Autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system attacks your own body. Autoimmunity may lead to diabetes, skin disorders, thyroid disease, and more. Autoimmune conditions affect a surprising percentage of the population. Since the end of World War II, autoimmune disease has been on the rise. Research suggests environmental triggers for autoimmunity — specifically, factors that…
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According to a few scientific articles, Manuka honey may reduce inflammation in your digestive system, which could reduce symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). However, honey contains a lot of fructose. Fructose is a FODMAP, and can trigger IBS symptoms. All things considered, honey is a controversial IBS food. We would not suggest eating any…
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What is dysbiosis? Dysbiosis is when harmful bacteria have overpowered your good bacteria, which can trigger bloating, depression, IBS, and eventually even cancer. Dysbiosis can occur on your skin — that’s right, you have good bacteria living on your skin — in your mouth, in your vagina or rectum, or in your gut. Let’s focus…
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If you’re struggling with fatigue, brain fog, digestive troubles or anxiety, it may be time to lower your exposure to heavy metals through heavy metal detox. If you suspect heavy metal toxicity, consider being tested for metals by your health care professional. At PrimeHealth, we help patients to lower their heavy metal load and decrease…
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How do you determine your health status? Most of us with American health insurance get a “free” yearly physical exam. We may get some routine blood work done, and if we’re lucky, we might be told that everything looks “normal” and that we can come back the following year.
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Since autophagy has been shown to be activated by fasting, many of us have been skipping breakfast to hop on the fasting train and save our brains. People are fasting for weight loss, mental enhancement, anti-aging, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects, and even spiritual enlightenment.
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