Yay Gut Bacteria!!

So we've been hearing a lot now for a few years about probiotics & gut bacteria. & YES gut bacteria is good!! 

It helps you digest your food, utilize minerals & nutrients which produces a variety of chemicals & chemical reactions in your body that are needed to keep it functioning optimally. They help maintain optimal hormone levels & brain & heart levels. & keep your gut healthy!! They flourish in an Acidic NOT an Alkaline environment!!

Too much of an alkalinity to your gut can lead to allergies, other health problems, gas, bloating, cramps, constipation or diarrhea & it Will exacerbate acid reflux/gerd. 

How do we get or stay acidic? Eat whole foods with lots of fiber, fermented foods & get your protein!! Protein is acid promoting more so than other foods. 

Still having problems with the above symptoms? Lets Talk!!!!

Acetaminophen Can Be Deadly!!

Did you know this?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can literally poison your liver, especially if taken with 3 alcoholic drinks. If more than the recommended dosage is taken it can cause liver failure. That means your going to need a transplant or it can mean possible death!! Liver failure due to overdose of acetaminophen is actually common!!

The FDA knows all this & has warned docs & yet acetaminophen is still considered safe & prescribed often!!

It can be safe to take but you must stick within the recommended dosage on the bottle or recommended by your knowledgeable physician. & please DO NOT drink if your taking it!!

So what do you do if your in pain or have a fever? Call me!! Acupuncture & herbs are a wonderfully effective means of managing or eliminating pain & reducing fever. If the fever is high, again the recommended dosage is ok but after that has been taken, lets go the natural route to ensure your best health & most importantly your safety!!

The Differences Between Easter & Western Medicine

Here's a great article outlining some of the differences. My favorite part is chart comparing treatment lengths!!

http://intentblog.com/the-differences-between-eastern-western-medicine-infographic/

ED Article

Here is a link to a short & simple article to reinforce the importance of NOT jumping straight to aggressive medical treatment when facing Erectile Dysfunction. Call me instead!!

 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news69602.html