Digestive Enzymes for Food Intolerance and Allergy
Editor: When researchers suggested that autism was linked to imbalances in the gut, the findings were met with fierce opposition. Yet, as physicians and parents began to correct problems in the digestive tract, positive results were […]
Autism, Allergy, Chemicals, and Recommendations (Premium)
Suspicions are growing among scientists that autism is linked to exposure to chemicals in the prenatal environment. Many environmental chemicals have the potential to cause injury to the developing brain and to produce neurodevelopmental disorders. […]
Self-hypnosis for Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Dr. Jeffrey Lazarus contacted me a few weeks ago about a recent study he had co-authored on the use of hypnotherapy to help reduce tic symptoms. When we spoke on the phone, he was very […]
Government Lowers Recommended Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water (Premium)
Earlier this year, after 50 years of policy and controversy, the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a major reduction in the amount of fluoride in drinking […]
One Answer to the Increase in Asthma: Microwaves (Premium)
The dramatic increase in the incidence of asthma has triggered alarm among parents and the medical community. Timehas just reported on a study by Dr. De-Kun Li, an epidemiologist at Kaiser Permanente Division of Research […]
Practicing Positive Activities to Alleviate Depression
Researchers from University of California Riverside and Duke University propose a new and less expensive approach to treating depression. Practicing positive activities may serve as an effective, low-cost treatment for people suffering from depression, according […]
Neutralization: An Effective Approach to Allergy
In intradermal testing, a small amount of a very diluted antigen solution (i.e., a pollen, dust, food) is injected just under the skin, forming a “wheal.” The body’s response to this antigen is carefully measured. Subcutaneous immunotherapy in this article refers to the use of specialized injections to “neutralize” the allergic reaction.
12 Grain Options to Consider for a Rotation Diet
One of the biggest challenges of a rotation diet is finding alternatives to common items such as wheat and rice. Amaranth is related to pigweed and careless weed, common inhalant allergens. Patients with pollen sensitivities […]
Tourettes, OCD, and PANDAS Linked to Low Levels of Immunoglobulin A
An important food allergy connection Editor: A deficiency in immune function has recently been linked to tic disorders and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). New research from Yale University School of Medicine found low levels of immunoglobulin […]
16 Different Types of Probiotics: The Benefits and Characteristics
Research continues to support the use of probiotics for optimal health. Combination products are often recommended, and it can be difficult to know the purpose of certain probiotics. The list in this article helps clarify […]