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5 Ways to Support Your Immune System with Chinese Medicine during COVID We are learning, in this time of COVID, that none of us are completely immune to this fast mutating virus (unless perhaps we have recovered from it). However, we do know that reducing our exposure by staying home and reducing contact with groups of people and following CDC and WHO recommendations with the use of masks, hand washing, use of sanitizers etc. we can reduce our risk of contracting the virus or unwittingly spreading it. How do we support our immune system to minimize the risk? The COVID virus needs a host and the host is human. The healthier you are, the stronger your immune system, the better your chances of staying healthy. If your underlying health is poor or you have underlying health conditions and challenges the more impact this virus can have. Even
Read more →Optimizing Our Diet in the Time of COVID – 19 “Those who take medicine and neglect their diet waste the skill of the physician.” -Chinese proverb Optimizing our diet in the time of COVID-19 can rely upon the wisdom and guidance of Chinese nutritional healing and Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine and its 3,000-year-old tradition of embedding food as medicine in the culture can teach us a lot, no matter what culture we are from or live in now. The basics of Chinese nutritional therapy are steeped in the foundations of Chinese medicine, on the observation of nature and our unique interaction with it. Each of us live in specific climates, we live through seasons and their changes and each of us has a unique physical constitution and condition. These considerations are important to consider when making food choices and recommendations. In the time of COVID-19 food can
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List of 20 Facts about IBS, IBD, and SIBO In the past we have written about the differences between IBS, IBD, and SIBO. Here is a list of facts about IBS, IBD, and SIBO, compiled from our other articles and research. We hope this list will help you to quickly understand more about these conditions. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) SIBO, is likely be the “primary cause of IBS.” src Many factors can be contributing to IBS, such as intestinal permeability, allergies, lactose or gluten intolerance, hormonal problems, stress, other abnormal bacteria, yeasts, or parasites, or problems from past gastrointestinal infections. A proper test can determine the cause of your IBS. Correct treatment leads to a cessation of abdominal boating, constipation, diarrhea, pain, acid reflux, nausea, and other signs and symptoms of IBS. src Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) While the conventional approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is
Read more →In an article originally published at ndnr.com. Dr. Gary Weiner explains the history, use of and possible benefits to utilizing the elemental diet for IBS and IBD. This is part of our in depth series of posts on IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). Previously in this series, Dr. Weiner wrote about the differences between IBS, IBD, and SIBO, Treating IBD, and The IBS Within the IBD. Look forward to the second part of this elemental primer and additional videos and summary articles including posts related to the use of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture as treatments for IBS, IBD, and SIBO. This is the third part of a multi-part article. Read the full text of the original article here. Or go back to the start of this article. TROUBLESHOOTING EDs can present problems, but most have practical solutions: Palatability
Read more →In an article originally published at ndnr.com. Dr. Gary Weiner explains the history, use of and possible benefits to utilizing the elemental diet for IBS and IBD. This is part of our in depth series of posts on IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). Previously in this series, Dr. Weiner wrote about the differences between IBS, IBD, and SIBO, Treating IBD, and The IBS Within the IBD. Look forward to the second part of this elemental primer and additional videos and summary articles including posts related to the use of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture as treatments for IBS, IBD, and SIBO. This is the third part of a multi-part article. Read the full text of the original article here. Or go back to the start of this article. NATUROPATHIC PERSPECTIVE In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the
Read more →In an article originally published at ndnr.com. Dr. Gary Weiner explains the history, use of and possible benefits to utilizing the elemental diet for IBS and IBD. This is part of our in depth series of posts on IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). Previously in this series, Dr. Weiner wrote about the differences between IBS, IBD, and SIBO, Treating IBD, and The IBS Within the IBD. Look forward to the second part of this elemental primer and additional videos and summary articles including posts related to the use of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture as treatments for IBS, IBD, and SIBO. This is the second part of a multi-part article. Read the full text of the original article here. Or go back to the start of this article. NON-STANDARD INDICATIONS In 2004, Pimentel et al published a retrospective study
Read more →In an article originally published at ndnr.com. Dr. Gary Weiner explains the history, use of and possible benefits to utilizing the elemental diet for IBS and IBD. This is part of our in depth series of posts on IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). Previously in this series, Dr. Weiner wrote about the differences between IBS, IBD, and SIBO, Treating IBD, and The IBS Within the IBD. Look forward to the second part of this elemental primer and additional videos and summary articles including posts related to the use of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture as treatments for IBS, IBD, and SIBO. Read the full text of the original article here. NATUROPATHIC PERSPECTIVE The elemental diet (ED) has enjoyed a revival in the naturopathic community largely due to the efforts of Drs Allison Siebecker and Steven Sandberg-Lewis, who have consistently
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IBS, IBD, SIBO: What’s the Difference? This original article and video interview with Dr. Gary Weiner was published on December 11, 2018 by Shivan Sarna at sibosos.com. It is the third part of our new series of posts on IBS, IBD, and SIBO highlighting previous articles that are still very relevant in 2019. This post and interview with Dr. Gary Weiner introduce you to the differences and relationship between the conditions of IBS, IBD and SIBO. If you have been diagnosed with one or a combination of these conditions this interview will help you understand how they may be related and help you to understand how to get effective treatment to help you get healthy again. The previous posts in the series were about Treating IBD. Look forward to additional articles in this series on the Use of Elemental Diets in IBS and IBD, and additional videos
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IBS within the IBD: Part 3 In this third part of the article Dr. Weiner illuminates how IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is now appreciated for containing an inflammatory component and can be part of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) with a case study and his overall assessment. He explains the relationship between IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD to offer a deeper understanding of these conditions. This original article was published on January 11, 2016 at ndnr.com. It is the fourth part of our new in depth series of posts exploring IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), IBD, and SIBO, all still very relevant in 2019. The previous posts in the series were about Treating IBD. Look forward to additional articles in this series on the differences between IBS, IBD, and SIBO, Use of Elemental Diets in IBS and IBD, and additional videos and summary articles including posts related to
Read more →IBS within the IBD: Part 2 In this second part of the article Dr. Weiner illuminates how IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is now appreciated for containing an inflammatory component and can be part of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). He explains the relationship between IBS and IBD to offer a deeper understanding of these conditions. This original article was published on January 11, 2016 at ndnr.com. It is the fourth part of our new in depth series of posts exploring IBS, IBD, and SIBO, all still very relevant in 2019. The previous posts in the series were about Treating IBD. Look forward to additional articles in this series on the differences between IBS, IBD, and SIBO, Use of Elemental Diets in IBS and IBD, and additional videos and summary articles including posts related to Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture as treatments for IBS, IBD, and SIBO. Gary Weiner, ND,
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