There are two general causes of ear infections. The first cause is when water gets trapped in the ear canal due to the buildup of wax (called swimmer’s ear). This causes bacteria to grow and an infection to occur. The second cause is a middle ear infection generally related to an allergy or upper respiratory infection and is caused […]

As a mom your gut health is vitally important to the health and wellbeing of your unborn child. We are learning more and more about epigenetics and the understanding that while genes play an important role in the characteristics of our unborn child. 80% of their gut health is based on the environment and the […]

Food can be medicine and heal or it can cause problems. Here is a list of foods that can trigger headaches and some simple explanations of why. Common Headache Triggers 1. Alcohol (most commonly wine, because of sulfites and preservatives). Alcohol causes the body to dehydrate, which is a known trigger for headaches. 2. Caffeinated […]

Several studies show a strong link between autoimmune thyroid disease (both Hashimoto’s and Graves’) and gluten intolerance. The link is so well established that researchers suggest all people with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) be screened for gluten intolerance, and vice versa. Why is there a connection? It’s a case of mistaken identity. The molecular structure […]