Integrative Medicine & Health Services Blog

Heartburn is caused by too little stomach acid!!! Here’s an interesting fact that on the surface seems counterintuitive. Did you know that most heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by too little, not too much, stomach acid? That doesn’t quite make sense does it? If that’s true, then how come antacids take away […]

PROBIOTICS: I HAVE A GUT FEELING YOU NEED TO READ THIS Your body is full of bacteria. Yes, bacteria but please don’t panic. Did you know that most bacteria are quite harmless? The right bacteria has been linked to numerous health benefits such as improved digestion, weight loss, better skin, enhanced immune function, and a […]

Now that we know about our amazing natural weapon for optimal gastrointestinal health – bacteriophages, we can learn more about our body’s ‘good bacteria’ in the digestive system and how it works with our immune system. Our immune system is an amazing machine; a complex network of cells and organs that defend the body from […]