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Managing Gout With Food and Lifestyle Interventions!

  INTRODUCTION Gout is one of the most well studied and characterized forms of arthritis affecting up to 4% of the population (2.68 per 1000 people); a condition occurring in males and females in a ratio of 4:1 respectively.1,5 Gout is an arthritic condition that mostly forms in the lower limbs, with a particular prevalence…

Are Eggs EGGcellent for Your Health?

INTRODUCTION There is nothing quite like the sound of eggs crackling on the frying pan, the smell of bacon, and coffee brewing in the morning. I couldn’t think of a better way to greet the day. And there are so many ways to cook those eggs, it’ll keep you from getting bored with them for…

Probiotics: What They Are, and Why You Might Need Them

INTRODUCTION You have probably heard friends talking about how yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, or kimchi is “good for your gut” But what do they mean, and what are they talking about exactly? It turns out that your friends are likely correct, and these foods, known as probiotics, can be good for you and your health. Keep…

Essential Amino Acids and Why They Matter

INTRODUCTION Many of my clients have sustained injuries, especially from car accidents. Regretfully, pain and stiffness limit their movement, which can cause muscle loss, weakness, and deeper dysfunction. Increasing client strength, and overall health, through a well-developed strengthening program is a key component in rehabilitation. However, many forget that resistance training is only one step,…

Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO) and Supplemental Support

INTRODUCTION Small intestinal fungal overgrowth (SIFO) is a condition characterized by an excessive concentration of fungal microorganisms inhabiting the small intestine (SI).1 This condition is often found amongst those who use antibiotics, antacids, the immunocompromised, and individuals who have poor gut motility (i.e., constipation).1(1) Having covered SIFO and nutritional interventions in previous articles, I will…

Newfoundland, Drinking Water, and Arsenic: Check Levels!

INTRODUCTION Arsenic (As) is a metalloid (exhibits metal and non-metal properties) found in a ubiquitous fashion within food, soil, various places in the environment, and water; the latter of which is the most prevalent vector for human exposure.1 Natural disasters, such as ocean volcanos/forest fires, as well as and oil/wood burning can disperse As throughout…

Immune Support for the Common Cold

The following is a summary of potential interventions, that I have written about previously, regarding immune support for the common cold. The articles below have been collated for easy referencing: Vitamin D Support and the Common Cold The Common Cold: Immune Support With Vitamin C The Common Cold: Immune Support with Zinc  The Common Cold:…

Immune Support Protocols for COVID-19

The following is a summary of potential interventions, that I have written about previously, regarding immune support for COVID-19. The articles below have been collated for easy referencing:   1. COVID-19, Micronutrients, and Immune Support 2. Oral/Nasal Cleanses, SARS-CoV-2, and Early Interventions 3. Metabolic Syndrome, COVID-19 Severity, and Interventions 4. Sleep Deprivation and COVID-19 Severity:…

Sucralose: Is It Safe?

INTRODUCTION Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that was manufactured in the late 1980s by Tate & Lyle Company and the Queen Elizabeth College (University of London).1 Sucralose is a derivative of the natural sugar sucrose, whereby 3 hydroxyl groups (OH) are replaced by chlorine (CL) atoms.1(325) Such modifications have enabled sucralose to increase its sweetness…

Thyroidectomies and Hypoparathyroidism: Exploring the Relationship

GENERAL OVERVIEW Thyroidectomy is a procedure whereby part, or all, of the thyroid gland is removed.1 Such a surgery is conducted to address and treat thyroid disorders to include: overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), thyroid gland enlargement (goiter), and thyroid cancer.1 If partial thyroid gland removal is undertaken, the remaining glandular tissue is likely to continue producing…