Is it really possible to get help for bunions without surgery? Most bunions can be helped if you commit to the process. For bunion relief, know the causes of bunions and make a long-term plan for change. This is the goal of the work in my San Antonio natural health clinic and in my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcasts. Fix the cause as well as the symptom! So, what is a bunion? A bunion is a bony growth in the lower joint of your big toe. ... Keep Reading >
Pain & Inflammation
Sleep, Snoring and Airway Disorders
The connection between your airway, sleep, snoring and TMJ is a recent discovery. It's so new that 99% of dentists and doctors are unaware of it. Snoring and airway - yes. The bite and TMJ being part of the snoring problem? No! POINT#1: It's not just the sleep disorder docs who are unfamilair with this. Even "holistic" or "biological" dentists (the only ones I have recommended in the past) may know nothing about the snoring/bite ... Keep Reading >
How To Do a Food Challenge (and Why?)
Want to know how and why to do a food challenge correctly? What if I were to tell you this is ONE important thing you could do NOW to improve your longevity, skin, weight, digestion, arthritis, sleep, immune system and energy? Your risk of having gall bladder, heart or colon surgery? Maybe reduce your medical expenses, and generally improve the quality of your life in every way? Wouldn't you want to do that? How about if your depression ... Keep Reading >
Has Your Thyroid Been Mistreated?
Is hypothyroidism the most incorrectly diagnosed and treated health concern in America? Are there natural thyroid solutions to an under-performing thyroid? Millions live with cold body temperatures, sluggish bowels, falling hair, infertility and stubborn weight gain, but have been told their thyroid is "fine". Or, they are told to take ever-increasing doses of thyroid medication (without seeing lasting results). In a recent Primal Diet ... Keep Reading >
Alternative Pain Management For Different Types of Pain: PODCAST
In this podcast I discuss alternative pain management. I'll clarify different types of pain, such as chronic vs. acute; structural vs. biochemical; and more. I'll also talk about the little understood connection between the Neurotransmitter GABA and pain. We’ll look at prescription, over the counter, and herbal support, including the often ignored dangers of NSAID’s. Pain drugs can cause permanent health damage – so tune in to learn some ... Keep Reading >
Pain Management, and the Dangers of NSAIDs
Pain management and the dangers of NSAIDs is a common topic in my clinic. There are many TYPES of pain; acute pain such as headaches, cramps and sprains; and chronic pain from injuries, arthritis, etc. There is muscle tension pain, surgery recovery pain, and pain from poor posture. Body aches from the flu, athletic or overuse pain, and more. Most are inflammatory in nature, often involving prostaglandins. Some are neurotransmitter ... Keep Reading >
Uric Acid Blood Test – A Marker For Fructose Metabolism
You may already know that elevated uric acid causes gout - a painful inflammation of the joints, especially hands and feet. But did you know that a uric acid blood test can be used as a marker for fructose toxicity? One of the by-products of fructose metabolism is uric acid, so when you consume too much table sugar, high fructose corn syrup, agave nectar, sweetened sodas, or fruit juices, your uric acid levels rise. Elevated uric acid is ... Keep Reading >
20 Headaches, and Counting: PODCAST
So many headaches, so little knowledge! This is an extensive look at the many causes of headaches. If you have them rarely or frequently, listen in, take notes, and address potential issues. Sometimes pain in the head reflects a whole body issue. And other times, it is localized. In this podcast I will help you identify and eliminate headaches at their cause. Just for starters, there’s toxic headaches, bad bite headaches, ... Keep Reading >