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		<title>Pro Flora Oral Health</title>
		<link>http://www.askdrskip.com/2010/03/biogenesis-pro-flora-oral-health/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Skip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a unique chewable probiotic specifically formulated to support the oral and nasal cavities by a fantastic company called Bio-Genesis.†

Clinically shown to support good bacteria in the mouth.†
Supports the reduction of plaque, cavities, halitosis, and periodontal issues.†
The bacteria strains in Pro Flora Oral Health have been clinically proven to support oral and nasal health through restoration of microflora balance.

Clinical studies of patients undergoing therapy with the bacteria strains in Pro Flora Oral Health have shown reductions in:

cavities
gingivitis
oral plaque levels
increased resistance to infections from pathogens such as Streptococcus pyogenes
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioId=5108&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=169" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pro Flora Oral Health Chewables</span> </a>- Great for Children</p>
<p>This is a unique chewable probiotic specifically formulated to support the oral and nasal cavities by a fantastic company called Bio-Genesis.†</p>
<ul>
<li>Clinically shown to support good bacteria in the mouth.†</li>
<li>Supports the reduction of plaque, cavities, halitosis, and periodontal issues.†</li>
</ul>
<p>The bacteria strains in <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioId=5108&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=169" target="_blank">Pro Flora Oral Health</a> have been clinically proven to support oral and nasal health through restoration of microflora balance.</p>
<p>Clinical studies of patients undergoing therapy with the bacteria strains in <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioId=5108&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=169" target="_blank">Pro Flora Oral Health</a> have shown reductions in:</p>
<ul>
<li>cavities</li>
<li>gingivitis</li>
<li>oral plaque levels</li>
<li>increased resistance to infections from pathogens such as Streptococcus pyogenes</li>
<li>improvement in bleeding gums, thrush, and canker sores.</li>
</ul>
<p>This is the type of product that can be used long term for lasting health results. One of the biggest silent killers is diseases that arise from infections in the mouth and gums. The scientists and doctors at Bio-Genesis have created an amazing products that have shown substantial results.</p>
<p>The probiotics in <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioId=5108&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=169" target="_blank">Pro Flora Oral Health</a> Chewable were specifically selected because of their known benefits on oral and dental health.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about this product call our office 972-530-4609.</p>
<p>It contains a  proprietary blend of BLIS K-12 (S. salivarius), L. paracasei, L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. reuteri, L. rhamnosus and L. salivarius.†</p>
<p>†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</p>
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		<title>Green Drinks! YUCK!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Skip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An amazing team of scientists, physicians, nutritionists, and pharmacists joined together to formulate an amazing product called Nanogreens. This product is extraordinary. I came across this several years ago at an Anti-Aging convention. It was serendipitous because not only is this a very high quality supplement with a tremendous amount of research and clinical use backing it…it also takes great for a green drink. Let’s not forget the most important fact – it is by far one of the best products I have found with such substantial health benefits]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Nanogreens – What are they and why you need them??</span></strong></p>
<p> <a title="NANOGREENS!!!" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=94" target="_blank"><img class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/flagallery/product-pics/nanogreens.jpg" alt="nanogreens" /></a></p>
<p>An amazing team of scientists, physicians, nutritionists, and pharmacists joined together to formulate an amazing product called <a title="Green Drink - Get Your Fruits &amp; Veggies" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=94" target="_blank">Nanogreens</a>. This product is extraordinary. I came across this several years ago at an Anti-Aging convention. It was serendipitous because not only is this a very high quality supplement with a tremendous amount of research and clinical use backing it…it also takes great for a green drink. Let’s not forget the most important fact – it is by far one of the best products I have found with such substantial health benefits!</p>
<p>I am sure that many of you that have tried green drinks in the past and will agree that most of them taste terrible. I have become accustom to the taste of green drinks over the years because I do them for their health benefits and not the taste. All of you who know me usually don’t believe me when I say that “it doesn’t taste that bad” and truthfully, this…doesn’t taste that bad. The team at BioPharma did a great job of creating a product that tastes great.</p>
<p><a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=94" target="_blank">Nanogreens is a little green blessing in disguise because it actually tastes great.</a> It has been formulated to synergistically mix well with the <a title="NANOPRO Protein Powder" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=163" target="_blank">protein powder from the same company called NanoPro</a>. By mixing the Nanogreens and Nanopro together it creates a powerhouse of protein and greens for a morning meal.</p>
<p>My morning ritual is my <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=78" target="_blank">“<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Terramin Dirt Drink</span>” (its clay actually…I have  coined it the “Dirt Drink”)</a> around 5:30 in the morning. It should always be taken on an empty stomach. Take it in the evening before bed if it’s easier for you. Around 6:15am I take my <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=163" target="_blank">NanoPro</a> and <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=94" target="_blank">NanoGreens</a> mixed together.</p>
<p>This usually holds me over for about 2 hours…then I have to eat. This is a good thing because you are stimulating your metabolism and it is very helpful in weight loss and maintaining your current weight…not to mention the benefits to your digestion, liver and health and energy in general. If you are looking to lose weight please do not subscribe to the skipping meals and not eating club. This is not the answer – I assure you. For healthy, safe and effective weight loss protocols and techniques, please contact me directly. Let’s start with getting a picture of your Neurotransmitters!</p>
<p><a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=94" target="_blank">Nanogreens is truly a quantum leap in the science of nutrition. Most of us do not eat a diet with the correct amounts of vitamins, mineral, proteins, etc.</a></p>
<p>Nanogreens and NanoPro allows you a simple and effective way to remedy this problem.</p>
<p>Please don’t misunderstand me here…I am not giving you a free ticket to eat garbage foods the remainder of the day just because you are having the Nanogreens for breakfast. You must still make better food choices and commit to a consistent exercise regime for lasting health and prevention of disease.</p>
<p>I have been recently lecturing to massage students on the subject of Anatomy and Physiology and teaching them about the importance of nutrition and bone health – doing things now like taking care of your bones, health, getting proper nutrition and exercise are much more effective at starving off disease than trying to treat something when you have a problem.</p>
<p><a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=94" target="_blank">Nanogreens is a super greens food that supplements your diet with up to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.</a></p>
<p>Scientists and doctors agree that dark greens, brightly colored fruits and vegetables are not only rich in vitamins and minerals, but phytonutrients. Ongoing nutritional research has demonstrated that optimizing phytonutrient intake by eating 7 to 13 servings a day may:</p>
<ul>
<li>naturally increase your energy</li>
<li>reduce appetite, improve metabolism, assists with weight loss</li>
<li>restore regular elimination and assist digestion</li>
<li>reduce inflammation, relieve stiff and achy joints and muscles</li>
<li>lower risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke</li>
<li>inhibit hardening of the arteries</li>
<li>protect your vision from age related vision loss</li>
<li>maintain strong bones</li>
<li>support immune function and increase resistance to infections</li>
<li>reduce allergy symptoms without drowsiness</li>
<li>improve mental acuity and protect mind and memory</li>
<li>detoxify toxic metals and chemicals</li>
<li>help slow aging of the skin and dulling of the hair</li>
</ul>
<p>Americans need to eat at least 50% more vegetables, 150% more fruit, 250% more orange and 350% more green vegetables every day says the USDA in a recent report. That&#8217;s around 7-13 servings daily.</p>
<p>That is an incredible amount and even now most people do not even eat the recommended daily minimums!  What can be done about this??</p>
<p>We make no medical disease claims for these or any of the products; however, I do want you to have the confidence that NanoGreens, when taken as directed, will help supplement your diet with a powerhouse of minerals, nutrients and whole foods.</p>
<p>NanoGreens is formulated to be taken once-daily. It is an easy to mix drink that has only 50 calories. It is loaded with all the healthy vegetables and it is by far the best tasting and most effective “green drink” that I have ever found. It is easy to use and easy to take. It works great in filtered, optimized water and patient compliance has almost never been a problem.</p>
<p>My patients use to complain considerably about previous green drinks that I have recommended – some wouldn’t even finish them because they didn’t like them. This has never been a problem with the Nanogreens.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Extraordinary Ingredients</span></strong></p>
<p>Greens Blend (Barley Grass Juice Powder, Spirulina, Chlorella (Japanese soft shell)</p>
<p>Phyto-Nutrient Blend (Blueberry, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Cranberry, Raspberry, Tart Cherry, Pine Bark Extract, Broccoli, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, Brussels Sprout, Bilberry, Elderberry, Pomegranate, Blackberry) Fruit &amp; Vegetable Blend (Apple, Carrot, Mango, Sweet Potato, Lemon, Parsley, Peach, Kale, Broccoli, Spinach, Leek*, Beet , Cranberry), Atlantic Kelp Powder, Artichoke Extract, Quinoa Sprout, Lemon Peel Powder, Cabbage (Japanese, fermented),Enzymes (plant-based-Alpha Amylase, Bromelain, Cellulase, Galactosidase, Glucoamylase, Hemicellulase, Lipase, Papain, Protease), Marigold Extract, Milk Thistle, Cinnamon Extract , Cinnamon Bark Powder, Green Tea, White Tea (decaffeinated), Aloe Vera Powder Extract, Acerola Cherry Powder</p>
<p>NanoGreen10 is manufactured in an Organic and FDA approved facility.</p>
<p>The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. NanoGreens10® is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of any disease.</p>
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		<title>MSG</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Skip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be aware of this sneaky ingredient that pops up in the oddest of places...(MSG) Monosodium Glutamate.  It has many alias'...But by any other name...it's still as dangerous.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be aware of this sneaky ingredient that pops up in the oddest of places&#8230;(MSG) Monosodium Glutamate.  It has many alias&#8217;&#8230;But by any other name&#8230;it&#8217;s still as dangerous.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Contain Monosodium Glutamate:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Glutamate </li>
<li>Glutamic acid</li>
<li>Gelatin</li>
<li>Monosodium glutamate</li>
<li>Calcium caseinate</li>
<li>Textured protein</li>
<li>Monopotassium glutamate</li>
<li>Sodium caseinate</li>
<li>Yeast nutrient</li>
<li>Yeast extract</li>
<li>Autolyzed yeast</li>
<li>Hydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed)</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OFTEN contains MSG or can create it during processing:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Carrageenan</li>
<li>Maltodextrin Malt extract</li>
<li>Natural pork flavoring</li>
<li>Citric acid</li>
<li>Malt flavoring</li>
<li>Bouillon</li>
<li>Broth</li>
<li>Natural chicken flavoring</li>
<li>Soy protein isolate</li>
<li>Natural beef flavoring</li>
<li>Ultra-pasteurized Soy sauce</li>
<li>Stock Barley malt</li>
<li>Soy sauce extract</li>
<li>Whey protein concentrate</li>
<li>Pectin Soy protein</li>
<li>Whey protein</li>
<li>Protease</li>
<li>Soy protein concentrate</li>
<li>Whey protein isolate</li>
<li>Protease enzymes</li>
<li>Anything protein fortified</li>
<li>Flavors(s) &amp; Flavoring(s)</li>
<li>Anything enzyme modified</li>
<li>Anything fermented</li>
<li>Natural flavor(s) &amp; flavoring(s)</li>
<li>Enzymes</li>
<li>Anything ingredient listed as &#8220;Seasonings&#8221;</li>
</ul>
<p>This little guy is a secret ingredient that has been shown in recent studies to actually cause weight gain. This horrible, very unhealthy and down-right dangerous ingredient is used in the great name of being a &#8220;flavor enhancer&#8221;.  It is common to go to various restaurants and see signs that say &#8220;no added MSG&#8221; and while this is a great thing&#8230;the problem lies in that it can and most often is used in the processing of the food before it reaches the restaurant.</p>
<p>MSG is considered an &#8220;excitotoxin,&#8221; which means that it functions in the system by exciting the neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are your master brain chemicals. We can test them to determine your levels with a simple urine test. This will help us to determine a very fundamental state of your health. The imbalances that are shown on the results can be corrected very easily with some extraordinary products.</p>
<p>MSG being an &#8220;excitotoxin&#8221; has been linked to many various conditons ranging from simple headaches to severe strokes and seizues. I don&#8217;t know about you&#8230;but neither of those things,  nor anything in between, sound all that great to me.  It is in your best interest to avoid them at all costs. There are so many times that I pass people in restaurants and coffee shops putting 2-4 packets of the &#8220;pink&#8221; blindly in their coffee &#8211; having no idea just how dangerous it is.   Just because it sits on the shelf in the grocery store doesn&#8217;t mean that its safe. The FDA has a classification where they distinguish ingredients as G.R.A.S. which means &#8221;Generally Regarded As Safe&#8221;. Under this classification if they state that something is &#8220;natural&#8221; it just means that is once started out as natural&#8230;doesn&#8217;t also mean that its safe.  Again, here I can&#8217;t stress and reinterate enough you must be an advoate for your own health.</p>
<p>Read the book &#8220;Excitotoxins &#8211; The Taste that Kills&#8221; by Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.  In this book, your eyes will be opened so wide about the dangers of MSG, as well as other harmful chemicals, that I highly recommend you avoid (i.e.: saccharin, aspartame, sucralose &#8211; pink, blue and yellow respectivly).</p>
<p>Removing and eliminating the MSG from your life is not an easy undertaking, I am sorry to say.  Especially if you eat out very often.  A great place to start on this journey of removing harmful chemicals from your life is to completly avoid anything with MSG!  See the list above for other names that MSG might be called on a label.</p>
<p>Tips for Avoiding MSG</p>
<ul>
<li>Organic whenever possible.</li>
<li>Prepare your own food. Use ingredients, spices and foods that are not processed.</li>
<li>When using spices, pre-packed foods, etc. make a trip to a Health Food Store and buy them without the harmful ingredients.</li>
</ul>
<p>It&#8217;s your life and your health we are talking about.  I&#8217;m sure that the cost will be made up in increased energy, less doctor visits and missed work.  I assure you that just because you are eating organic and healthy that is doesn&#8217;t have to taste bad.  Ask any of my friends and family &#8211; I love to eat.  I love the taste of food.  When Julia Child was asked by her husband what she liked to do, her reply was &#8220;eat&#8221;!  That is so me! I have been doing it for years and while I understand and sympathize with the expense it is worth it and the healthy alternatives most often actually taste better than those chemical laden counterparts.</p>
<p>A few good example of previous recommendations are switching from table salt to sea salt and from conventional ground beef to grass-fed organic beef.  Give them a try for a few months then try your &#8220;old friends&#8221; again &#8211; and you will quickly see why I recommend the things that I do.</p>
<p>Foods and products that you may not realize contain MSG are: chips, candy, gum, medications, vitamin and nutritional supplements, vaccines and bottled drinks. I am not trying to scare you, I just want you to be aware and be careful. Please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.</p>
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		<title>Parasites&#8230;YUCK! What can be done??</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Skip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chances are that you probably have them. For the most part they are no big deal. There are so many things within our system that we can handle without any issues. However, many things can cause anyone of them to go out of balance. These can include bacteria, virus, yeast and fungus. Our systems are in a delicate balance and there are things that we do daily without realizing it that can cause them to be imbalanced - then something like the parasites can actually become problematic.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="There is help for these nasty critters!!" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=57" target="_blank"><img class="ngg-singlepic ngg-left" src="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/gallery/blog-pics/thumbs/thumbs_tapeworm.jpg" alt="tapeworm" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Dr. Skip's Anti-Parasite Recommendation" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=57" target="_blank">REVOXIL</a> I don&#8217;t know about you&#8230;but that picture just makes me sick.  I worked with a veterinarian for many years.  It was there that I realized parasites totally creeped me out.  We routinely checked for them in animals.  For some reason it seems to be lost in the conventional medical community.  Common sense dictates that if its a problem in animals and we have animals then just that thread of thought along would tell us to at least be aware that it could be a problem!</p>
<p>Chances are that you probably have them.  For the most part they are no big deal.  There are so many things within our system that we can handle without any issues.  However, many things can cause anyone of them to go out of balance.  These can include bacteria, virus, yeast and fungus.  Our systems are in a delicate balance and there are things that we do daily without realizing it that can cause them to be imbalanced &#8211; then something like the parasites can actually become problematic.</p>
<p>Parasites are gross little bugs that sustain off us, their &#8220;host&#8221;.  They set up shop in our bodies and become very comfortable and complacent and don&#8217;t want to leave. They can be very difficult to get rid of &#8211; so please be patient as it will take time.  One of the main symptoms of parasites is fatigue.  This is due to the fact that they place a tremendous amount of stress on the body and are actually consuming and causing the body to expend tremendous amount of energy to try and combat those pesky little critters.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a cleanse, a parasite cleanse in a great place to start.  Parasites can cause a whole &#8220;host&#8221; (no pun intended) of symptoms.</p>
<ul>
<li>Anemia</li>
<li>Respiratory &amp; Breathing Issues</li>
<li>Headaches &amp; Migraines</li>
<li>Skin Issues such as Eczema</li>
<li>Liver and Gallbladder Issues</li>
<li>Fatigue</li>
<li>Weight Gain or Weight Loss</li>
<li>Yeast Infections and Candida</li>
<li>The Whole Array of Digestive Issues &#8211; bloating, constipation and diarrhea</li>
</ul>
<p><a title="Dr. Skip's Anti-Parastic Recommendation" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=57" target="_blank">The product that I recommend for folks to use to get parasite issues under control is called Revoxil. What an amazing product! It contains all the ingredients that are so effective at returning the system to homeostasis (balance) from a parasitic perspective without the difficulty of having to swallow nasty tasting herbs. This product is a highly absorbable and extremely utilizable gel capsule that is incredibly easy to swallow.</a></p>
<p>Be sure to take it with a bit of food.  It is not uncommon for you to &#8220;taste&#8221; garlic due to the high concentrations present in the capsules.  However, rest assured that it is working.</p>
<p>The nutritional support in <a title="Dr. Skip's Anti-Parasite Recommendation" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=57" target="_blank">Revoxil</a> will help your rid your body of disease and fatigue causing parasites with a proprietary blend of black walnut hull, wormwood, garlic, clove seed and catechu seed from Healthwalk.</p>
<p><a title="Rebuild Your Imune System with Body Ecology" href="www.bodyecology.com" target="_blank" class="broken_link">Donna Gate&#8217;s of Body Ecology (www.bodyecology.com)</a> has some staggering statistics on her site about parasite&#8230;I have included the main one&#8217;s below&#8230;</p>
<p><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">If you thought parasites were only in undeveloped countries, you may be surprised to find out how common they are in the U.S., for example:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>According to the Centers for Disease Control, Trichomonas, a sexually transmitted disease, is the most common parasitic infection in the U.S. accounting for 7.4 million new cases annually. <sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">1</span></sup></li>
<li>More than 60 million people in the U.S. are infected by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which causes the disease toxoplasmosis and can be symptomless, cause flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph gland or organ damage.<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></sup></li>
</ul>
<p>1 Trichomonas Infection. Centers for Disease Control.</p>
<p>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/trichomonas/default.htm</p>
<p>2 Toxoplasmosis. Centers for Disease Control.</p>
<p>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/toxoplasmosis/factsht_toxoplasmosis.htm#what</p>
<p>Please be advised that the general consensus on implementing a parasite eradication program but be a commitment of 4-6 months. Then 1-2 months per year there after to maintain good health. It is not uncommon for parasites to be reintroduced to the system. Even in the U.S. parasites are everywhere. We can even get them from our pets.</p>
<p><a title="Dr. Skip's On-Line Store" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=57" target="_blank">The recommended dosing from the manufacturer for Revoxil </a>is one (1) capsule three (3) times per day for thirty (30) days.  After thirty (30) days take one (1) capsule daily for ninety (90) days. Then take a hiatus from the Revoxil.  This is an aggressive anti-parasite program.   It is not recommend to begin such a protocol without assistance from a healthcare practitioner who is well versed in these holitic, non-invasive methods of wellness. Click here now to setup a consultation with Dr. Skip to guide you through this process.</p>
<p>Please keep in mind that once you begin a protocol of this nature it is very common for the adage &#8220;you may get worse before you get better&#8221; to hold true.  If you start to feel sick or worsening of your current symptoms, decrease the dosage to your level of tolerance and then slowly work back to the originial dose.  This is just another example of why you should have someone working with you on your path to health and wellness.</p>
<p>Be Well!</p>
<p>Dr. Skip</p>
<p>Our best defense for our health this day-and-age is a healthy immune system.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you see this movie - not if, but when...you will really understand the tag from the Hungry for Change website when it says..."You'll never look at dinner the same way again." Because you will NEVER and I mean never look at food the same way again. Not fruit, not vegetables and especially not meat.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <a title="Food, Inc." href="http://www.foodincmovie.com/" target="_blank">Food, Inc. The Movie &#8211; A MUST SEE!!!</a></p>
<p>When you see this movie &#8211; not if, but when&#8230;you will really understand the tag from the <a title="Think before you put it in your mouth!!" href="http://www.foodincmovie.com/" target="_blank">Hungry for Change</a> website when it says&#8230;&#8221;You&#8217;ll never look at dinner the same way again.&#8221;  Because you will NEVER, and I mean <strong><em>never. </em></strong>look at food the same way again.  Not fruit, not vegetables and especially not meat.</p>
<p>I have never been a proponent of pork &#8211; please watch this movie and you will see why.  The way these animals are treated is appaling and unacceptable.  The only way to make a difference in either the food industry or medical industry is for the public to stand up and SCREAM for change.  I do, of course, mean to scream in a peaceful way.</p>
<p>You need to clearly understand why it is important to consume meat that is from a cow that has been fed a NON-CORN diet.  Yes&#8230;a non-corn diet. This is totally opposite to what 99% of the coventional cows consume.  Cows by nature should be fed grass.  The difference in the quality of the meat from a health perspective is paramount.</p>
<p>Cows and chickens (conventional ones) are kept from sunlight, are cramped and overcrowed, and unfortunately end up wallowing in their own feces.  Often, several inches of it.  One of the statistics from the movie &#8211; noted that a diet of grass feed to corn feed cows for a period of 5 (five) days reduced the harmful e-coli bacteria by 80%.  This is substantial &#8211; especially due to the fact that the cows (as well as the chickens) are given a pleothera of antibiotics.</p>
<p>These antibititcs are passed into the finish product that we eat.  It is no wonder why antibiotic resistance is becoming a real problem.  We are consuming many antibiotics as many of us consume beef and poultry from these sources.  While there are what appears to be a large variety and selection in the grocery store &#8211; it is noteworthy that there is actually a handful of companies that actually own all the different brands &#8211; basically the same thing in a different package with a different name.</p>
<p>Another important factor to consider is th fact that 70% of the food in your local grocery store contains food that is genetically engineered (GMO).  While the basic tenets behind why food is modified genetically, the health implications from these changes that man has made are truly unnatural to what mother nature intended.  I am a pretty smart guy, but I would not pretend to think that I could conceivably do something better than what nature has been doing for millions of years just fine on its own.   It is important to note here as well that we should be eating fruits and vegetables that are &#8221;in-season&#8221;.  This has become very difficult as we can find pretty much all fruits and all vegetables any time of year.  Again &#8211; mother nature intended us to eat seasonally &#8211; which is why under normal circumstance food is grown seasonally.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="shutterset_ broken_link" href="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/gallery/blog-pics/corn.jpg"><img class="ngg-singlepic ngg-left aligncenter" src="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/flagallery/article-pics/corn.jpg" alt="corn" /></a></p>
<p>The main ingredient in these GMO foods is corn.  I am constantly  teaching people to remove corn from their diets. Corn is one of the most highly sensitive foods to many if not most people. causing implications to their health on some level.  It is very hard to remove corn from the diet as it is in just about everything that is packaged and processed &#8211; even if it doesn&#8217;t actually state &#8220;corn&#8221; on the label.</p>
<p>Other things to minimize, if not remove completely from the diet are dairy and milk products, wheat, gluten and soybeans, just to name a couple of the biggies.  If you are not going to remove them entirely please at the very least rotate them in and out of the diet and do not consume any more than every third to fourth day.  Everyday that we continue to consume foods that we are sensitive to &#8211; it is very much like we a putting a low dose poison in our system&#8230;over a short term our delicate system can handle it.  After many years of it wearing us down chronic degenerative diseases begin to show up.</p>
<p>Please eat a diet higher in protein.  Minimize, if not eliminate, refined (complex) carbs from the diet.  Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables along with servings of clean, organic, free range, growth hormone-free, antibiotic-free meat, poultry and eggs.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Directly from the Hungry for Change website, the get involved section&#8230;these are some simple things that you can do to &#8220;get involved&#8221; and help to make some simple changes in the food system&#8230;</span></p>
<p>Learn more about these issues and how you can take action on Takepart.com</p>
<ol>
<li>Stop drinking sodas and other sweetened beverages.</li>
<li>You can lose 25 lbs in a year by replacing one 20 oz soda a day with a no calorie beverage (preferably water).  Eat at home instead of eating out.</li>
<li>Children consume almost twice (1.8 times) as many calories when eating food prepared outside the home. Support the passage of laws requiring chain restaurants to post calorie information on menus and menu boards.</li>
<li>Half of the leading chain restaurants provide no nutritional information to their customers. Tell schools to stop selling sodas, junk food, and sports drinks.</li>
<li>Over the last two decades, rates of obesity have tripled in children and adolescents aged 6 to 19 years. Meatless Mondays—Go without meat one day a week.</li>
<li>An estimated 70% of all antibiotics used in the United States are given to farm animals.  Buy organic or sustainable food with little or no pesticides.</li>
<li>According to the EPA, over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used each year in the U.S.Protect family farms; visit your local farmer&#8217;s market.</li>
<li>Farmer&#8217;s markets allow farmers to keep 80 to 90 cents of each dollar spent by the consumer.  Make a point to know where your food comes from—READ LABELS.</li>
<li>The average meal travels 1500 miles from the farm to your dinner plate. Tell Congress that food safety is important to you.</li>
<li>Each year, contaminated food causes millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths in the U.S.  Demand job protections for farm workers and food processors, ensuring fair wages and other protections.</li>
<li>Poverty among farm workers is more than twice that of all wage and salary employees.</li>
</ol>
<p>Remember the old adage from our Grandparents and Great Grandparents&#8230;You are what you eat.  That was so true then and probably more so now.  If you eat unhealthy, you are going to be unhealthy.  The idea that food is medicine is actually a power notion.  When you consume healthy foods&#8230;you will be healthly.  Please see this movie and make changes in the world, the country, your state and town both for your health and for the environment.</p>
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		<title>Detoxification of Liver, Kidney and Bladder?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 18:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a product called Royal Breakstone that I have used for many years both personally and with my patients that is very effective for cleansing the liver, kidney and bladder. It is a highly effective option for those of you who don't want to or can't do an actual liver flush.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No way&#8230;it can&#8217;t be! There is nothing available that will do all those things safely and effectivly. You guys are starting to get to know me by now and I am all about the detoxification of the organs of elimination.</p>
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<p>I advocate sweating, lymphatic drainge, massage, colon cleanse, liver cleanse, etc.  There are so many methods that should be employed to keep us healthy.  While these things are beneficial  if you are sick, it is so much more helpful to your body if you do them while you are healthy.  This will also assist in keeping your immune system in tip-top shape.</p>
<p><a title="LIVER, KIDNEY, BLADDER CLEANSE" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=127" target="_blank">There is a product called Royal Breakstone that I have used for many years both personally and with my patients that is very effective for cleansing the liver, kidney and bladder.  It is a highly effective option for those of you who don&#8217;t want to or can&#8217;t do an actual liver flush.</a></p>
<p>Alcohol-free Chanca Piedra liquid extract, contains vegetable glycerin.  Each milliliter (ml) contains 1 gram of the extract of dried leaf.</p>
<p>Traditionally uses now supported by scientific research:</p>
<p>Promote healthy liver function<br />
Promote a healthy gall bladder<br />
Support good digestion of fats<br />
Promotes healthy digestion<br />
Promote healthy kidney function</p>
<p>Chanca Piedra are spanish words, &#8220;chanca&#8221; meaning &#8220;to break&#8221; in and &#8220;piedra&#8221; meaning &#8220;stone&#8221;.  It is the name given to several different varities of small shrub-like plants in the Phyllanthus genus family.</p>
<p>These species of botanicals have been proven in scientific research to have antihepatotoxic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, febrifugal, and hypoglycemic activity.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Some Traditional Uses<br />
</span><br />
Chanca Piedra got its name because according the herbal tradition of Peru, where knowledge of rainforest remedies spread to the Incas, it was used to break up and expel kidney stones as well as gall stones.</p>
<p>It has been used to assist with the stimulation of bile and to promote healthy functioning of the liver and gall bladder.</p>
<p>It has also been used traditionally to help clear obstructions within the internal organs of the body by promoting the elimination of mucous as well as the elimination of the stones.</p>
<p>In areas throughout South America, Chanca Piedra is used to treat a wide aray of medical issues&#8230;such as, edema and excess uric acid, flu, colds and constipation, prostate issues, increase menstrual flow, ulcers, expell worms from body, irritable bowel and poor circulation. Just to name a few :-)</p>
<p>This is a great product that I routinely put folks on because it is so effective at what it does, especially in conjunction with an entire wellness protocol.  If you have any questions about this product or its uses please don&#8217;t hesitate to AskDrSkip.</p>
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		<title>Pau D&#8217; Arco &#8211; What&#8217;s it for??</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I cannot think of a situation in which Pau d’arco doesn’t comes to mind. This is an amazing bark from a tree with widespread healing properties. It is derived from the inner bark of the Tabebuia Avellanedae or Tabebuia Impetiginosa (Taheebo) tree grown in South America. It is also known by other names such as [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">I cannot think of a situation in which Pau d’arco doesn’t comes to mind. This is an amazing bark from a tree with widespread healing properties. It is derived from the inner bark of the Tabebuia Avellanedae or Tabebuia Impetiginosa (Taheebo) tree grown in South America. It is also known by other names such as Lapacho. Pau d&#8217;Arco Tea has been used for many centuries by the Indio tribes of South America. The ancient Incas and Aztecs were probably the first to be familiar with the herb&#8217;s healing capabilities.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">It is an ozoniferous plant, and grows only in the mountains of the Andes. Ozone air is fresh, pure, and free from pollution, smog, exhaust, smoke and pesticides. Researchers have discovered that the Pau D&#8217;Arco tree is the only type of vegetation known that will not permit the development of fungus. Most plant life, when exposed to weather and excess moisture, will become covered with spores which lead to fungus formation. Fungus and candida are something that just about everyone, to some extent, is dealing with and taking this wonderful herb will assist in regaining and/or maintaining health!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">This herb has been shown useful for a variety of conditions ranging from:<br />
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size: small;">·</span><span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">allergies<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size: small;">·</span><span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">skin conditions, including psoriasis</span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size: small;">·</span><span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">useful in boosting energy</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size: small;">·</span><span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">chemical sensitivities</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Other actions that have documented by using Pau d&#8217;Arco have shown that it is a hepatotonic – which means it tones, balances and strengthens the liver. It is also an immunostimulant, its benefits will also strengthen the body&#8217;s immune system, which assists heavily in preventing liver disease. Claims have also been made that it assists in removing poisons from the liver tissue, as well as promoting healthy liver function. From a Naturopathic perspective this is a fundamental organ that must be healthy to maintain a body that is in homeostasis. Having a clean and healthy liver means many things – healthy skin, nails, stomach and blood.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">If you search the web you will find an overwhelming amount of information available on this miraculous herb. I like this product so much because it is loaded with amazing properties and minerals. It can be used to virtually sustain life because it is practically a food. We are not using this to forcibly to make some “change” within the body – we are gently helping the body to return to its natural healthy state of homeostasis.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">When selecting a brand to use for medicinal purposes, please be extremely selective as to which product you choose. I have used several brands and the one that I use at home and recommend exclusively is from Blessed Herbs – is it available in the on-line store and in our clinic. I chose this company for their high quality control and stringent selectivity of the herbs and the processing. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Pau d’Arco is the most useful when it has been made into a tincture. That just means that after the herb has been harvested it has been soaked in an alcohol. Soaking it in the alcohol extract the most potent ingredients and helps it to be assimilated and utilized by the body most effectively. The benefits of this amazing plant are endless…</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask! Good luck!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Book Resources for additional information regarding Pau d&#8217;Arco:</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&#8220;THE HEALING POWER OF PAU D&#8217;ARCO&#8221; By Walter Lubek, Lotus Light Publications </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&#8220;PAU D&#8217;ARCO &#8211; IMMUNE POWER from the Rain Forest&#8221; by Kenneth Jones, Healing Arts Press </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&#8220;NATURES WISDOM&#8221;, Internet Article, 1998 </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&#8220;PAU d&#8221;ARCO&#8221;, Raintree Nutrition, Inc, Research Article, Leslie Taylor </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&#8220;ANCIENT HERB, MODERN MIRACLE&#8221; By Dr. D. Mowry, PhD, Mountainwest Institute of Herbal Sciences </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&#8220;SOUTH AMERICAN CANCER CURE&#8221;, Alec de Montmorency, The Spotlight, June, 1981, </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&#8220;CANCER THERAPY&#8221; By Ralph Moss, PhD, Equinox Press </span></span></p>
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		<title>Probiotics and Antibiotics &#8211; Cause or Cure of Sinus Infections!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Skip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year when everyone seems to have what you often hear referred to as a &#8220;sinus infection&#8221;. While this is somewhat of a misnomer &#8211; this problem is most often due to the consumption of dairy (including anything that comes from a cow) and an imbalance of the bacteria in the intestinal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=55" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/2.jpg" class="broken_link"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-107" title="2" src="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/2.jpg" alt="" width="116" height="180" /></a>It&#8217;s that time of year when everyone seems to have what you often hear referred to as a &#8220;sinus infection&#8221;. While this is somewhat of a misnomer &#8211; this problem is most often due to the consumption of dairy (including anything that comes from a cow) and an imbalance of the bacteria in the intestinal track.</p>
<p>Studies show that sinus infections are not bacterial in nature and the root cause is often a fungus &#8211; the overuse of antibiotics continue down the path of perpetuating the so called infection. In Chinese Medicine the underlying cause is known as &#8220;damp&#8221; and the actual nature of the antibiotic is inherently &#8220;damp&#8221; as well&#8230; thus perpetuating the infection. Much the same way that consumption of milk perpetuates mucus.</p>
<p>One of the most benefical ways to help boost your immune system is to take a probiotic. Healthwalk makes one of the best that I have ever used. So if you suffer from Acid Reflux, Allergies, Candida, Digestive Issues and Frequent Infections, then <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=55" target="_blank">BioNue</a> is the probiotic for you.</p>
<p><a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=55" target="_blank">BioNue</a> can assist by introducing friendly bacteria that modern lifestyles so often take out of our bodies. A hearty blend of broad-spectrum probiotics, BioNue can also nutritionally support your body&#8217;s normal ability to fight the pathogenic bacteria that you may consume in your food.</p>
<p>With the food that is continually consumed to our detriment &#8211; coffee, dairy, high fat and sugar intake, refinded carbohydrates, etc. the health of your body unravels. While these changes happen a bit more slowly when we are younger&#8230; as we age the &#8220;signs and symptoms&#8221; begin screaming at us instead of whispering. Symptoms are the body&#8217;s way of telling us that something is wrong&#8230; headaches, constipation, diarrhea, joint pain, loss of memory, anxiety, depression, etc.</p>
<p>When we ignore them and continue doing the things that are causing the problem, disease ensues. These symptoms are not normal in that they are trying to clue us in to problems.  Over time we have learned to cope with them and almost find them to be normal because we have been dealing with them for so long.  Suddenly, you realize that you no longer feel like a healthy person.   Folks let me tell you &#8211; you do not have to feel this way. Please be proactive and make these positive changes today.</p>
<p>If sinus problems are an issue you must also consider the use of a neti-pot. Doing this procedure with some sea salt once daily will help offer tremendous relief for the sinus symptoms. Don&#8217;t forget&#8230; almost all allergy issues are directly related to problems in the gut!</p>
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		<title>Air Purification?!?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Skip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now you can have relief from allergens, dander and mold! Check out the air-purifier in AskDrSkip.com&#8217;s online store! The answer is a resounding YES! There are a variety of chemicals, bacteria, virus, fungus, etc. that grow inside our homes and offices. These harmful critters can wreck havoc on our immune systems not to mention leave an odor inside [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now you can have relief from allergens, dander and mold! <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=76" target="_blank">Check out the air-purifier in AskDrSkip.com&#8217;s online store!</a></p>
<p>The answer is a resounding YES! There are a variety of chemicals, bacteria, virus, fungus, etc. that grow<a href="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/airwise.gif" class="broken_link"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-109" title="airwise" src="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/flagallery/product-pics/air%20wise.jpg" alt="" /></a><a title="Airwise" href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=76" target="_blank"></a> inside our homes and offices. These harmful critters can wreck havoc on our immune systems not to mention leave an odor inside our homes.</p>
<p>I have used many different air cleansers and purifies. I am a huge proponent of Oxidative Therapies &#8211; which is the utilization of things like hydrogen peroxide, oxygen and ozone for the treatment of a variety of different conditions. Again, the main focus of those therapies is ridding the body of virus, bacteria, fungus &#8211; all those lovely little friends, that when out of balance within our bodies, cause us so much trouble.</p>
<p>With the utilization of these Oxidative Therapies and keeping in line with that methodology the best method that is not an industrial type air cleaner is the <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=76" target="_blank">Airwise Purifier</a>.</p>
<p>This revolutionary <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=76" target="_blank">air cleaner</a> is based on advanced technology that goes beyond mechanical filtration methods like HEPA and electrostatic filtration, ozone, ultraviolet light and ionizers. This technology (photocatalysis plus WisePointeTM) oxidizes odors, fungi, mold and parasites and toxic chemical gases.  Simultaneously, it settles dust and other large particles out of the air and destroys microorganisms &#8211; bacteria, viruses, and fungus.</p>
<p>It creates inductive warmth, drawing humidity into the purifier. When humidified air enters the target area, a photocatalytic reaction occurs and superoxide ions and hydroxyl radicals are created. Additional benefits -positively charged indoor pollutants are treated by the WisePointe technology which generates active negative ions at an accelerated rate, thereby enhancing the speed at which dust and other airborne particles are dropped out of your breathing space. This reduces allergens such as pollen, pet dander, dust and smoke; and it destroys viruses, bacteria, mold and mildew.</p>
<p><a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=76" target="_blank">This filter</a> is quiet and air is circulated through the unit. It has no fan and is totally silent. There is no gird or filter, so it requires no cleaning or filter replacement. Once a year you replace the photocatalytic lamp &#8211; no tools are required.</p>
<p>I have personally used this specific <a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studio=AskDrSkip&amp;stype=43&amp;prodid=76" target="_blank">air cleanser</a> in my office for years. I love the results. My office has always smelled clean and fresh. I run this unit constantly! It is so small and compact that it is not an eye sore and I don&#8217;t have to worry about the dangers of airborne critters causing trouble for me and my patients!</p>
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		<title>Bad Breath?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you self conscious about your breath? Did you know that 80% of bad breath is caused from bacteria that has accumulated on your tongue? This bacteria looks like white-yellowish coating on the tongue.  Remove this film gently with a stainless steel tongue cleaner.  I recommend doing this technique once daily in the morning, right before you do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you self conscious about your breath? Did you know that 80% of bad breath is caused from bacteria that has accumulated on your tongue? This bacteria looks like white-yellowish coating on the tongue.  Remove this film gently with a stainless steel tongue cleaner. </p>
<p><a href="http://askdrskip.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/tongue-cleaner.jpg" class="broken_link"></a><a href="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/breath.jpg" class="broken_link"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-115" title="breath" src="http://www.askdrskip.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/breath.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="155" /></a>I recommend doing this technique once daily in the morning, right before you do your meditation. What I do in the morning is &#8211; brush my teeth, gargle with H.P.M. (hydrogen peroxide mouthwash from Heritage) and then clean my tongue. Some of the newer toothbrushes have a tongue cleaner built-in. While they work I don&#8217;t feel that they remove the majority of the coating that the stainless steel tongue cleaner does. Don&#8217;t forget to floss too!</p>
<p>David Greenspan of the Chopra Center always uses the acronym R.P.M. in regards to meditation. Rise, Pee and Meditate &#8211; I love this. It is a great morning ritual. Just be sure to add the tongue cleaning into it.</p>
<p>You will notice that your mouth and breath are clean and fresh. Please be gentle on your tongue - clean your tongue with light pressure. The best way to brush your teeth is to make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. This is a gentle and effective way to clean the teeth without the use of conventional toothpastes &#8211; which contain harmful ingredients. Keep your eyes peeled for an artice on Fluoride. If you are going to use a toothpaste &#8211; please consider a brand such as Spry or Tom&#8217;s of Maine. Personally, I use the baking soda and peroxide mixture 2-3 times per week and Spry Peppermint Toothpaste the remainder, and I always choose products without fluoride.</p>
<p>The white film that accumulates on your tongue is a direct connection to your digestion and the foods you are consuming.  If you are experiencing weight gain, allergies, constipation, gas, bloating, diarrhea &#8211; anything digestion related &#8211; let me help. Schedule a time to talk with me. Digestion issues are also connected directly to what you are eating. You could be experiencing what we call in the holistic community &#8220;food sensitivities&#8221;. There is a simple test that can tell us what your sensitivities are.</p>
<p>After removing these &#8220;sensitive&#8221; foods from your diet and healing your gut&#8230; many of these symptoms disappear and your quality of life improves. These technques are great way to prevent problems down the road. Always remember it is much easier to prevent than it is to treat.</p>
<p>One of my closest friends always says &#8220;Your best defense is your immune system.&#8221; Keep that healthy and you are in good shape.&#8221;</p>
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