Is Sugar That Bad? How Sugar Affects Your Immune System
Sugar suppresses the immune system, according to Dr. Nancy Appleton’s research. Stevia is highlighted as the best current alternative sweetener to consider.
Should we increase our fiber intake?
Hi, I hope everything had a great weekend! I recently came across this great article on fibers titled: ** Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms. What researchers demonstrate is that lower the intake of fiber alleviates constipation and its associated symptoms. Forget Metamucil. Instead increase your intake of fruits […]
My final thoughts on the thyroid
Thyroid Issues Over the last few weeks, I have received multiple questions and requests following my articles on the thyroid and what to do about it. Here’s my final thoughts on this. We have learned that factors like chlorine (or other toxins), gluten, and infectious agents (like virus, yeast/fungi, parasites) trigger thyroid issues like hypo/hyper, […]
Infectious agents and auto-immune thyroid disease
Beyond chlorine and gluten, infectious agents like Epstein-Barr, Rubella, and Influenza B are known triggers of hormonal and auto-immune thyroid disease.
The Gut: one major factor causing thyroid dysfunction
Beyond chlorine, diet and gut health are two well-documented factors in thyroid dysfunction. Learn how what you eat directly impacts thyroid conditions.
Thyroid and chlorine: what do they have in common?
Thyroid and Chlorine This week, I wanted to elaborate on one main factor that causes thyroid malfunction. In more than 90% of cases of hormonal/thyroid issues we see in the office, we find chlorine as being a major endocrine disruptor. An endocrine disruptor is a chemical that interferes with the hormonal system. Based on chemistry, […]
Do we need to supplement our diet with calcium?
Supplementing with Calcium? In my last newsletter, I briefly talked about bone disease and I got several emails asking if it is good to supplement our diet with calcium. This week, I am going to cover this topic. Over the last few years, calcium supplementation has been quite the controversy. There are reports that calcium […]
Whole Wheat: Friend or Foe for Digestion?
Whole wheat better than wheat? Virtually on a daily basis, I am asked by patients if whole wheat is better than wheat. Here’s my thoughts on this question: First, wheat and grains in general are in fact a large supply of starch. This starch decomposes into sugar in the intestines in a 2-phase process. Thus, […]
Thyroid Test Normal but Still Have Thyroid Symptoms?
Almost on a daily basis, I have patients asking me why my blood work shows that my thyroid is fine but I still have thyroid symptoms. There are a few key points to this question: 1. When you go see your doctor, he will order a blood work to measure TSH, the primary hormone that […]
Sugar: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Refined sugar We have been hearing more about sugar lately. In the 80s, scientists and doctors recommended to cut down our fat intake in order to avoid heart disease. Consequently, this led to an increase in the consumption of sugar and carbs. Nowadays, scientists are starting to realize that they may have made a mistake […]
