Does Milk Strengthen or Weaken Bones?

We see advertisements that milk strengthens our bones and teeth. This does seem logical since milk has 300 mg per cup of calcium in it. The problem is milk has an acidifying effect on the body that robs us of our calcium stores. The acid-alkaline balance is critical to maintaining health. We have a tendency [...]

Metabolic Syndrome/Obesity In Children and Adults

Metabolic Syndrome (aka Syndrome X, or MetSyn), with its four hallmark symptoms of obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia, is an increasing health risk for the U.S. population. In March, 2005, the national Institutes of Health and the New England Journal of Medicine published a paper stating that because of this epidemic, the current generation is [...]

What are you doing for Detoxification in the New Year?

The word “detoxification” stirs up alls sorts of reactions. It’s considered to be everything from a “myth” or “mass delusion” to a spiritual or vital therapy. Medically, detoxification is viewed as only a withdrawal method for people with drug or alcohol dependency. But detoxification is a healing strategy for the rest of us—particularly if we [...]

Thyroid, Hashimoto’s Disease, and Halogen Toxins

The longer I am in the health care field, the more Thyroid problems I see. I feel that it is being partially caused from all of the halogen contamination we are exposed to every day. I am going to share with you some of the clinical findings that we have been observing in the office. [...]