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SOS! (Save Our Stomach acid!)
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 10, 2015
SOS! (Save Our Stomach acid!) “I get reflux so I take Prilosec” Ahhhh!! WTF!? I get it, the job of a medical doctor is to fix your symptoms. It just sucks that they do it with total disregard for the functioning of your entire body. So now, that stomach acid that your body makes is […]
Read More3 Reasons Gluten Intolerance May Be More Serious Than Celiac Disease
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 6, 2015
While scientists and dietitians argue the reality of nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), Chris Kresser has done his research and found that gluten intolerance is not only real but it may be more serious than celiac disease. Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac is a leader in the fields of ancestral health, Paleo nutrition, and functional and integrative […]
Read MoreThink Twice About Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 3, 2015
Some people choose the Vegetarian or Vegan lifestyle due to environmental impact, ethical concerns or religious reasons. It’s amazing that so many people are willing to make lifestyle changes based on the social and spiritual impact of their food choices. But, some people are choosing a Vegetarian or Vegan lifestyle due to the misconception that it’s a healthier choice nutritionally. […]
Read MoreRoadblocks to Healthy Weight Loss
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on July 28, 2015
Roadblocks to Healthy Weight Loss Eat right and exercise, it should be that easy, right…wrong! First, what does “eating right” even mean? It doesn’t mean counting calories or giving yourself an anxiety disorder surrounding food. It means eat real food! Protein and veggies mostly. Is it earth made or man-made? I say go with the […]
Read MoreHow to Treat a Sunburn Naturally
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on July 22, 2015
Our skin requires regular sun exposure in order to keep our vitamin D levels where they should be. Sometimes we allow our skin to receive too much sun exposure, causing painful skin damage in the form of a sunburn. You’ll want care for your sunburn immediately and mother nature has provides us with a handful […]
Read MoreBlood Sugar
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on July 14, 2015
Let’s talk blood sugar… The highs, the lows, the cravings! So you’ve got an elevated hemoglobin A1c… What does that mean anyway? Well, hemoglobin A1c shows us what your blood sugar has averaged over the past 3 months. So you can’t blame this elevation on the cupcake you ate yesterday. More like all the cupcakes […]
Read MoreTop Summer Foods for Health
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 29, 2015
We are what we eat, right? Wrong! We are what we eat, digest, and absorb. Proper digestion and absorption are lacking in so many people due to the foods that are common in this culture. I know, every doctor has a different definition of a healthy diet. It gets confusing! Trust me, I know, I […]
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