Ditch the Rolaids and Prilosec and try a spoonful of apple cider vinegar for heartburn and acid reflux! Contrary to popular belief, heart burn and acid reflux are almost always the result oftoo little stomach acid to breakdown and digest your food efficiently, as well as overgrowth of the bad type of gut bacteria from a diet too high […]
Continue reading Dr. O’s Tips: Ditch the Rolaids and Prilosec for ACV
With the cascade of health issues associated with oral contraceptives, especially with long-term use, I am always concerned when I hear from women who are only taking the pill to regulate their menstrual cycles and control PMS symptoms. There are many alternatives that do not carry the risks of taking birth control pills, but often […]
2. Many vitamins contain artificial colors derived from coal tar, with documented negative health consequences, and other disturbing ingredients. A high-quality supplement will never contain any added dyes and only the beneficial compounds you want. In addition to containing synthetic, isolated forms of vitamins, pre-formed vitamin A, and folic acid, the dangers of which I […]
Continue reading 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Drug Store Vitamins, Part II
Everybody’s gluten-free! It’s become so popular that even my parents are doing it, and most of the vendors at the Cape Ann Farmer’s Market had gluten-free options this week for traditionally glutenous items (Most notably, Valicenti Organico Pasta Farm, NH which I stand behind with my highest recommendation after dinner last night. Wow!). Here are […]
