Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO, is a disease where large amounts of bacteria invade the small intestine. SIBO is often tied to other digestive diseases, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac’s, and Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. Symptoms can include bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea and more. The digestive system is covered with bacteria that help the […]
Archives for August 2019
Blood Type and Cancer
One of the cornerstones of naturopathy is the understanding that each patient is different. There are no one-size-fits-all treatments. Specific needs have to be treated for each patient. And when it comes to prevention, looking at blood type can help us even the playing field against diseases like cancer. Scientists from the Karolinska Institute of […]
Aspartame
The Secret in Diet Soda Found in diet sodas, aspartame is a common substitute for sugar. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1981, this chemical has found its way into our food and drink. When aspartame is broken down in the body, phenylalanine is created as a byproduct. Phenylalanine is an inhibitor […]
Apples and the Microbiome
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We’ve all heard this old wives tale about apples, but what does it mean? What possible health benefits could an apple provide that allows us to not see a doctor? Well, this article may provide the beginning of an answer. Dr. Peter D’Adamo found this article and […]