Vitamin B12 is pretty darn important to our health, but how much vitamin B12 should you take? Better yet, is there a B12 blood test to see if you are deficient? Vitamin B12 is a critically important nutrient. It is involved in a process called methylation along with folic acid and vitamin B6. Methylation is […]
Say that 3 times fast…Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatment with an Esophagitis Diet. This autoimmune condition has been on the rise, especially in children. Overall, most autoimmune disorders, especially those tied to the gut (think Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and eosinophilic esophagitis) have been on the increase. The scare thing is that this rise has been playing […]
High systolic blood pressure is called the silent killer because there aren’t any early symptoms. Some meds will up blood pressure levels in unexpected ways. I’m going to cover one of these strange ways that a class of medication can increase your blood pressure, and it starts, not in the cardiovascular system as you would […]
It is now well established that good oral health is absolutely essential for good overall health. The links between gum disease and heart disease are well established. Looking at it in reverse, what health problems can lead to poor dental health? Reflux, heartburn, gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD). It goes by many names. The symptoms can sometimes not be as […]
Gastric banding. Gastric sleeve. Roux-en-Y bypass. There are in increasing number of procedures available that fall under the category of bariatric surgery. This is also increasing coverage for the procedures by insurance if certain criteria are met. Roux-en-Y is the most common form of surgery used. But are these procedures safe? Let’s get one thing […]
