Nightshades are a group of foods belonging to the Solanaceae family (in the Solanum genus) that are generally classified as a healthy part of a balanced diet. However, for people who suffer from autoimmune diseases, the lectins and small amounts of alkaloids in nightshades can worsen their symptoms. Below, we’ll discuss why they are called…
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Dietary supplements like ashwagandha, valerian root, and L-theanine can naturally ease your anxiety. There are also lifestyle changes, dietary changes, and medicines that could help. Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, or unease. Anxiety disorders are when certain events or stimuli trigger anxiety, restlessness, panic, and other symptoms. Recurring anxiety may result in mental…
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be to blame for your back pain, particularly lower back pain during the night. It’s essential to treat the root cause of your back pain, instead of masking the symptoms with pain blockers. Most of our patients with IBS will find relief from their symptoms, including abdominal and back pain…
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According to a systematic review from 2019 and our own clinical practice, probiotics can effectively treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with a few caveats: As long as a patient tests negative for SIBO, probiotics are one of my first go-to treatments to address IBS. Probiotics (specific strains of “good bacteria”) repopulate the…
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If you work the night shift, your circadian rhythm can be negatively impacted. Don’t worry — there are ways to cope. Making others aware of your daytime sleep and nighttime work schedules, eating meals at consistent times, and limiting blue light exposure before bed are all helpful. Circadian rhythm refers to humans’, animals’, and other…
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Mold-related health issues impact millions of Americans every single year. However, long-term mold problems typically go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The effects of mold and mycotoxins may be the root cause of autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, nervous system dysfunction, and allergies. Many buildings in the US have mold, exposing homeowners and employees to hidden mold. Many…
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If you have a disordered circadian rhythm, you are at increased risk of drowsiness, depression, brain fog, heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Fortunately, there are ways to fix your circadian rhythm and optimize your whole-body health. Circadian rhythm refers to many organisms’ natural internal clock, which dictates the sleep-wake cycle, the feeding-fasting cycle, and…
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Discover the symptoms that set IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome) apart from other forms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management and treatment strategies. While diarrhea is the primary symptom of IBS-D, it’s important to note that cramping, gas, and abdominal pain can also indicate this condition. The only surefire…
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Caffeine is one of the most studied psychoactive drugs out there, and up to 90% of American adults consume caffeine on a daily basis. For many, caffeine provides health benefits like improved brain function, increased focus and alertness, better mood, and a reliable energy boost. For some people, caffeine might make them feel more anxious.…
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the large intestine. IBS causes stomach pain and irregular bowel movements. Many experts consider IBS to be “incurable”. But here at PrimeHealth, we personally walk with and help patients reverse their IBS permanently. I and the other integrative providers at PrimeHealth have worked with hundreds of patients…
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