Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Autism

Autism can be a heart wrenching diagnosis to hear from your Doctor. As a parent of an Autistic son...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

My hCG Weight Loss Journey

For three years, I had heard rumors about hCG and thought it must be too good to be true. In fact, I advised against it when patients asked my opinion. I have great regret that it took so long for me to research, understand and ultimately experience this incredible protocol for myself. After medical school and starting my practice,...
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A patient testimonial:

I was one of those patients that tried to get Brendan interested in hCG as early as when he was a resident at Southwest Naturopathic Clinic and we spent many hours together detoxing the long term metals and toxins that were threatening my mobility and long term health. Because I trust Brendan’s medical judgment I followed his advise,...
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Contemplating the action of progesterone on neural tissue

There has been a recent explosion of research looking into the positive impact progesterone has on people suffering from traumatic brain injury. In my practice I have had success using nutrients geared towards generating neural growth factors in damaged neural tissue.The use of acetyl L-carnitine, Coenzyme Q-10 and Alpha Lipoic...
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Estrogen Dominance

Estrogen dominance is a condition where there is a relative excess of estrogen compared to progesterone.Symptoms include:1- Premenstrual anxiety2- Breast swelling and pain3- Irregular menstruation with excessive or deficient flow4- Increased sensitivity to pain5- Increased sugar cravings6- DepressionAnd more.What is occurring is...
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Take the Androgen Deficiency In The Aging Male Quiz:

Do you have a decrease in libido (sex drive)? Do you have a lack of energy? Do you have a decrease in strength and/or endurance? Have you lost height? Have you noticed a decreased enjoyment of life? Are you sad and/or grumpy? Are your erections less strong? Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports? Are...
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Non Surgical Weight Loss Stays Off!

Recently in the International Journal of Obesity, it was shown people who lost weight through lifestyle changes were as likely to keep the weight off as those who receive weight loss surgery. Overall weight loss was around 123lbs in both groups. while both groups did gain weight over the first year they both maintained a weight...
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Monday, January 19, 2009

Top Nine Natural Solutions For Insomnia

Insomnia hits a whopping 30% of the population. That gives you a 1:3 chance of having it in the next...
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Monday, January 12, 2009

Ear Infections.

Otitis Media (OM) can be a source of stress in a family. Affecting 2/3 of children below the age of 5 OM is extremely common. Symptoms of OM include:Headache,Ear tugging in childrenEaracheItching or other discomfort in the ear or ear canal Drainage from the ear Hearing lossHearing phenomenon such as buzzingFever/chills Irritability...
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Osteoporosis

The risk factors for developing osteoporosis are largely genetic. If your mother had osteoporosis, chances are you will have issues with maintaining your bone density as well. Like many of the diseases I write about, the amount of people that suffer osteoporosis has been increasing over the years.If your Mother had osteoporosis...
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

The Role Of Vitamin D In Pain

According to a 2006 National Center for Health Statistics Report: 76.5 million Americans have some form...
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

You Are Eating A Colorie Restricted Diet and Still Cant Loose Weight

Diet is a critical component to good health. We all know "junk foods" reduce our wellness, raise our weight and have a significant impact on our long-term health. But what if it wasn't just junk food? What if it was something we thought of as being healthy?A large part of the success I have in practice is the simple elimination...
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Folic Acid For Depression

According to the Journal of Affective Disorders, 1/3 of depressive patients have an outright Folic Acid...
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