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Elimination Diet: What Is It and How to Implement It?

Millions of people struggle with their weight, digestive system, and overall health. It is incredibly frustrating to eat a meal only to suffer discomfort afterward. For many people, the root cause of the problems may be allergies, intolerance, or sensitivity to certain foods. Unfortunately, conventional medicine doctors are not well trained in nutrition and do not always see the direct correlation between food and illness.

People are starting to look to the elimination diet for help. Learn more what this is and how to implement it.

Case Study: Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and Reflux

Sam came to see Dr. Bhandari because he had been suffering from reflux for over 10 years and taking heartburn pills. Learn about the danger behind the most commonly prescribed drug: PPI and how it holds people back from ever being cured.

Understanding the Difference Between Food Sensitivity and Food Allergy

There’s a very clear difference between food that will kill us and others which will make us feel uncomfortable. Learn the difference between food sensitivity versus an allergy.

Medication-Free Management Options for Chronic Pain

Many people live with chronic pain every day. Some of that pain results from injury, stress, lifestyle habits, or from an underlying systemic condition. But no matter what’s causing the chronic pain, many people are averse to the idea of taking medications to treat their disorder. We wanted to clarify some details about other treatment options, and to make it clear that there are plenty of ways of managing chronic pain that go beyond the pharmacological.

Signs You May Have a Gluten Intolerance

Individuals in Western societies over-consume grains, responsible for causing a large number of health crises. Part of the problem is to skipping more nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich, fresh produce, or packing on a dangerous amount of excess weight. For many, the mere consumption of certain grains leads to a vast array of confusing and alarming symptoms, making it not only difficult to find the right dietary choices in a world where most processed food contains some grains but also lead to severe difficulties when it comes to maintaining a normal life, holding down a job, or engaging in free time activities. The culprit is the grains are often refined and genetically modified making its proteins extremely difficult to digest at such high consumption rates. Their seeds are also heavily sprayed with pesticides causing them to be even more toxic.

Discover How Integrative Treatment Helps with Crohn's Disease Symptoms

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that attacks the lining of the digestive tract, which, if not recognized and treated in time, is very likely to become a life-threatening condition. Understanding the root cause of Crohn’s is crucial to gaining back control over your health.

How Can Integrative Medicine Help with GERD Symptoms?

GERD is a common digestive disorder caused by poorly digested food flows backward from the stomach and causing painful irritation of the esophagus, mouth and nasal passages. Learn how integrative medicine can help cure you of this otherwise debilitating condition.

Beyond A Gluten-Free Diet: Integrative Treatment for Celiac Disease

Most health-conscious people would rightfully assume that they are doing their very best by following national dietary suggestions. They are surprised when instead of feeling fantastic, their sense of well-being doesn't improve, or they experience rapidly worsening symptoms. The fact is what government health professionals are advising is actually causing people to become sicker than ever before. Wheat and other gluten-dense grains are causing inflammatory bowel diseases, such as celiac. Learn how integrative health can help you take back control over your health.

Celiac Disease: Symptoms and How to Get Diagnosed

Many people have started questioning the integral role wheat plays in the diet since it is clearly associated with damaging the gut and causing inflammatory diseases. Learn how integrative medicine can help you combat gut issues that are otherwise causing havoc for most Americans.