What is Celiac Disease Celiac Disease, also known as Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy or Celiac Sprue, is an intestinal absorption problem caused by sensitivity to the gluten/gliadin protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. It’s a unique autoimmune disorder because both the environmental trigger (gluten) and the auto-antigen (tissue transglutaminase found in the intestines)… [ Read More ]
An Introduction To The Castor Oil Pack and It’s Many Uses
What is Castor Oil? Castor oil is the oil extracted from the castor bean plant and is widely used for its healing properties when it is used externally. The use of castor oil is found in medical references dating back to ancient civilizations. Among the documented cases where castor oil packs were used successfully were… [ Read More ]
Common Infections Are Often Linked to Chronic Diseases
With the incidence of chronic disease and autoimmune disorders undeniably on the rise, I wanted to take a moment to share a medical perspective which emphasizes an infectious trigger as a cause to these types of illnesses. These chronic infections can be difficult to detect on laboratory testing and can disrupt the immune system, increase… [ Read More ]
A Few Basics on Lab Testing for Thyroid Issues
One of the most prevalent areas of medicine I have found to consistently have the worst doctor management and patient outcomes is thyroid health. This includes both conventional and naturopathic doctors, which is unfortunate as most patients turn to naturopathic medicine after conventional medicine has failed them. It’s also unfortunate become thyroid issues are… [ Read More ]
Could Blood Sugar Imbalances Be The Cause Of Your Fatigue?
One of the most common complaints naturopathic and functional medicine doctors hear from new patients in their office is that they are suffering from fatigue. Digging deeper, it is their goal to uncover WHY you may be feeling fatigued so that they can address the root cause. They will likely ask many questions to try… [ Read More ]