If your child has ever had a febrile seizure you understand the intensity of the situation and how you would not it upon any parent. One of my twin daughters had a febrile seizure at 14 months of age and it was quite traumatic. Gratefully she came through it and is doing fantastic today. ver since that […]
Author: Dr. Matt
The Iron Series – Why the right iron matters for digestion
You get your blood work back and are told you are iron deficient. You have no energy, can’t focus, can’t remember things, have headaches, weakness, easy bruising and all you need is to get your iron stores up to remedy your situation. Your doctor recommends ferrous sulfate or you go out on your own […]
The Iron Series – Iron deficiency in menstruating women
If your iron supplement doesn’t start working in 30 days or less you may be facing an iron deficiency: One of the common causes of iron deficiency is heavy bleeding during your period. Starting in your pre-teen years and continuing on through mid-life, month after month of losing blood via menstruation and not adequately refurbishing […]
What to do about Osteoporosis, Osteopenia and Low Bone Mineral Density
Have you had multiple fractures? Or have you noticed that your bones are becoming brittle? You may wonder why you’re losing your strength? The first thing to recognize is that there is nothing normal about aging and your bones becoming brittle. You can age and have strong bones that withstand life and allow you to […]
Can Anxiety Be Cured?
Anxiety is tearing people apart right and left. It is wrecking families, raising blood pressure, giving people heart attacks and strokes, making life seemingly unmanageable. This is leading people to resort to medications that lead to dependence and overall lower quality of life. There must be a better way, right? Yes, I am here to […]
Treating ADHD without medication
Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD? Before you put your child on Ritalin, a compound that has marked similarities to amphetamines and actions consistent with watered down cocaine, try a nutrition-based therapy. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) does not need to be a life sentence of drugged up sub-optimal living. No doubt, genetic susceptibility […]
How to get a good night of sleep
A house that is never cleaned, is like a body chronically deprived of sleep. Sleep cleanses, refreshes, organizes and regenerates our mind and body. However, for many sleep is allusive and not as easy to come by as counting sheep. That’s why we’re going to dive into the top things you can do to get […]
Panic Attacks: What to do and how to stop them
There you are just trying to get a good night’s sleep when your mind starts racing, your heart starts beating fast, you can sense the impending doom of a panic attack. Panic attacks are like your body’s way of turning on the hazard flashers so that we’ll take care of the underlying cause, maybe it’s […]
Get Fit Challenge: Simple Exercises to Increase Your Fitness
Most of us know that exercise is important for all aspects of our health, but the idea of getting fit, more than just taking a walk at lunch; can seem intimidating or downright unnecessary. You might be thinking, “what kind of exercises would I need to do or how long or often would I need […]
Protein for Fat Loss
Did you know that protein, among many other benefits, can help you lose fat? Before you run out and stock up on bacon; let’s talk about what kind of protein is best. Clean protein includes: grass-fed beef pasture-raised eggs nuts seeds beans organic turkey organic chicken duck venison buffalo goat whey concentrate If you have […]
