A small double-blind study of post-menopausal women with 3 urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the previous year found no statistical difference between 12 months of antibiotic or probiotic preventive treatment. Both the probiotic group and the antibiotic group showed similar decreases in the number of UTI episodes. In the antibiotic group however, antibiotic resistance of …
Vitamin C for Prevention Vitamin C plays a role in immune function and the maintenance of tissue integrity, both of which are important factors in the body’s response to infections. People with low or suboptimal vitamin C are likely to have a reduced capacity to ward off a viral infection in its earliest stages. More …
The Link Between Mold Toxicity and Hidden Infections Part 5 of 5 A gentle yet comprehensive mold detox program will include a number of important supplements. Glutathione is a master detoxifier and the body’s main internally originating antioxidant. B-complex vitamins support cellular and liver function. Milk thistle stabilizes and protects the liver during the high …
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The Link Between Mold Toxicity and Hidden Infections Part 4 of 5 There are several steps that can drastically mimimize mold and mycotoxin exposure. First, test for mold exposure. This can be done by purchasing a test kit consisting of petri dishes that are set out to collect mold spores. Or you may consider hiring …
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The Link Between Mold Toxicity and Hidden Infections Part 3 of 5 Exposure to mycotoxins occurs primarily through inhalation, but could come from oral ingestion (contaminated food). The most prevalent and common sources are environmental exposure and food. Most people spending their days indoors, where an estimated 50% of all buildings contain mold growth due …
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The Link Between Mold Toxicity and Hidden Infections Part 2 of 5 What is uniques about mycotoxins is it will tend to affect only about 30% of people exposed to it. Those who are more prone have MTHFR and HLADR genetics. The brain, digestive system, and immune system are the most dramatically affected by mycotoxin …
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The Link Between Mold Toxicity and Hidden Infections Part 1 of 5 Exposure to mold and its metabolites, known as mycotoxins, significantly impacts health and disease states, and can also complicate occult (hidden) infections like Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, Epstein Barr Virus, and parasitic infections. Patients suffering from toxic mold exposure can have …
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Fibromyalgia – There Is a Cure Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized commonly by one or several of the following symptoms: widespread musculoskeletal pain, chronic fatigue, insomnia, memory loss and mood disorders. As with most chronic illness Western Medicine is only able to prescribe medication that can only suppress the symptoms at best. In order to actually …
Anxiety Triggered by Copper/Zinc Imbalance Heather who is in her early 30’s has always had some level of anxiety and fear. But as children came into the picture it progressively worsened. I had treated her with bio identical hormones, acupuncture and homeopathy with partial success. She describes herself as “having a high level of anxiety. …
Pediatric OCD and Homeopathic Treatment Symptoms of OCD in a child will vary often depending on their age. Some of the most common obsessive symptoms are: An extreme obsession with dirt or germs Repeated doubts, such as whether or not the door is locked Long periods of time spent touching things, counting, and thinking about …