by Phyllis J Gee | Apr 20, 2017 | Autoimmune, Blog
Alcohol is a prevalent drug of choice in Western society, one that many people turn to in order to relieve stress, relax, and ‘enjoy themselves’. However, recent studies are starting to give us a clearer picture of just how harmful alcoholic beverages can...
by Phyllis J Gee | Apr 20, 2017 | Autoimmune, Blog
If you are overweight or obese, you are not alone. But what you might not know is just how bad being overweight is for the immune system. The first reason is that the fat we hate on our belly, butt and thighs is not just ugly flab. Scientists believe that excess fat...
by Phyllis J Gee | Mar 8, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a good deal more than you might think.Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances.According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “Besides being...
by Phyllis J Gee | Mar 8, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
If you are treating your leaky gut by following the 4 Rs and you’re not seeing much progress, it could be that you’re dealing with SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. SIBO (pronounced SEE-bo) is one of the causes of leaky gut, but treatment...
by Phyllis J Gee | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
By the age of seven, practically all children will have suffered an ear infection. It’s the second most common childhood illness, colds are number one. Definitely a painful experience, and risky, too, if it isn’t taken care of.This usually means a visit to...
by Phyllis J Gee | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
If you’ve done much research on gut health, you already know that antibiotics, even when prescribed and used correctly, can really do a number on your digestive health. While they’re killing off the pathogens they were meant to eliminate, antibiotics also...