Ear infections that reoccur are particularly problematic for children, especially when they are continually prescribed antibiotics to treat them. After a few rounds of antibiotics, the child has a very compromised gut microbiome, which can lead to many other health issues, and they may become a candidate for having tubes in the ears. This is […]
One big mistake I see many smart, well-intentioned people making with their health is taking a typical drug store vitamin, or giving their children something like Flintstone chewables, containing ingredients known to compromise health, like artificial colors, aspartame and hydrogenated oils. These products, at best, are only accomplishing giving you pretty yellow urine, and at […]
Headaches, especially migraines, affect many people’s quality of life. Severe headaches or migraines are very common, women being more than twice as likely to experience debilitating headaches (10% of men, and 21.8% of women based on a 2009 CDC review) (1). Migraine sufferers are often given medication to cope, and sometimes a long list of […]
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 […]
