Category Archives: Nutritional Deficiencies

Anemia is a barrier to better health

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Question I’m tired frequently and I have some chronic health issues I can’t seem to resolve. Answer Although multiple factors can cause both tiredness and chronic health issues, anemia should always be investigated. Unresolved anemia will thwart your journey to … Continue reading →

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Why do I have brain fog all the time?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Question I seem to live in a perpetual fog, like I can’t think clearly or I’m not all the way there. Why do I have brain fog? Answer Brain fog is a sign of brain inflammation. Although inflammation in the … Continue reading →

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Gluten can cause leaky brain and gut

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Question Eating gluten doesn’t upset my stomach. Why should I consider eliminating it from my diet?  Answer Eating gluten, the protein found in wheat and wheat-like grains, has been shown to make the lining of both the brain and the … Continue reading →

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Always hungry? Blame this hormone made by body fat

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Question Why am I hungry all the time when I am already overweight, even shortly after eating a full meal? Answer A hormone called leptin, which is produced by body fat, controls whether you feel satisfied after eating. A hormone … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Question: I am on thyroid hormones.  Why do I still have fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and constipation? Answer: For 90 percent of Americans hypothyroidism is an immune disease, not a thyroid disease. Thyroid hormone medication doesn’t address the immune … Continue reading →

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