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How Can You Diagnose Adrenal Fatigue? Self Diagnostic Tests
There are many different tests that can be performed to diagnose adrenal fatigue. Which tests are the most accurate? Should you base whether you have adrenal fatigue or not based on your symptoms instead of test results? There are some tests that you can perform at...
Organisms Inside You – Part 3: Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica is an opportunistic protozoan. Infection of the parasite occurs from ingestion of contaminated food and water. The parasite usually remains in the colon and cecum but can cause invasive infections in immunocompromised individuals. Histolytica can...
Why Supplementing With Probiotics May Make You Ill – Part 1: Histamine
Probiotics are important in maintaining our gut flora, but they can still cause issues just like any supplement and most issues with supplementation go unreported on the natural health blogosphere. Everyone writes about the pros of taking probiotics, but what are the...
Organisms Inside You Part 2: Cryptosporidium
There are some parasites that spread in more ways then ingestion of contaminated food and water. If you swim on a regular basis, you might have contracted Cryptosporidium, even if you swim in chlorinated pools. Cryptosporidium is a genus of apicomplexan protozoans...
An Enzyme That May Allow Me to Eat Gluten Again?
DPP IV is an enzyme that is becoming all the rage in digestive supplements. Many of the proposed claims of supplementing with this enzyme include: [1. http://www.astenzymes.com/gluten-relief] Protection of the digestive system from gluten and casein ingestion....
Did Our Ancestors Gorge Themselves on Dirt and Ingest HSO’s Regularly?
Dirt is rich in HSO's! Some people in the Paleo movement are suggesting you consume your homegrown dirt covered fruits and vegetables without fully washing them. Ancient man did not wash his produce thoroughly, why should we? The Paleo blogosphere links the lack of...
Your Gallbladder Needs More Love and How to Give It – Part 2
You believe that you have gallbladder issues, what now? Diagnostic tests are very important to determine the health of your gallbladder if you believe you are having issues. CT scans, MRI's, and ultrasounds can be used to create pictures of your gallbladder to...
Organisms Inside You – Part 1: Blastocystis hominis
Blastocystis is a genus of single-celled protozoan, which its colonization in most cases is asymptomatic. The intestinal colonization of hominis is somewhat common because of the low host specificity of the protozoan.[1....
OTC Medicines and Possible Cancer Treatments – H2 Antagonists
Society will look back on our modern cancer treatments and consider them as being barbaric. Treating cancer with radiation and chemotherapy which further damage cells, injure organs permanently, and even eventually creates more tumors in some people. Survival of...
Digestive Organs That People Often Forget
There are a lot more organs associated with your digestion than just your stomach and intestines. The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas must function normally so that complete digestion can occur. These organs deal with the enzymatic and chemical side of digestion...
Sorbitol: Ingest With Caution
Not all of the sugar alcohols are created equal when it comes to digestive health. I have already covered the pros and cons of supplementing with xylitol. While xylitol has its uses, sorbitol, on the other hand, should be filed under the avoid area of the sugar...
Mycobacterium Avium Paratuberculosis the Cause of Crohn’s and UC
Mycobacteria is a genus of Actinobacteria that causes serious diseases in mammals (tuberculosis and leprosy are examples of Mycobacterial diseases). A species of Mycobacteria named Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) is a pathogenic bacteria found in the gut of...