Are you sure you can eat wheat? Gluten tests often wrong

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Dr. Brad Shook

Gluten intolerance is not as straightforward as once believed. Many people test negative for gluten intolerance when, in fact, they have celiac disease or should be on a gluten-free diet. This is because standard tests are incomplete and fail to account for gluten cross-reactivity. Fortunately, revolutionary breakthroughs in gluten testing are now available from Cyrex [...]

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More than half of all cancers preventable

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Dr. Brad Shook

You never know when those chronic migraines, persistent hypothyroid symptoms, or that flaring arthritis pain might actually save your life. These are warning signals that your system is out of balance. By tending to your body’s health with nutritional and lifestyle interventions, you may prevent cancer as well. Carrying the genes for cancer doesn’t make [...]

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Why Are Autism Rates Still On The Rise?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by bshook

According to the CDC autism rates are continuing to rise very quickly.  According to their most recent report on the subject, 1 in 88 children now have autism, and 1 in 54 boys.  Many different hypothesis have been proposed, including better detection, we all need to look at our modern lifestyle and ask ourselves, “are [...]

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On 60 Minutes Tonight: “Is Sugar Toxic?”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by bshook

        Tonight on 60 Minutes they are doing a story on the toxicity of sugar.  I strongly urge everyone to watch this story, because sugar is killing many of us.  Over the past several years I have studied functional medicine extensively, and after working clinically with patients I can tell you that [...]

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When a gluten-free diet is not enough

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Dr. Brad Shook

For many people, a gluten-free diet erases all their chronic health problems like a magic wand. For others, it doesn’t make a dent, despite a proven gluten intolerance. What gives? A diet that also eliminates dairy, grains, and other foods may be necessary, along with nutritional compounds to restore gut health. Gluten damages the small [...]

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Fight inflammation with glutathione recycling

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Dr. Brad Shook

The term “antioxidant” has become popular in a multitude of products from acai to dark chocolate, but the most important antioxidant is the one made by your body: glutathione. Sufficient glutathione is vital for good health. Glutathione is a molecule that protects the body in many ways. It shields cells from damage caused by oxidation [...]

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Heart disease is an inflammation disease

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dr. Brad Shook

You could eat a “heart-healthy” diet, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight and still be at risk for heart disease. Why? Because the root cause of heart disease is inflammation, and managing inflammation goes beyond standard prevention advice.

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Childhood stomach aches linked with adult depression and anxiety

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dr. Brad Shook

A Stanford University researcher found that gastric irritation early in life could pave the way for lifelong psychological problems.

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Poor sleep habits raise the risk of dementia

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Dr. Brad Shook

An imbalanced sleep/wake cycle, or circadian rhythm, increases your risk of dementia later in life.

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Gluten could be causing your heartburn

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dr. Brad Shook

Call it acid reflux, heartburn, or GERD, but having stomach acid splash back up into your esophagus is painful and distressing. Although researchers cite various causes, one that many doctors overlook is gluten, the protein found in wheat, spelt, rye, barley, and other wheat-like grains. Studies link gluten with acid reflux Research shows acid reflux [...]

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