The lymphatic system is a collection of channels in the body that carries lymph, a straw-colored liquid containing white blood cells. This system is a critical part of your body’s immune system. In different areas of the body there are lymph nodes, which help filter out toxins. Dry skin brushing helps move toxins out of […]
Lichen Planus & Candida Diet
Lichen planus is a common skin condition. It affects about 1/100 people, more women than men, and is particularly common in people over the age of 40. Lichen planus is a chronic skin condition that is an autoimmune inflammatory condition involving the white cells (the T-cells). It seems to be related to inflammatory proteins that […]
Frequently Asked Questions #6
1. I had taken antibiotics for my Lyme disease. Since I finished my antibiotics, I have been feeling fatigue and poor digestion. Please explain why. The antibiotics that you were taking to treat your Lyme’s disease may have disturbed the balance of good gut flora in your gastrointestinal tract. With the decrease in the good […]
Candida is Often Misdiagnosed as IBS
I have worked in conjunction with medical practitioners on and off for many years and, when required, have referred patients with chronic gastrointestinal distress to gastroenterologists for an initial bowel screen to rule out anything obvious, such as a polyp, stricture, prolapse, diverticulitis, hemorrhoid or possibly even bowel cancer. All too often, though, the person […]