When Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, in approximately 400 BC stated that “all disease begins in the gut” and “let food be your medicine” it’s clear he understood how our bodies function. It’s unfortunate that many 21st century physicians have forgotten that wisdom while being trained to decide which prescription drug to prescribe for…

A controversy has been growing about gluten, the protein that naturally occurs in wheat, rye, spelt, barley and an extensive variety of prepared foods, condiments and beverages containing these grains. More and more people are complaining of what appear to be allergic reactions from eating these foods, many of whom previously enjoyed them without symptoms….

There is one thing most of us have in common—we have experienced pain. I’m talking about physical pain. The pain threshold varies widely among us; some people are extremely sensitive and others are incredibly resistant to feeling pain. Some are born without the protective effects of pain at all, which is not a benefit. These…