Kids Research Express

Do You Have Leaky Gut Syndrome? by Dr. Leo Galland Because it is something of a mystery disease that can show itself as a bewildering array of other conditions, you could have Leaky Gut Syndrome and not even realize it. The reason is that Leaky Gut Syndrome is one of the many concepts in medicine that cuts across the boundary lines of specific diseases. It is a major example of an important medical phenomenon: distress in one organ causes disease in another. Conditions that Can Signal Leaky Gut Syndrome Do you have: Arthritis , Allergies , Depression , Eczema , Hives , Psoriasis, Chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia? Then you may also have Leaky Gut Syndrome, because it causes or contributes to these conditions. That’s why getting a better understanding of Leaky Gut Syndrome may help you find a more effective solution to your condition. I am telling you about Leaky Gut Syndrome because it is a vitally important, but often undiagnosed, cond...

Why Medication Can Be Dangerous to Your Health by Dr. Leo Galland Did you know that the majority of FDA approved drugs have serious potential side effects that were not detected before marketing approval? (1) That about three quarters of a million people a year are rushed to emergency rooms in the U.S. because of adverse drug reactions, according to the CDC? (2) That the number of medication-related deaths in the U.S. is estimated at over 200,000 a year, making medications the third or fourth leading cause of death in this country? (3) That even common pain relievers called NSAIDs, examples of which include Advil, Motrin, Aleve and aspirin, account for an estimated 7,600 deaths and 76,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. every year? (4) It sounds like the cure could be worse than the disease in far too many cases. Thankfully, there is an option, an innovative approach to healing that seeks to restore balance and healthy function, instead of simply treating symptoms with drugs and suf...

Aspirin and Vitamin C by Dr. Leo Galland Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) has been around for over a hundred years and can be a useful drug for treating pain. Millions of people take low dose aspirin every day in an effort to prevent heart attacks or strokes. But aspirin can erode the lining of the stomach or intestines, causing internal bleeding, even at low doses. Research on Aspirin and Vitamin C Research studies done in Germany demonstrate that aspirin interferes with absorption of vitamin C and regular use of aspirin can deplete the gastrointestinal lining of vitamin C. German researchers have shown that taking vitamin C along with aspirin can decrease the amount of stomach damage that aspirin produces in healthy humans and in patients with inflammation of the stomach caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes ulcers. No dietary supplement is guaranteed to prevent aspirin-induced gastrointestinal damage. If you are taking aspirin, ask your doct...

Natural Anti- Inflammatory Foods and Supplements That Help Arthritis by Dr. Leo Galland Here’s a look at some alternative natural remedies for inflammatory arthritis. There are natural anti-inflammatory foods that can help with arthritis, as well as supplements. Arthritis—inflammation of the joints—is the most common cause of disability in the U.S., affecting 43 million people and limiting physical activity in almost 19 million every year. (1). Arthritis medications are among the most highly prescribed drugs in the world. The most commonly used over the counter drugs for arthritis, called NSAIDs, examples of which include Advil, Motrin, Aleve and aspirin, also have serious side effects. For more on this, see my article Why Medication Can Be Dangerous to Your Health "According to the CDC, NSAID’s account for an estimated 7,600 deaths and 76,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. every year. (2) Foods that help arthritis and supplements are under-utilized weapons in the battle aga...