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Are you aware of the many health problems linked to too much copper? Copper toxicity may be the cause of your health problems. Copper is one of the trace elements required by your body for normal and healthy function. Last week I discussed the most abundant trace element in your body; iron. Today I will cover…
You already know that your body should be properly nourished, but you may not realize just how important this aspect of health restoration is. Optimal nutrient level is not just a good idea, it is essential to health and wellness. Nutrient status testing is a common practice in functional medicine and something we do on most…
It is the start of allergy season again and many of you with seasonal allergies are starting take antihistamines again. I suffered with seasonal allergies for many years until I discovered what was causing my symptoms. My allergies were the worst in summer and early fall because grasses and ragweed caused most of my allergy…
Welcome to part 5 of the Women’s Autoimmune Series! In this segment we will cover the subject of stress and the effect it has on your immune system. If you have an autoimmune disease, stress can cause flare-ups and aggravate your symptoms. Stress can be somewhat difficulty to quantify; we all experience stress in different…
Which Diet Works Best? As we have seen, from earlier segments of this series, diet plays a vital role in immune system health and autoimmunity. As diet-awareness increases, more and more diets are being promoted as the “cure-all” for whatever ails you. Documentaries are popping up on a regular basis, each claiming to have the…
Introduction to Autoimmune Disease Welcome to part 1 of the Women’s Autoimmune Series. This series that will provide easy to understand information about autoimmunity and strategies to help manage it naturally. Women and Autoimmunity Autoimmune disease has reached epidemic proportions and I believe that it is the most serious health problem women face today. I…
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #5 Gut-Brain Connection (Part A) Welcome to Part 5 of the Women’s Digestion Solutions health series. This is Part 5 of the 5-part series and I will discuss the importance of the nervous system and nerve chemicals (neurotransmitters) in relation to gut health. In Part 1 we covered Diet, Part 2…
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #4 Probiotics (Part B) In Part A we went over Probiotics and now I will explain Prebiotics and how they affect your digestive health. Prebiotics WHY would you need to supplement with billions and billions of the same bacteria on a daily basis (taking a probiotic)? Why aren’t these bacteria living…
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #3 Hormones (Part B) Welcome to Part 3 of the Women’s Digestion Solutions health series. This is Part 3 of the 5-part series and I will discuss the importance of Hormones and digestive health. In Part 1 explained the importance of Diet and in Part 2 I explained the necessity…
Dr. Clinton Sexton Diet (Part B) Today we pick up with Part B of Diet. In Part A, we covered the basics of food sensitivity and allergy. Today I will explain food allergy and food sensitivity testing so you understand how they are used and how they may benefit you. Understanding Food Tests Food…