Recent California legislation reduces my power to question when and how I inject my child with a vaccine. I believe it is a fundamental right of parents to ask questions about any medical procedure, including vaccinations. On June 29, 2015 California Governor Jerry Brown made history by signing into law SB 277 – a law…
Lymphatic Vessels in the Brain
The lymphatic system is a critical component of the body’s immune system, clearing it of debris and waste. Until recently it has been assumed the brain lacks lymphatic tissue. A new study challenges this assumption. In a landmark study appearing in the June edition of Nature International Journal of Science, researchers note the presence of lymphatic…
How to Cope with a Gluten Exposure
Do you avoid gluten? Perhaps you have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, or maybe you are one of the many who are sensitive to gluten. How do you cope with an unintended gluten exposure? What is Gluten and Where is it Found? Gluten is a storage protein found in the mature seed of certain cereal grasses. Gluten…
The Gluten-free Diet – Is it just a Fad?
What’s wrong with gluten? Is the gluten-free diet just a fad? Going gluten-free was one of the first things we did after our health crisis in 2007/2008. It was also one of the first things that made a positive impact on our health. (Read more of our story here.) Our type 1 diabetic son’s severe…
The Gut Restoration Diet
When I was searching for answers to my family’s ongoing health issues, I made the decision to alter our diet. I found a great deal of conflicting information and found myself overwhelmed as I tried to sift through the various diet plans. The role of gut restoration in healing Yeasts, bacteria, and other microbes exist…
How to Choose Your Probiotic
Our bodies are brimming with trillions of microbes – both beneficial and harmful. The key to a healthy body is an appropriate balance of these microorganisms. High-quality probiotics can help boost the “good guys” while keeping the “bad guys” at bay. Keep these suggestions in mind when choosing your probiotic. How To Choose Your Probiotic…
