Articles by Donna DiMarco

Healthy bones are needed for support, protection of vital organs (like the brain, lungs and heart), movement, storage of minerals, and formation of blood cells.  And yet, with these important responsibilities, many people don’t address what is really needed to maintain bone health, and end up with osteoporosis.  Osteoporosis affects men almost as much as women.  There is a simple test you can ask your doctor for, called N-telopeptide.  This simple urine test measures how much bone is being broken down and excreted. 

We have all been told that it is because we lack calcium and now the savvy say we lack vitamin D as well, but I say there is a lot more involved.  For instance, vitamins K and A are necessary to make the bone protein called osteocalcin, which is needed in bone health.  Osteocalcin plays a role in weight control and insulin reception.  Maybe healthy bones are needed for the maintenance and prevention of diabetes and obesity.
Vitamin K is found in many green vegetables.  Vitamin A, along with essential fatty acids are found in fish oils.

Inflammation can affect bone health since it promotes the body to produce cortisol, which stimulates the breakdown of bone.  If you have any inflammatory process that requires anti-inflammatory meds like aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. on a regular basis, you may be losing bone density.  Regular use of prednisone or any cortisone-like medication will stimulate bone loss.  Instead of masking the pain, find out what is causing the inflammation and fix it.

Studies show that people with elevated homocysteine (an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease) have an increased incidence of osteoporosis.  We are not sure if it is the homocysteine itself that affects the bones or the deficiency of vitamins B-6, B-12 and Folate, all of which help keep homocysteine low.  Be sure to test your own homocysteine level; it should be 7 or less.

Of course, vitamin D’s main purpose (and it has many) is to maintain a calcium balance in the blood so that the heart will function properly. But vitamin D helps prevent hypertension, cancer, immune disorders and controls many other important body functions.  I find most people are significantly low so I recommend at least 2000 IU’s of Vitamin D each day.  Check your vitamin D OH-25 level, which should be above 40.

Hormones play an important part in bone health.  Men need sufficient testosterone and women need sufficient estrogen, and both must have enough progesterone for the bone-building cells to work properly.
But with our sugar-laden diets and the increased incidence of diabetes and pre-diabetes (insulin resistance) we are finding that in men, the testosterone converts into estrogen and in women, the estrogen converts into testosterone, which is responsible for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hair loss.

The function of the thyroid, which produces calcitonin, and the parathyroid, which produces parathyroid hormone, are important players in maintaining calcium balance in the blood.  They must be considered when addressing bone health.  These hormone levels are only tested if there is abnormal calcium levels so don’t run off asking for these tests yet.  Keep them in the back of your mind.

We must not forget the role lifestyle plays in bone health.  Exercise, especially weight bearing exercise, strengthens the bones.  Lack of exercise causes weak bones to get weaker.

Diet is important too.  Not just for the consumption of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients needed for bone health, but for maintaining the proper pH in the body.  (See my article on the Power of Hydrogen)
If you consume foods on a regular basis that make you more acid the body will try to neutralize the acid by pulling calcium out of the bones to act as a buffer.  These acid-forming foods are: red meat, white flour, sugar, dairy, coffee, soft drinks, processed foods, etc.; all foods found in the typical American diet.  The foods that alkalinize the body are mostly green leafy vegetables, which many of us lack.

Most importantly, we must remember the importance of magnesium, which is found in green leafy vegetables (yes, the same ones that help your pH).  Calcium and magnesium must be in balance, but unfortunately, many of us take in lots of calcium and not enough magnesium so the bones suffer.  EAT YOUR VEGGIES!!!
A red blood cell (RBC Mg) magnesium test is a good way to check this, NOT a serum magnesium level, which only shows deficiencies if severe.

 We forget that the body, although comprised of many organs and systems, must be viewed as a whole and that many of these organs, systems and functions affect other organs, systems and functions.  So before you start popping calcium to prevent bone loss, check if you are breaking bone down, your inflammation is addressed, your nutrient levels are fine, your diet contains fish, fruit and vegetables in sufficient amounts, your hormones are in balance, and you are  exercising regularly.

Stay Healthy,
Donna
 

Everyone is gearing up for the Swine Flu.  You have all heard how important it is to wash your hands, avoid touching your eyes and nose, cover your mouth when you cough, and most importantly, if you feel ill DO NOT go in to work or school.  We don’t have to succomb to it though.

The good news is that we have a natural defense against foreign invaders.  Our skin and mucous membranes in our gut and respiratory tracts are loaded with natural fighters to protect us from anything that my hitch a ride on what we ingest, inhale, or touch. 

Inevitably, something will get in and we have another defense- we produce natural killer cells, interleukins and interferon.  A lot of the flu symptoms you feel is caused by the increase in interferon.  The fever we get is the body’s way to kill off the invaders. This can begin rather quickly.  The sweating we experience is how the body gets rid of viruses and toxins.  Both are good so don’t be too quick to stop these reactions; they are just doing their job.  Of course too high a fever must be addressed.  Use common sense.

A third defense is the body’s ability to tag the offenders so they can be easily identified and killed by other cytokines so if ever this type of invader comes in the body knows just where it is and how to kill it.  This is what vaccines are; we inject a small amount to tell the body to fight anything that is tagged as this pathogen.  There are some problems with this: the body may actually get the disease from the inoculation, often there are boosters needed, it takes some time for the body to build its defenses to the tagged item and the invaders change and mutate so often they get by the previous vaccine. This is what happened with this new Swine Flu, it is a combination of other viruses so flu vaccines offer no protection.  So what do we do? 

Well, a healthy body has a strong immune system and can usually fight off the invaders.  Unfortunately, sugar knocks out a lot of your immune system and we are presently consuming 150 pounds per year each in the United States.  Diabetes and pre-diabetes is rampant, even in children.  Stop the simple carbs!

Eat lots of fresh, organic vegetables and fruits and a bit of protein with each meal.  This will give your body what it needs to keep the immune system up to the fight.  Vitamin A, in particular, supports the gut and respiratory immune system.  The precursor, beta carotene is found in yellow and orange vegetables and fruits.  Cold water fish also supplies a lot of vitamin A.  Nuts and seeds, especially pumpkin, supply the zinc that has been shown to fight viruses (remember zinc lozenges?).  Fruits and veggies are loaded with vitamin C, which we all know helps the immune system.

Many of us run to the doctor for antibiotics, which are useless when a virus hits.  But there are some natural things that can be done.  First, reduce your consumption of sugar, refined products and dairy products. 
Be sure to get some exercise to keep the circulation going but also to move the lymphatic vessels, which are the vacuum system of the body.  They search around for invaders and toxins and carry them out to be disposed of.  A swollen gland is an indication that the vacuum bag is filled and needs to be emptied.  Exercise helps it empty so it can collect more debris.  A mini trampoline is excellent to stimulate lymphatic drainage.

Drink lots of pure water, never tap water unless it is filtered to remove the chlorine and fluoride and other chemicals.  Good quality water dilutes the toxins and helps the body eliminate them quickly.  Try to drink at least 8 glasses per day.  This is especially important if you get the flu and sweat a lot or lose a lot of fluid by having diarrhea.  Water with fresh squeezed lemon juice is great.

Far infrared saunas are the best to remove viruses and toxins through the sweat glands.  Be sure to remove the sweaty cloths and launder well before re-use.  The immune system is up-regulated by taking a hot shower first then immediately turning the water cold.  Europeans are quite familiar with this technique, especially around the hot springs in Northern Europe.

There are herbs like andrographis paniculata, elderberry, echinacea, oregano, olive etc., which help stimulate the immune system.  Supplements like zinc, selenium, vitamin C and vitamin A have all been shown to boost the immune system.  I carry products that have a combination of these substances in one product and at the first sign of exposure I take it to boost my resistance.

There is also a great selection of homeopathic remedies available to help prevent the flu from getting hold and for relieving the symptoms.  There are even homeopathic flu prevention remedies that are formulated each year to prevent the expected viruses.  Many people choose this instead of flu shots and they are very effective.  But when a pandemic strikes there is very little time to build the protective defenses so act now.

If you get the flu be sure to stay home and isolated.  Rest and drink lots of fluids, especially water.  One way to stimulate the body is to take a hot soak in a tub filled with water in which ½ cup of baking soda and ½ cup of Epsom salt has been added.  Soak for at least 15 minutes and wrap yourself up to sweat.  Be sure to change the sheets and pajamas if they become wet.  Don’t let them dry and wear them again, they are contaminated and need to be laundered.  Eat and drink warming foods like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, garlic and cayenne.  Tomato juice or soup with garlic and Tabasco is a good remedy to induce sweating.  But if your fever is too high, the body must be cooled.  I generally don’t try to reduce a fever until it is over 102°.  Please stay in touch with your doctor and follow his instructions. 

Take advantage of this flu threat to gather some of these preventive remedies so that you have them immediately if you need them.  You can contact me for the homeopathics or any of the immune boosters.
Hopefully, you won’t have to use them, but if you do, they are there. 

If you follow these simple recommendations you will grab Swine Flu by the tail.

Stay Healthy!
Donna
 

The New Year is here and resolutions are being made.
Why not start the New Year off with a resolution to do a three week cleansing program?

This program involves eliminating foods that are known to cause sensitivities and inflammation, while supporting the body with supplements and nutrients that help eliminate the toxic loads we’ve all accumulated.  It will also help rid the excess weight we put on over the holidays. But the main reason to do this program is to feel better.  Aching muscles, swollen hands in the morning, allergy symptoms, tiredness, foggy brain function and more may clear up in just three weeks…if you don’t cheat!

Toxins may be just an accumulation of excess hormones, cholesterol, metabolic wastes, pesticides, medications, environmental toxins, etc.  The elimination of these antigens and toxins allows the inflammatory response to wind down and usually diminishes symptoms significantly.

The process is simple; just modify your diet and add nutritional support; then gradually add foods back in to identify the offenders.  A reoccurrence of a symptom indicates a sensitivity that needs long term elimination.

One of the main ingredients of this program is the addition of functional foods, usually in the form of ahypo-allergenic rice protein powder, which is designed to support the gastrointestinal tract while prompting the liver and kidneys to release toxins. This is NOT just a protein powder, but a scientifically designed compound that functions as a multivitamin-mineral supplement, nutrient- absorption-enhancer, intestinal supporter, liver and kidney cleanser, and more!

In addition, supplements to support specific detox functions are taken to quicken the process and make the functional foods work a bit better.  It is so simple!

It is important to drink copious amounts of water to wash the toxins out of the body.  It is also important to have regular bowel movements for the same reason.  Saunas are a great way to remove toxins through the process of sweating.  Speaking of sweating, remember to exercise; the increase in heart rate helps to get the blood flowing.  That extra flow rate carries nutrients into the cells for repair and maintenance, while carrying toxins and wastes out of the body.  It also increases bowel transit time, helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce stress.

Just think, by February 1, 2009 you could be symptom free, have enhanced energy, more restful sleep, clear thinking, better skin and better bowel habits, not to mention you possibly could have lost weight .
Wouldn’t you like to make THIS New Year’s resolution?
Health is right around the corner- GO FOR IT!
Contact me to get started.
Donna

I am home recovering from a cold that came upon me quite quickly.  I want to share some of how I dealt  with it so that you can be prepared and apply this method yourself.

I want to start by saying that a cold and the flu are caused by viruses, not bacteria, therefore antibiotics are ineffective.  In fact, taking antibiotics often can help develop “smart germs”,  but especially when the antibiotics are given for a virus.  This means that the germs mutate so that antibiotics have no effect on them.  This has been a problem in the general population simply because our food supply (animal sources) is routinely treated with antibiotics to overcome the deplorable conditions in which the animals are raised.  As a result, antibiotic-resistant infections are developing faster than we can find new drugs to fight them.  The use of antibiotics for the cold and flu only add to the problem.

Here’s what I did:  a bio-energetic scan indicated that a virus was trying to invade me.  This was identified before I experienced any symptoms.  My weak spot, as indicated by this scan, was my sinuses.  Since I was symptom free, I disregarded the warning.  Seven days later I came down with a severe sinus infection that turned into a cold. 

I immediately used my Neti pot.  A Neti pot looks like a ceramic watering can.  It is designed to irrigate the sinus passages with water.  I must admit that it takes some getting used to (detailed instructions are included in each pot).  I filled the pot with pure, luke-warm water and a small amount of Celtic sea salt.  As I lean over the sink, I turn my head in one direction and place the tip of the Neti pot in the higher nostril.  I then pour the water into the nostril.  You could feel it filling the sinus cavities and may even drip a bit down the back of the throat, but with minimal adjustment of the angle and turn of the head, the water quickly drains out the opposite nostril taking any dust, pollen, dirt, etc. out with the water.  As I finish pouring in one side, a short, abrupt blow of air through the nose expels any remaining mucus and water.  I then proceed to repeat this on the other nostril.

I routinely ask clients with allergies and sinus issues to rinse their sinuses daily to clear out any allergens like animal dander, dust and pollen from sticking to the mucous membranes and causing constant irritation.  It works really well.  But in my case, when I had a cold, I repeated this nasal lavage many times throughout the day.  This dislodged much of the mucus and kept my sinuses open.  As the cold progressed toward healing, this method eliminated much of the constant blowing of the nose and actually helped me sleep comfortably each night. 

I strongly encourage you to buy a Neti pot.  They are available for $13-$20 at health food stores, drug stores and on-line.  It is a must if you suffer from sinus problems or allergies; use it once daily.  It takes about three minutes for me to do this each morning.  You will feel the difference immediately.

If you have a cold, consider using the Neti pot more often to clear the sinuses and nasal passages.
Be sure to use a good water, not tap water.  Celtic Sea Salt should be in each home for seasoning; use a little in the Neti pot as well.  It really does get easier with practice.  This is better than vaporizers, ocean spray, humidifiers or inhales steam.  It incorporates the naturopathic beliefs of using water to help heal.  While you are at it, drink copious amounts of water to thin out the mucus and replace the water lost from sweating. 

Stay well,

Donna

It has been said that you are not what you eat, but rather what you digest, absorb and assimilate.  This is true.  Health begins with the food choices, but I frequently find people who make significant dietary changes, yet the issues still remain.  One of the first places I look is in the gut.  Is the food moving along the GI tract at the right speed?  Is digestion occuring?  Are the pathogens interfering?  Is there “leaky gut”?  Is there a significant amount of probiotics?  Are the wastes being eliminated?  Is the immune system in the gut functioning properly? Each of these aspects must be investigated thoroughly and must also work properly in order to restore and/or maintain health.

The stomach needs to be acid in order to break down food which will then trigger the release of bicarb from the pancreas.  If you take a lot of antacids, there won’t be enough acid to trigger the bicarb release.  Bicarb is alkaline.  The small intestines must be alkaline in order to digest food further.  When you upset the stomach, you upset the small intestines.

The GI tract is where 70% on your immune system resides.   If you are someone who gets frequent colds and is susceptible to catch whatever someone else has, you may want to support your gut.  Secretory Immunoglobulin A is a good indicator of gut health. 

 ”Leaky gut” is a term used to describe intestinal permeability.  Tiny junctions between the cells that line the GI tract become separated.  This leaves a pathway for partially digested food or pathogens to enter the body.  If it is partially digested food, it may manifest as a food sensitivity.  If it is a pathogen, it may mean an infection.  Either way, it will stimulate an immune response and send your body into an alarm state.  This causes adrenal stress and could lead to the development of an autoimmune disorder.  Leaky gut is caused by a high refined diet, steroid hormones, birth control pills and some other medications. Unfortunately, it takes a long time to reverse.

Probiotic are the good bacteria that live in your gut and help keep the bad bacteria in check, they help absorb nutrients and help provide vitamins like the B vitamins and vitamin K.  If you take an antibiotic and you get a yeast infection, it means your gut flora (probiotics) is low. A normal, healthy gut can withstan 8-10 days of antibiotic therapy without having the good guys die off enough to cause the yeast to grow.  Everyone should be on a good probiotics formula, always.  Lack of probiotics is often the cause of constipation.  Sometimes I find that food is improperly digested.  This can easily be remedied by supplementing with digestive enzymes.  There are different enzymes produced in different parts of the GI tract.  I suggest a broad spectrum digestive enzyme to skip the guess work.  But ultimately, you need to get your body producing enzymes again.  If you have indigestion and pain after eating, consider enzymes.

This is especially true of  hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is produced in the stomach.  This strong acid keeps pathogens from infecting our bodies; it helps digest food, absorb minerals and triggers the bicarb release from the pancreas.  It can be hindered by poor diet, medications, especially proton pump inhibitors, which are given for acid reflux and heartburn. There is also a bacterium called H. Pylori that can cause low HCl, but I find that the most common cause is a deficiency of niacinamide.  Low HCl sufferers typically have gas and bloating  after a meal and foul smelling stool and flatulence.  They may also have symptoms very similar to too much acid, like reflux and indigestion.  Simple supplementation with niacinamide in a hefty dose helps the body produce enough acid.  I have found that this works when nothing else does.  Be sure to use niacinamide; niacin actually works but it causes a flush and itching response to occur. Fiber is another important part of good GI health.  Fiber bulks up the waste material, which triggers the bowels to expel the stool.  Fiber also absorbs toxins, cholesterol and excess hormones released from the liver to be excreted.  Lack of fiber allows these wastes to be re-absorbed back into the body to further hinder proper function. Pathogens, parasites, yeast and fungus can all be found in the gut.  Parasitic worms are often picked  up from walking barefoot outdoors, from kissing and sleeping with pets, from casual, and of course intimate contact.  Any of these can cause the immune system to respond in an effort to get rid of the offender.  These “bugs” must be identified and destroyed so health can be restored. 

There is only one sure way to check for most of these issues– polymerase chain reaction/DNA stool test.  This state of the art exam can help you identify all these factors at one time, and with considerable accuracy.
If you have some of the symptoms described, consider this GI test for yourself.

Stay Healthy!

Donna

Dysglycemia  is a term given to the many blood sugar dysfunctions. It is in epidemic proportions in this country. Our children, young people and adults are severely over weight. Our fast food diets and high carbohydrate meals are to blame. Diabetes is a totally preventable disease, in most cases and is rampantly growing. It accounts for much of our health care costs. Let me explain what happens.

When we eat a sugars (or carbohydrates) the pancreas produces insulin to help the sugar transport into the cells to produce energy. When we eat a lot of carbohydrates we produce a lot of insulin. This sends much of the sugar into the cells, leaving little left to keep the brain happy. This is Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar- all the sugar is sent into the cells- none left for the brain.  Symptoms of hypoglycemia are you get shaky if meals are missed, along with light headedness, foggy thinking and irritability.

If we ignore these symptoms and continue to eat a high-carbohydrate diet, the pancreas will continue to produce an excess of insulin. The cells try to compensate for the abundance of insulin showering upon them so they “down-regulate”; they close up some of their receptors. This is called Insulin Resistance or  Syndrome X. The signs of insulin resistance are: craving something sweet after a meal, needing a nap after you eat and awakening after you fall asleep at night. This is the step before diabetes.

In men, insulin resistance leads to testosterone being converted to estrogen (low libido and men developing breasts) and in women it leads to  estrogen being converted into testosterone, which leads to polycyctic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and infertility.  It is suspected that if this happens to a pregnant woman, the increase in testosterone may affect the development of the blood brain barrier in the unborn baby. This protects toxins from getting into the brain. If compromised, and the baby is exposed to a toxin (like in a vaccination) it may lead to the development of autism.

Now the insulin resistant body needs more insulin to force the glucose into the cells. The pancreas puts out insulin at a frantic pace until it wears itself out and says “I quit!” This is Diabetes (type II), the pancreas is burned out from making insulin so insulin shots or pills are given to stabilize blood sugar levels. Some medications force the pancreas to work harder. This only exacerbates the issue.

Here’s the problem: insulin is very irritating to the lining of the blood vessels (even if given by injection) so it promotes inflammation but the body tries to patch it up by putting LDL’s in the arteries. This only leads to arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. This is why so many diabetics have heart disease and lose feet or toes due to poor circulation. Diabetes also causes kidney problems, blindness, and a myriad of other degenerative diseases, all of which could be prevented.

One way to avoid these disorders is to avoid the high carb diet. Eat whole, fresh fruits and vegetables with lots of fiber to slow the blood sugar level down. Whole grains, not refined must be eaten. They contain many of the glycemic factors. Avoid any packaged food, even cereals. They have been known to raise blood sugar considerably. Meals that contain protein, fat and carbs cause a slower rise in blood sugar levels than those with just carbs alone. Remember that alcohol, even wine is going to raise your blood sugar level a lot. In fact, most people with alcoholic tendencies are hypoglycemic.

Another way is to make sure you maintain a sufficient level of nutrients that help insulin to work. They include: chromium, magnesium, vanadium, alpha lipoic acid, Conjugate Linoleic Acid (CLA), etc. These are called glycemic factors. These nutrients are used up by continuous consumption of sugars and need to be repleted.

One more way to avoid dysglycemia is to eat every three hours so your blood sugar level doesn’t get too low. The worst thing you could do is skip a meal, especially breakfast. That sets up a whole new set of problems. If you just can’t handle food first thing in the morning,, you must start slowly and gradually build up to a good high-protein meal for breakfast.

If we give our bodies what it needs it will heal itself. If we continuously abuse it it will quit working properly.

Stay Healthy,

Donna

I was sent this link to pass on.  I believe not enough women understand about inflammatory breast cancer.  This news brief does a good job of getting the word out.  Please view it and have all your female friends view it as well.

http://komonews.s3.amazonaws.com/ibc/komo_ibc.wmv

Thanks,

Donna

Natural Healing is really a simple process; if there is not enough nutrients—replace them; if there are too many toxins—eliminate them; if functions like digestion, elimination, immune protection, etc. are not functioning properly—support them; and if inflammation is wreaking havoc—identify and quench it.

How simple can it be? Then why aren’t we all doing it? Because these issues often make themselves known by producing symptoms like gas & bloating, foggy thinking, constipation, weight gain or loss, headaches, joint pain, allergies, frequent illnesses and many more. Our medical mentality has been to relieve the symptom. Cover them up. If we make you feel better quick you can go on with living your life.

This may work for a while but not for long. I just got off the phone with a pilot. I explained it this way: suppose you are cruising at 30,000 feet and an alarm goes off on the control panel. Do you take out the fuse that controls the alarm or take out the light bulb that lights up the alarm? Of course not! The annoying noise and flashing light is there to get your attention to address something that is not functioning properly. There are specific alarms for different areas of the plane. Each area of the plane has its own specific function and each of these functions together keep the plane in flight. A malfunction in any one area may affect other functions so it must be addressed quickly to keep the plane safe until proper repair is made.

Our bodies are more complex than a plane, yet when the symptom alarm goes off we immediately look to take out the light bulb or silence the alarm. We are totally unconcerned that the improper function that caused the alarm may eventually hinder other functions.

A good example of this is a fever. Some people panic at the slightest rise in body temperature and immediately seek ibuprofen and such to lower their temperature. In reality, a fever is the body’s way of killing off pathogens, kind of like pasteurization, where high heat kills the germs. If we keep the fever from getting high enough to kill the germs we are actually giving them a chance to proliferate and we end up with a full blown infection. Now I am not saying that all fevers should go unaddressed. No, I am saying that a slight temperature means that the body is working properly and is trying to protect you without the need of antibiotics. This is a good symptom.

What about stomach issues? Many people take over the counter antacids to deal with indigestion. They sometimes get some relief but find they can’t function well without them. Are their bodies suffering from an antacid deficiency? I doubt it. But it is easier to cover the symptom than to identify and correct the cause.

In many cases, people who take antacids actually suffer from not enough stomach acid. This leads to the proliferation of bacteria, fungus and other pathogens like H. Pylori, which cause ulcers. The GI tract is lined with a mucosal membrane that helps keep pathogens out. It also protects the stomach from being irritated by the strong stomach acid. This acid is needed to insure proper digestion. If we are deficient in zinc or chloride or other nutrients, the stomach acid production diminishes and actually produces symptoms much like too much acid. In addition, the improperly digested food ferments and produces irritation to the GI tract. If a person is on an anti-inflammatory Cox inhibitor, they may end up with thinned mucosa, which may lead to an ulcer. If they take antacids for the gastric symptoms without determining the cause, they may actually be making the stomach worse.

Even natural health methods may fall short. Many people believe that if they take a natural remedy for a symptom that it is better than taking a drug. In some ways it is since natural methods rarely have side effects if taken correctly. But how does this help find the cause? The underlying problem still remains. Health practitioners need to be familiar with how the body functions and must be able to trace the symptoms to the cause of the issue. Fix the pathway, fix the function and the symptom will go away.

I recently had someone come to me for help because after working with several practitioners, his stomach issues still remain. Each practitioner did gastrointestinal testing. Some natural remedies were given to stop the symptoms, yet they remain. The cause of the alarm was not found.  After assessing the person I was able to trace back to the ultimate imbalance, in this case lack of stomach acid.  After this was addressed the symptoms went away. 

Think about this before you reach for the next over the counter remedy. 

Donna