General health tips
Magnesium Deficiency and Hydrochloric Acid Inhibitors Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) are a group of drugs that inhibit gastric acid production. They are commonly used prescription medications whose trade names include Nexium, Prevacid, Zegerid, Protonix and are also available as overthecounter products (OTC) including Prilosec OTC, Prevacid 24 HR and Zegerid OTC. These drugs are mostly … Read more
Do you know that exposure to chlorine and chloramines, occurs every time you shower, bathe, or swim in the pool? Chlorination levels in drinking water vary between 0.5 – 2.00ppm (parts per million), and 1.00 – 2.00ppm in the average swimming pool. Whenever you shower you are breathing chlorine directly into your lungs (which is … Read more
Recently I observed a woman with two young boys – one in a stroller the other older. They were beautiful children and appeared to be her sons. The woman was white and the boys very dark skinned with deep brown eyes and black wavy hair. This made me think about the wave of multiculturalism that … Read more
New evidence is emerging for how important it is for pregnant women to eat good, nutritious food. Expecting mothers who eat vegetables every day seem to have children who are less likely to develop type 1 diabetes, a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy has revealed. The study was performed in collaboration with Linköping University, … Read more
Many people I speak with argue that organic foods are too expensive. I would argue that, while some organic foods may cost more than their non-organic counterparts, can we really afford to not purchase organic? With ever increasing amounts of research showing the effects of genetically modified foods on our health, as well as the study … Read more
As 2011 winds to a close, I would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season with the December Newsletter. Please take care on the roads and I look forward to seeing you in 2012 – either in clinic on on line.
Epigenetics is the study of how external factors influence gene expression – turning genes on or off with the potential to contribute to numerous health conditions. Environmental, dietary and lifestyle factors can influence gene expression. While we inherit our gene from our parents, a wonderful analagy to help illustrate epigenetics is that the genes may be … Read more
While I prefer to avoid watching commercial television as much as possible, sometimes it is beneficial when I do. For example this morning I caught a snippet of a show called Dr Oz. Today’s show discussed nutritional supplements and some of the information was valuable to consumers – even if many of the references and … Read more
Today Tonight aired a report on parasite dangers to humans on Sunday, 13th November. They reported on the ratworm or Angiostrongylus cantonensis, a nematode or roundworm, and infections which led to serious health conditions, even death. Rather than using heavy drugs, which have serious side effects, there are other options available – microcurrent and herbal remedies are … Read more
Australia may be the last frontier of freedom when it comes to choosing your preferred method of health care. Unfortunately, our politicians are sometimes only too hasty in following what is happening in the USA. This is of particular concern when it comes to health care and the options currently available to us. While those … Read more
