Understanding Fats and Oils, Part 1
by Dr. Joseph Debé If you are like the typical American, you are probably suffering from “fat-phobia.” The mass media has led us to believe that all dietary fat is evil and that by avoiding it like the plague, we can reduce body fat and prevent killer diseases. The truth of the matter is actually […]
Want your penis to work – again? (part 2): A Holistic Approach to Erectile Dysfunction…And Vascular Health
“Say N.O. to E.D….Say N.O. to all Disease!” Last month I discussed a holistic approach to erectile dysfunction and poor vascular health. The focus was on the critical biochemical nitric oxide (N.O.). Nitric oxide plays a key role in blood vessel relaxation and dilation and, therefore, erectile function. Nitric oxide is essential for healthy blood […]
Understanding Fats and Oils, Part 2
by Dr. Joseph Debé Last month, I discussed the health effects of the different classifications of fat: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. The food sources of these fats were also covered. However the story does not end there. Without some additional distinctions, the use of beneficial dietary oils has the potential to be more devastating to […]
How about some Lime with that Coronavirus?
There are numerous phytochemicals that have potential to be of benefit in battling COVID-19. Phytochemicals are, of course, found in plants. One food that contains several phytochemicals of interest is citrus: lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. Constituents of citrus appear to be among the most potent of food-derived natural substances to inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 (the […]
Will it be smooth sailing or a train wreck if you catch the coronavirus?: Clues to COVID-19 severity.
COVID-19 should be a wake-up call for the American health care system – and most Americans. We should not be seeing the hospitalization and death rates that we have in this country. COVID-19 is the disease that results from infection with SARS-CoV-2, otherwise known as the novel coronavirus. In most cases, people infected with this […]
Top Nutraceuticals & Botanicals for COVID-19!
I have been reviewing research on the nutritional supplements that can have a beneficial impact on COVID-19, with the intention of providing a list of these. I also intended to highlight some of these in a thorough way in separate newsletters. I have already done this with NAC and selenium. The institute for Functional Medicine has made my […]
Don’t let your M.D. tell you that you don’t have a gluten problem until you have this test!
So much chronic unwellness can be attributed to gluten sensitivity and to leaky gut syndrome. I have written on both of these subjects before. Fatigue, pain, brain fog, depression, digestive symptoms, asthma, kidney disease, sore tongue, and vitamin D deficiency are a sample of the hundreds of possible manifestations of gluten sensitivity, which can affect […]
When Eliminating Gluten Does Not Help
Eliminating gluten-containing grains from your diet can have dramatic health benefits, especially if your immune system reacts to this protein. However, if you stop eating gluten and don’t feel great after a reasonable period of time, something is wrong. One possibility is that you have not totally eliminated gluten from your diet. You need to […]
Are “Health” Foods & Supplements Destroying Your Health?
One man’s food is another man’s poison. Truer words were never spoken. It is fairly obvious that a diet of potato chips and soda will lead to health problems. What may not be as obvious is that “good” whole foods can cause unhealthy changes in any given individual. Your headaches? Those might be from a […]
Improve your immunity with Arabinogalactans
by Dr. Joseph Debé Would you believe that a sugar supplement could strengthen your immune system? The sugars in arabinogalactans can. Arabinogalactans are a type of soluble fiber made up of long, branching chains of sugars. These compounds, which are found in many plants including some vegetables, have a very fascinating effect on the immune […]