I am extremely pleased to come here! I was having major Gastro issues that my primary care and G.I. specialist couldn’t figure out, and I’ve had thyroid issues for several years. I was fortunate to find this clinic through stop the thyroidmadness.com, and a link to the functional medicine website. The free consultation gave me …
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Gluten Addiction The more processed, high-carb and fatty a food is, the more likely it is to cause addiction! This is due in part to the high-glycemic load of these foods — processed carbs, like pizza crust or a donut, are rapidly absorbed by the body and quickly spike blood sugar before causing it …
Fibromyalgia and IBS: What’s the Connection? Fibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by the “pins and needles” pain or discomfort while Irritable Bowel Syndrome is mainly characterized by abdominal pain, digestive discomfort and alternating constipation and diarrhea. What is the similarity between the two? They both start in your gut! Yes, both of …
Why is Optimizing Your Metabolism Important Metabolism is vital to sustain every aspect of life, and consequently is an important component of your health. Your metabolism never stops, even when your body is at rest. It constantly provides energy for basic body functions, such as breathing, digestion, blood circulation, cell repair and hormone production. What …
What we put in our mouth affects our mood. Certainly, many has experienced this if they have over-indulged in sugary foods. Case in point: kids who’ve had too much sugar tend to get really hyper-active and cranky at the same time. What are the foods that are good for your mood? Watch the full clip …
Is Leaky Gut Causing your Joint Pain? Leaky gut is is primarily caused by an imbalance between the good and bad bacteria in a person’s gut. Gut bacteria poses no harm as long as it stays inside the intestinal walls. However, once it starts to leak out – a few health manifestations may occur, and …
What is Hyperglycemia In this video, Dr Vikki digs deeper into the causes of elevated blood sugar levels. High blood sugar (Hyperglycemia) happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body can’t use insulin properly. Can something still be done to reverse its effects.
5 Ways to Relieve Acid Reflux Without Medication It is really important to understand that taking medications should NOT be the first step in relieving acid reflux. Before taking a trip to your local pharmacy to get your hands on an over the counter drug, watch this video first!
Acid Reflux Foods to Avoid By eliminating these acid reflux trigger foods, you may be able to control this condition and embrace a diet that makes you feel good. In this video, Dr. Vikki shares some of the most common foods that can trigger acid reflux events.
What Foods Neutralize Stomach Acid Diet plays a major role in controlling acid reflux symptoms and is the first line of therapy used for people suffering from it. If you have GERD or are experiencing acid reflux, these are the best foods that will help neutralize your stomach acid.