In February 2012, the FDA warned that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Nexium, Prevacid, and Prilosec may increase the risk of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea. In ecological terms, then, we could view PPIs as an environmental insult on the microecology of... [More]

Monitoring UMFA in the serum of individuals with diagnosed or suspected CFD could make good sense, given the ubiquitous presence of synthetic folic acid in the food supply, and its toxic ramifications in those with CFD. My goal for these individuals would be to... [More]

In the event our gastrointestinal (GI) systems were able to speak, wouldn’t it be interesting to know what’s on your gut’s mind? Lying there, coiled within your belly…is it in a state of bliss or on stress overload? Is it enjoying the plethora of foods you inundate it with, day in and day... [More]

We are all familiar with the concerns about folate deficiency and we want to make sure everyone has enough folate to avoid neural tube defects, poor pregnancy outcomes, and cancer. Folic acid has been promoted by public health departments and... [More]

I was recently reviewing a patient case involving migraine headaches. Let’s call her Sabrina. I was in our “cloud” e-file looking for another patient’s chart, and accidentally clicked on hers. I remembered Sabrina fondly and wondered how she was... [More]

Vitamin D, sometimes known as the sunshine vitamin, has been the subject of great debate. Perhaps the two most important questions are: how much is too much and what is an “optimal” level? The Vitamin D Council considers vitamin D to be essential for supporting bone health, cancer prevention... [More]