Are We Half Human and Half Microbe?

The fact that we are not entirely human is not exactly breaking news. A 1972 journal…

A New Look at Chronic Lyme

In the summer of 1997, Jennifer Crystal discovered a red, splotchy rash on her arm. A…

What Chronic Conditions Might be Exacerbated by Food Reactivity?

“Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is high on the list,” says naturopath Dan Lukaczer, ND, director of…

What Happens to Your Body When It’s Underhydrated

Even a small drop in hydration level can have widespread effects, making every system in your…

Can Food Reactivity Be Healed?

Various strategies have been employed to curb intolerances, sensitivities, and even many allergies. Providing the digestive…

Is Exercise More Important Than Weight Loss For a Longer Life?

Exercise and diet are both key to good health, but a recent review examining the relationship…

What Is a Food Intolerance?

Some symptoms of food intolerance (such as stomach pain and nausea) can overlap with those of…

What Is a Food Sensitivity?

Food sensitivities are a tricky category, and definitions vary. One theory suggests that, like allergies, they…

Uncovering the Mystery of Chronic Pain

Those suffering from chronic pain will often confess that nothing hurts more than their inability to…

What Is a Food Allergy?

“‘Food allergy’ has become a blanket term for a negative reaction to food,” says Northwestern University…