There is a growing body of research that states the critical importance of Vitamin D and boosting immune functions. As recently as 10 years ago, vitamin D was seen as only a cofactor in absorption of calcium. Today it is seen by many as a super nutrient. While you can get the active form of vitamin D from the sun, most do not get near enough sun exposure to make a difference. The consequence of this deficiency is high risk of many cancers and lowered immune function. Do yourself a favor, get yourself tested and see where your levels are. Be careful on supplementation. You need many … [Read more...]
Get healthy, improve your GUT!
Processed foods hurt your immune functions and impact your gut. Did you know that 90% of your immune system is located in your GUT? That’s right, sounds crazy until you realize that the majority of what goes into our bodies passes through the gut. Think of the gut as good version of airport security. All the stuff that enters your body lines up and has to pass thru security. Once thru security food and vitamins are take into the areas of the body and made into energy or into your body parts. When a foreign invaders gets to security, the police are called (macrophages that kill and destroy … [Read more...]
Gut and Brain Boosting Function..There is a connection!!
Did you know that there is a direct like between your brain and your immune system? Yes it is true. The fancy term is called neuro-immunology. As it relates to the nerve system, there are two parts. The actually messaging carrying system (the white matter and the gray matter), and what are known as the meninges’. These cells were once known as the “GLUE” of the nerves, today however they are known to transmit and carry messages. Now comes the immune system into the picture. They have found, lymphatic tissues surrounding these meninges. Why is this exciting, because the lymphatic cells … [Read more...]
Scoliosis Patient gets amazing results
My name is Krista Robrecht and I have suffered from thoracolumbar scoliosis for over 18 years. I was first diagnosed at age 13 by a medical provider who told me that there was nothing that could be done to help my curvature and pain except to wear a brace for 16 hours per day which I wore for 2 years with little or no change. I tried pain and muscle relaxers in addition to Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Acetaminophen and more. The problem affected my ability to move around and when it is at its worst is when I sit which was quite difficult since I was in school to be a nurse. I met Dr Ray and his team … [Read more...]
The doctor says you have a ruptured disc. What do you do?
A patient came to me with a question. Their MD said they had a ruptured disc and recommended shots, many medications, physical therapy, and finally surgery. This is what I said... A ruptured disc can cause shooting pains and numbness/tingling in the legs. Severe cases can cause leg muscle weakness, weak bladder, and weak bowels. The pills and shots are used as anti inflammatory and pain killers. The physical therapy will strengthen the spine. The question no one has answered is why? Let's trace back a few steps. When a spine gets misaligned it eats and rots the disc. The disc can no … [Read more...]