Watch as Spokane Chiropractor Dr. Pat Dougherty discusses the benefits and recent findings on Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin.
Vitamin D receptors have been found in almost every type of human cell; from your brain to your bones, so its power to optimize your health is exceptional. This does not mean that Vitamin D cures anything, only that you will be healthier with adequate levels in your body. 1. Researchers looked at more than [...]
Young cereal grasses; such as wheat, barley, oats, spirulina, chlorella, kelp, alfalfa, and sea vegetables; are often classified as super green foods. This is because at the young grass stage there are far more vitamins, minerals and proteins than are found once the plant reaches the grain stage. Grass-eating animals that consume such a diet [...]
Fish oil is superior to fish because our fish supply is mostly contaminated with mercury and PCB’s (cancer causing chemicals). The fish oil supplement you take must be tested for contamination and must go through a molecular distillation process, or you risk doing a lot of damage to yourself. Flax seeds do not offer the [...]
Homocysteine is a natural substance made by the body. It provides fuel for liver detoxification, adrenal gland support, neurotransmitter support and joint repair. If not completely broken down, it becomes a dangerous substance that harms the body and contributes to disease. Homocysteine’s toxic effects have been documented on the heart, liver, adrenals, joints, nerves, and [...]
A lot of people suffer from multiple symptoms and conditions, and spend a lot of money every year trying to figure out why. It appears that a prominent reason is gluten sensitivity. The United States is a gluten dependent country. Most people know bread contains gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, [...]
Researchers have studied populations of Polynesian islands, their traditional diets, and the effect on dental and overall health. Coconut was the chief source of caloric energy in these groups. These populations were healthy and trim, and exhibited positive vascular health, with no evidence that the high saturated fat intake from eating coconuts had a harmful [...]
Read an article about the potential harmful effects of caffeine http://www.squidoo.com/setting-the-record-straight-about-caffeine
Everyone has heard, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Well, its true. But, to receive the full benefits of eating apples you should eat at least one a day. The average American eats one a week. Are you above average? The following are some of the health benefits of eating apples: Tannins in [...]
Dr. Dougherty uses muscle testing (also known as Applied Kinesiology) to assess how well glands and organs are functioning in the body. Muscle testing helps patients get the maximum benefit of chiropractic treatments, by checking the glands and organs for viruses, parasites, weakness and/or vitamin deficiencies.
The coming together of high triglyceride levels, low “good” or HDL cholesterol, high “bad” LDL cholesterol, and insulin resistance can be part of a common health problem called syndrome X (or metabolic syndrome). This is an umbrella term for having several health problems within a particular cluster that includes high blood pressure and obesity, especially [...]
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