, in your body. Generally, any negative health symptoms you might have are a very good indication if you have a good, balanced bacterial flora in…
One of the most overlooked areas when it comes to the treatment of PMS, osteoporosis, and hormone imbalance is bacteria imbalance in the colon.
I could write a book on the relationship between bacteria flora and hormone levels, but it would probably put everyone to sleep. I’ll shorten the…
With all of the focus on cholesterol and the heart, most people are surprised to learn that there is a strong connection between cholesterol and digestion. As it turns out, much of the cholesterol produced by the liver is converted into bile acids. The bile acids are stored in the…
If you have a healthy intestinal tract, you have over 400 different species of microorganisms living there. They make up two pounds of your body weight! In the stomach, very few are able to survive because of the acidity. In fact, there may be as few as 10 to 100…
IBS is a very nuanced disease and can have many triggers, but one of the least discussed is mercury. German research has found that the mercury often contained in saltwater fish, especially tuna, is one of the main triggers for IBS episodes.
Therefore, another IBS trigger food is saltwater…
When it comes to IBS and diet, one of the best things you can do to minimize symptoms is to avoid sugar.
Sugar and highly concentrated sugar-containing products like fruit juices are strong IBS trigger foods. Similarly, IBS patients need to avoid alcoholic beverages, which are often laden…
If you are looking for IBS help, you first need to understand IBS trigger foods and the role they play in the disease.
One of the main IBS trigger foods is wheat. IBS patients are often sensitive or allergic to wheat and other grain products. As such, wheat bran…
In the 1980s, the big “discovery” was the importance of fiber in the diet. There were dozens of reports explaining how high-fiber diets could prevent heart disease, ease common digestive problems, and help dozens of other health problems. I’d like to add another key health benefit of fiber: weight loss.…
It seems that the health benefits of fiber are never-ending. Research has shown that diet rich in the highest fiber foods lowers blood sugar levels as effectively as the use of prescribed oral hypoglycemic drugs. Individuals with type II diabetes generally eat less fiber than the general population. And although…
It looks like adding a little extra fiber to the diet may be all that’s needed to help those with borderline high blood pressure. In one study (Lancet, 9:12:87), patients took a fiber tablet and their blood pressure went down. Their systolic pressure (the top number) dropped 10 points and…
When was the last time you had real sauerkraut? If it’s been longer than you care to remember (or maybe never), then now is the time to start. And you don’t even have to leave your house.
You can easily make your own lactic acid-fermented cabbage and other vegetables…
In the last 100 years, most of the more beneficial fermented foods have practically been eliminated from our diet. Much of the problem has to do with the way we now preserve foods, particularly vegetables.
When fresh vegetables werent as readily available throughout the year, they were often preserved…
Digestive problems are the second most common cause of hospitalizations. (Pregnancy is #1 with women and coronary problems are #1 with men.) Thousands of diseases can be linked directly to a poor digestive system. And one of the biggest culprits is bowel problems, specifically a bacteria imbalance in the bowels.…
I’ve found that successful treatment of IBS requires a multi-faceted approach. And key among these are dietary changes. Research (not to mention common sense) shows that there is a strong connection between IBS and diet. Specifically, IBS problems require the addition of fiber in the diet, but two very important…
Most people are unaware that IBS can be a recurring and intermittent problem linked to, among other things, imbalances within the body. One of the more common issues with IBS is that the protective intestinal mucus lining has been destroyed. One of the better IBS treatments for this is a…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—also known as spastic colon, nervous indigestion, mucous colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease—is the most common gastrointestinal complaint reported to physicians, and it accounts for as many as 50 percent of all referrals to gastroenterologists (physicians who specialize in problems of the GI tract).
If…
There are dozens of digestive enzymes on the market that can improve your overall body digestion capabilities. A good digestive enzyme product will include acids and digestive enzymes similar to those produced by the stomach, like pepsin and betaine hydrochloride.
If you can’t find a digestive enzyme product…
It appears that we’re not the only country whose population is seeing an increase in problems with heartburn—or GERD, as it’s now being called. By looking at study surveys, researchers at Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, compared 3,153 individuals who reported problems with severe heartburn or regurgitation to 40,210 people…
Researchers with Kaiser Permanente “discovered” that a healthy diet reduces your risk of developing a precancerous condition known as Barrett’s esophagus—in which the lining of the esophagus is being eaten away by constant exposure to acidic gastric juices.
The study matched three groups of patients:296 who had GERD…
