Dr. Mark and Dr. Chip's Healthy Blogs

Does removing sugar from your diet starve cancer cells? New study finds surprising answers Sunday, July 22, 2018 by:  Ralph Flores ( Natural News ) Cutting back on sugar  may help decrease your likelihood of getting certain cancers , a recent study noted. The finding, which was part of an investigation made by researchers from  Duke-NUS Medical School  and the  National University of Singapore , together with the  Duke University School of Medicine  and the  Medical University of Vienna , is part of a unique approach explaining how reducing sugar can cause cancer cells to die. The paper, which was published in the online journal  Science Signaling,  presented a  novel cell death pathway  through introducing how depriving cancer cells of sugar can trigger a reaction that causes them to die. This research builds on earlier scientific literature that indicates that cancer cells that quickly multiply nee...

Here are 5 proven ways to reduce or eliminate bloating. 1.  People who experience bloating often have increased sensitivity to food in the stomach. Therefore, eating smaller meals can be very useful. 2.  Food allergies and intolerances are common causes of bloating. Common offenders include lactose, fructose, wheat, gluten and eggs. 3.  Swallowed air can contribute to bloating. A major cause is drinking carbonated beverages, which contain gases that are dissolved in the liquid. 4.  If certain foods make you feel bloated or give you gas, try cutting back or avoiding them. Eating fatty foods can also slow digestion and may  contribute to bloating  for some people. 5.  Probiotic supplements can help improve the bacterial environment in the gut, which can help reduce symptoms of  gas and bloating . If you have chronic bloating that causes severe problems in your life, or becomes a lot worse all of a sudden, definitely call and make your appointment t...

The healthier my gut is the more spiritual and emotional growth I experience.  I feel more alive.  I want to be inline with that which created me.  If you feel alone, anxious, sad, tired, empty, depressed or angry please take a look at what you are putting into your body.  F igure out what you are deficient in so you can start living.  Y ou truly are what you eat, drink, think and who you surround yourself with. At Natural Health; we have the technique to find out what you need nutritionally, we also have great information on how to eat healthier.  So call us today to start feeling better too.  217-228-2040

Heartburn and Hiatal Hernia             At Natural Health, we are always concerned with preventative and causative actions. The current medical treatment for heartburn is the use of proton pump inhibitors, and/or antacids, that reduce the stomach acid and helps with the symptom. The problem with this is that it does nothing for the cause and makes it hard for the individual to absorb any nutrients from the food they eat. It also causes pH problems downstream in the gut, leading toward Leaky Gut, and can affect the whole body and how it functions. If the pH is not correct in the stomach, this can lead to the pylori bacteria getting a foothold which leads to ulcers. Our society is also geared to a fast pace which does not allow the digestive system to work correctly as the nervous system is always overstimulated. We must look at the causes to relieve the condition permanently.         ...

The 3 reasons you should NEVER eat wheat -- Yes, even "whole wheat" There are 3 main reasons why wheat is a terrible food for your body and does more harm than good... Reason #1 -- Wheat causes blood sugar disruption, Glycation of your cells, increases AGING, weight gain & boosts Diabetes risk Before I tell you why wheat can actually speed up the aging process in your body, let's clarify some simple biochemistry in your body... This deals with "glycation" in your body, and substances called  Advanced Glycation End Products  (AGEs). These nasty little compounds called AGEs  speed up the aging process  in your body including damage over time to your organs, your joints, and of course, wrinkled skin. So with that said, what is one of the biggest factors that increase production of AGEs inside your body? This may surprise you, but  high blood sugar levels  over time dramatically increase age-accelerating AGEs in your body. This is why type 2...

Salt is good for you?! Perhaps you’ve heard some of the buzz in the health blog world about salt. Perhaps you are asking yourself, salt is good for me? Yep, it is! The idea is contrary to the pretty blatant lies told to us by the American Heart Association… and thank goodness, because salt makes food taste amazing. There is no need to suffer through bland, unsalted meals in the sake of health.   Here are  12 reasons why salt is good for you : 1. The premise that salt leads to hypertension has never been scientifically supported. On the contrary, studies show that a reduced-sodium diet leads to health issues.  In one study, subjects consuming less than 2300 mg. (the recommended daily allowance) of sodium per day had significantly higher mortality rates  (meaning a higher risk of death) than the subjects consuming 2300 mg. or more sodium per day. 2.  Salt aids blood sugar control by improving insulin sensitivity . A low-salt diet  increases ...

With the holiday coming up and people traveling to different events, I thought this might help Healthy Tips for Eating Out 1.      Probably the most important thing is to just choose food items that are mostly protein and/or vegetables. Most restaurants and servers will allow you to pick and choose certain items or sides with your entrée but realize there may be an up charge. 2.      You don’t have to take the bread. Many restaurants bring bread before the meal and you can ask them to not do that. Yes it taste good but you don’t need the cards. 3.      Stay away from the deep-fried items as the oil that they used to fry the food is probably hydrogenated and then reused many times. This would include french fries and many of the fried appetizers. 4.      Always have a salad. Most of the better restaurants have a salad with the entrée or have good salad choices as the entrée. This is a great ...