Tag Archives: gastrointestinal
Human Herpesvirus 6
Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV6) is part of the Herpes family of viruses. There are eight separate viruses within this family: Herpes simplex 1 and 2 (HV 1, HV 2), Varicella (HV 3), EBV (HV 4), Cytomegalovirus (HV 5), Herpes virus … Continue reading
Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD)
Mast Cell Activation Disorder Mast cell activation disorder (MCAD), also called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), is a condition of aberrant mast cell activity in response to stimuli that normally do not activate mast cells or with excessive mast cell … Continue reading
Probiotics
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that reside in our small and large intestines that support healthy digestive function, regulate our immune systems, produce enzymes that can kill pathogenic bacteria, and provide nutritional support, including production of vitamin K. Probiotics have been … Continue reading
Gastroenterology seminar
January 21-22 was a great gastroenterology seminar with updated information on celiac and the range of gluten reactions, crohns, leaky gut syndrome, and colon cancer, and new information on small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Gave me lots of ideas!
Gall bladder
The Gall Bladder in Naturopathic Medicine, The Gall Bladder in Chinese Medicine, Chinese Gall Bladder Diagnoses
Intestines
The Large Intestine in Naturopathic Medicine, The Small Intestine in Naturopathic Medicine, The Large Intestine in Chinese Medicine, The Small Intestine in Chinese Medicine, Chinese Large Intestine Diagnoses, Chinese Small Intestine Diagnoses
Spleen, Stomach
The Spleen, Stomach, and Pancreas in Naturopathic Medicine, The Spleen and Stomach in Chinese Medicine, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Chinese Stomach Diagnoses
Basic Treatment Guidelines
Dry Skin Brushing, Breathing, Sleep and Routine, Castor Oil Packs, Essential Fatty Acids, Apple Cider Vinegar, Probiotics, Water, Movement, Magnesium, Play, Biotone and B Vitamins
Acid reflux
Acid reflux occurs when the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach fails to close properly after food has entered the stomach, and the stomach contents come back up into the lower portion of the esophagus. The hydrochloric acid from … Continue reading
Understanding Gluten Intolerance
Gluten in a complex mixture of proteins found in many grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. The proteins are grouped into gliadins and glutenins, and these proteins are what allow bread to rise in the baking process. Testing has shown … Continue reading