Creating Health Naturopathic

07/30/2022

Macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin and zithromax are commonly used for children. These medications are associated with hearing loss and should only be used in the most stubborn cases of infection. There are many natural therapies which can be considered first.

Children and teens with sensorineural hearing loss more often macrolide users

01/19/2021

The deep orange color of the pasture raised egg yolks is compelling enough to continue purchasing them. Though both egg cartons appear to be of high quality, pasture raised eggs are superior because the chickens are outside pecking at the ground, eating bugs and weeds which both contain omega three fats and carotenoids contributing to the rich orange pigment in the yolks. Organic eggs come from chickens fed organic corn which is not a natural diet for chickens... though better than GMO corn which is what commercial chickens are fed!

04/02/2020

Here is yet another reason to consider using a high quality curcumin supplement. A cytokine storm is an inflammatory response in some late stage viral infections which can contribute to organ damage and poor outcomes. This phenomenon explains why many, including otherwise healthy young people succumb to an acute respiratory distress syndrome with Covid-19. Curcumin appears to inhibit key cytokines associated with this inflammatory process.
Stay safe friends!

A study looked at how curcumin influences cytokine release and cytokine storm. The article reported on the effects of curcumin on cytokine expression...

12/16/2019

Artificial sweeteners are best avoided for many reasons. Skewing the palate to desire more intensely sweet food is one problem but research has elucidated specific mechanisms by which artificial sweeteners undermine our health.

The effects of artificial sweeteners are poorly understood, and could involve metabolic derangement.

09/17/2019

Many people don't think twice about the safety of OTC drugs. NDMA is toxic to the liver and likely carcinogenic. It's not uncommon for doctors to recommend Zantac to babies with reflux. If you are using for OTC medications for reflux or any disorder, consider that addressing the underlying triggers is a more sound approach as well as stocking a few safe and effective natural therapies.

The US Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that some medicines containing ranitidine, commonly known as Zantac, had traces of a probable cancer-causing impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) at low levels. The European Medicines Agency said it will also start a review of the...

07/27/2019

Are you buying nutritional supplements on Amazon? If so, please read this article. There are many counterfeit products online. Patients at Creating Health receive a discount on nutritional supplements purchased through us. We utilize two online dispensing platforms for added convenience.

The company confirmed that it had notified users earlier this week that the Align supplements they purchased were likely counterfeits.

07/04/2019

Happy, safe 4th of July to all my friends!

Decades ago, news came out that the nitrites and nitrates added to processed meats such as hot dogs, cold cuts, sausages and bacon generate harmful nitrosamines when cooked. Bad news for hot dog lovers. Looking for answers, research found that vitamin C in various ascorbate forms helped prevent the....

05/24/2019

100% fruit juice has essentially the same impact on your blood glucose and insulin levels as other sugar sweetened beverages such as soft drinks. Additionally, packaged fruit juices are pasteurized and devoid of beneficial nutrients. Don't be fooled by manufacturers labeling suggesting that their fruit juice is a healthy choice.

Researchers confirm that 100% fruit juice is not healthy for you.

12/05/2018

It's always nice to see studies which confirm what we see clinically. In this case, cutting back on gluten significantly would be a wise choice for all of us. One book that I recommend often is "Wheat Belly' by William Davis MD. It is well written and well documented and an enjoyable read. In it, Davis discusses the many changes in wheat with hybridization and the array of health risks associated with wheat and grain consumption. Give a gluten free diet a try. You have nothing to lose but pounds:) However, keep in mind that the gluten free processed foods, many of which are potato and corn based are not good alternatives. Almond and coconut flours are better choices.

New research, published in the journal Nature Communications, finds that a diet low in gluten may also benefit the health of people who are not allergic to it. However, the benefits are not down to the mere absence of gluten. People living with celiac disease or gluten intolerance opt for a...

11/16/2018

Cranberries are well recognized for their ability to inhibit bacterial adherence in the urinary tract thus preventing UTI's. However, many are not aware that they are also a wonderful source of antioxidants which strengthen the lining of blood vessels and discourage plaque formation by preventing LDL cholesterol from being oxidized. Try mixing them with oranges and sweet cherries to cut back on the added sugars we use to sweeten them.
Happy Thanksgiving!

The Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension, a substation of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.