An important contributing factor to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a food poisoning incident (and subsequent antibodies to a toxin called cytolethal distending toxin B, or CdtB). CdtB looks like a protein made by the body and can trigger autoimmunity that disrupts motility in the intestines. Dr. Mark Pimentel and his colleagues developed a blood … [Read more...]
Genetic Testing & Treatment
Dr. Ruscio asks Dr. Tom Ballard Tough Questions In recent times, some types of genetic testing, like both diagnostic and predictive testing, have become more popular. These tests offer the potential to identify whether a current health condition might be affected by your genes, or whether you have a higher likelihood of developing certain conditions. Although these tests can offer some … [Read more...]
Toxins & Detoxification – Mind Blowing Information with Dr. Bryan Walsh
Dr. Bryan Walsh seriously impressed me in today’s conversation on detoxification. Long story short, you might be wasting your money with detox testing and treatment. Fortunately, you can reduce toxins in your body with a very simple and effective protocol. This is a must-listen episode. Dr. R's Fast Facts Background on Dr. Walsh Naturopathic physician Research on detoxification … [Read more...]
Practical Tips to Overcome Fatigue
Chronic fatigue is becoming a common problem, and it can be extremely debilitating. Often times, it’s referred to as adrenal fatigue, but only in very rare cases is it a true problem with your adrenal function. If you’re dealing with fatigue on a daily basis, you want to get to the root cause of it so you can take steps to heal. There are several common causes of fatigue, and we’ll go into detail … [Read more...]