Back pain is a common complaint in America, affecting almost 80% of American adults, according to the National Institutes of Health. The reasons for chronic back pain are varied, from not practicing good ergonomics when working at a desk job to a sedentary lifestyle, and it is a condition that you should never ignore or […]
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Inflammation and Anxiety: Is There a Link?
Anxiety has become increasingly one of the most common symptoms I encounter in my office. This epidemic is affecting all ages and is much more common in teens and young adults then in the past. In the United States the rate of anxiety tripled in 2019 from 8.1%- 25.5%. These numbers are astounding, and you […]
Stop Fuelling Your Day With Caffeine: Best Detox Tips From Functional Medicine Doctor In Ojai
Ninety percent of Americans consume caffeine in one form or the other. Fifty percent of American adults consume 300 gms of caffeine at least once a day. It would be tough to recall a Hollywood movie opening with the shot of the protagonist waking up early in the morning to set the coffee machine on […]
The Complex Web of Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity has becoming increasingly more prevalent affecting more that 50 million Americans. This number is staggering considering not everyone that has symptoms goes to the Doctor or have even been diagnosed properly. There are now more than 100 known autoimmune diseases, and the list keeps on growing. One of the most common autoimmune diseases affects […]
Avoid NSAIDS If You Have Coronavirus
IMPORTANT: AVOID NSAIDS WITH CORONAVIRUS INFECTION!!! The problem with NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories) and Covid-19. There has been much discussion on why NSAIDS are not recommended to take if you have symptoms of the COVID- 19 infection. NSAIDS inhibit the enzyme, COX2, that allows the conversion to Prostaglandin 2, PGE2). This is important because we need […]
Avoid Elderberry in Viral Prevention Protocols
Elderberry has been touted as an immune builder and I have seen it frequently listed as part of some individual’s protocol. However, I strongly recommend against the use as it increases the production of inflammatory cytokines, TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-8. In a study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11399518 they conclude that in healthy individual this activated the inflammatory […]
