The Low-FODMAP Diet: A Proven Gut Therapy

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Michael Ruscio FODMAPs are short-chain carbohydrates that some people have difficulty digesting. Research shows that a low-FODMAP elimination diet can be an effective diet for treating gastrointestinal symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The low-FODMAP diet also has been shown to reduce pain associated with fibromyalgia and increase quality […]

Why Do Vaccines Consistently Fail to Prevent Disease Transmission?

Four Covid19 Vials and An Injection

A Midwestern Doctor As I was putting together this article, I realized that one of the major issues we face when evaluating this topic is determining exactly what constitutes “herd immunity” (a surprisingly amorphous term) and how to evaluate if a vaccine improves or worsens each rendition of it. … In many cases, vaccines do […]

What Are the Risks of Ultrasound and MRI to the Fetus?

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Magdalena Maria Woźniak “Diagnostic ultrasound studies of the fetus are generally considered safe during pregnancy,” reports Practice Guideline for the Performance of Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations published by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) in 2007. On the other hand, there are numerous publications warning that, “although diagnostic ultrasound has had an excellent safety […]

What is Nattokinase?

Japan NattoKinase Association A traditional Japanese food “Natto” is a food made from soybeans fermented by Bacillus natto, and has been eaten since about 1,200 years ago. Enzymes that Bacillus natto produce by fermentation include protease and Dr. Oshima at Hokkaido Imperial University reported its purification and characteristics. Since then, it was investigated as a […]