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Feb 04 2024

Acid Reflux Drugs Increase Risk of Dementia

Do you or somebody you know use acid reflux drugs?
AGAIN, ALTERNATIVE HEALTH DOCS ARE RIGHT! I have been telling about the gut brain connection for years…

“Long-term use of popular acid reflux drugs has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study.
Published Wednesday in the journal for the American Academy of Neurology , the report examined patients who

Another study shows increase risk of dementia with long term acid reflux medications — Long term acid reflux drug use can increase risk of dementia

take medications called proton pump inhibitors , such as omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium) and lansoprazole (Prevacid). Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and irritates the lining, typically after a meal and when one is lying down. PPIs treat frequent acid reflux, stomach ulcers and other digestive tract issues by targeting acid-producing enzymes in the stomach lining.
Proton pump inhibitors are a useful tool to help control acid reflux; however, long-term use has been linked in previous studies to a higher risk of stroke, bone fractures and chronic kidney disease,” said study author Kamakshi Lakshminarayan, a researcher at the University of Minnesota and member of the American Academy of Neurology, in a press release on Thursday.
With support from the National Institutes of Health, researchers enlisted 5,712 survey subjects aged 45 and older, of an average age of 75 and not been previously diagnosed with dementia symptoms. The study lasted for five and a half years.
“Some people take these drugs regularly, so we examined if they are linked to a higher risk of dementia. While we did not find a link with short-term use, we did find a higher risk of dementia associated with long-term use of these drugs,” Lakshminarayan said.”

There are many reasons why your gut might be producing too much acid. Taking acid reflux drugs just masks the increased acid causing your symptoms. Read a recent blog Relieving Gut Health Issues. I have natural solutions rather than using acid reflux drugs- check out on my website: https://www.chiropractorfreehold.com/about/services/

Health Tip: Good gut health goes beyond the mere absence of digestive issues.
Think inflammation, immune & cognitive function, mood regulation..
Most people have gut health issues. Simply improving gut health can decrease inflammation and pain, improve the immune system, cognitive function and mood regulation. Everybody can benefit from our Digestive Blend formula to help the body break down food.

Oct 08 2023

Relieving Gut Health Issues

Most people are looking for a way in relieving gut health issues.
If you have digestive issues, you should try our Digestive Blend. Just like how bees help flowers bloom, we’re here to help bring harmony to your gut, making you feel healthier and happier!

Imagine your gut as a bustling city – there are important vitamins and minerals traveling through it, like citizens, each with a task to complete. But sometimes, traffic jams occur or certain nutrients get lost in the hustle and bustle. This can lead to discomfort and dysfunction in our daily lives.

That’s when our Digestive Blend comes in! Think of it as friendly traffic cops guiding all the essential aspects of your digestion smoothly and efficiently. This supplement helps you unlock trapped nutrients from your food like little treasure chests full of health-boosting surprises.

Digestive blend helps relieve gut health issues. — Digestive Blend relieving gut health issues

Digestive Blend is filled with natural enzymes and probiotics – kind of like tiny superheroes that perform miraculous feats in your belly! These microscopic helpers break down food particles, making it easier for your body to extract everything good inside while leaving behind what’s not necessary.

And don’t worry if you’re lactose-sensitive; we’ve got that covered too! Digestive Blend features lactase that aids in breaking down dairy so you can enjoy those dairy-based delights without any worry.

My friend, Dr. Tim Harrigan, designed this blend to work hand-in-hand with every meal or snack, helping you digest effectively while maintaining regular bowel movements. Picture an orchestra playing perfectly in tune – that’s what your digestive system will be like with our benevolent baton leading the way!

As you begin implementing the Digestive Blend into your daily routine, remember that teamwork makes the dream work. Our formula is specifically created for synergy within its ingredients – each component bringing out the best in one another.
Happy digesting! Get ready for a gut transformation filled with balance and wellbeing!

Find out more and watch our digestion demo showing how this amazing product works: Digestive Blend Demo

Aug 22 2023

The Brain Gut Connection

The brain-gut connection is real. You can read this Johns Hopkins article: The Brain-Gut Connection | Johns Hopkins Medicine
If the gut is not functioning properly, the brain suffers. Begin by healing your gut and rebuilding your gut microbiome.
Gut Health also affects your immune system and inflammation throughout your body.
Do your due diligence to avoid food additives, colorings, sugars, aspartame, etc. Everything you eat, drink, will either help or damage the 30 thousand billion billion chemical reactions that happen in your body.
Also incorporate a powerful digestive blend formula to help take pressure off of the body. If your body focuses too much on digestion, your enzymes will take a hit.
We have the most powerful, complete whole food, plant based digestive enzymes with stabilized probiotics. Check them out and order to improve your digestion and gut health: https://www.chiropractorfreehold.com/services/supplements/

Artificial sweeteners…. avoid them at all costs to help the brain gut connection!
They are in almost every diet drink, protein shakes and products labeled no sugar or sugar free. They destroy gut health and lead to many other side effects like the lines listed in the picture to the left.

Food coloring can also affect the brain gut connection.
If Red dye #40 kills a plant, what do you think it’s doing to our cells?
Below is a picture of a simple experiment of how different food coloring changes the color of the celery plant.
Well, take notice of the red dye #40…it KILLED the celery plant in just a day! Red dye #40 is in a lot of candy and processed foods, Gatorade, etc. and it’s not like the other two are without effect, trust me. Just removing foods with artificial colorings/dyes could substantially change your child behavior, mood, hyperactivity, etc.
You would be amazed at how a child’s behavior can change just from cleaning up their diet.
If the government actually cared about your health they would make most of the things that you eat illegal.

Taking simple steps to improve your gut health can have major impacts on your overall health. Avoiding dangerous artificial sweeteners, food colorings, antibiotics, caffeine and food additives while taking a whole food, plant based digestive enzymes, Lion’s Mane, CBD Fluid and water can all benefit the brain gut connection.

Apr 17 2023

The Best Health Hack

I am on a mission to help as many as people regain their health, energy, vitality without the use of drugs or surgery. This week I will be covering several topics.
To start things off, lets discuss the BEST Health Hack! My colleague and friend, Dr. Tim Harrigan put together this video that EVERYBODY needs to watch, just click below:

That pudding demonstration really shows the best health hack. “You are what you eat” is not accurate. The truth is, “You are what you digest.”

The best health hack is incorporating food enzymes — Food enzymes are the best health hack

Food Enzymes, not digestive, ensure you are actually assimilating nutrients!
To get your Digestive Blend, click here: https://docbrok.synergywellnessformulas.com/

Health Tip of the Week:
Did you know that a single course of antibiotics can alter the gut microbiomes of Healthy people & can take a couple of years to recover? Now, imagine what it can do to Unhealthy people?

One of my favorite sources does it again with more great topics (Click the blue title to read more):
Our Shared Future?
Super Depressing: recent research has uncovered a worrying link between the use of antidepressant medication and the growth of deadly “superbugs”.
Best Exercise for Healthy Longevity
Social Habits and Life Spans

Healthy Recipes:
Chilled Spring Green Juice
Healthy Chicken Bowl
Nutty Avocado & Strawberry Salad – The 100 Year Lifestyle

One last important topic before I go….. Vit D is essential for health and more people than ever are exeriencing Vit D deficiency leading to increasing health issues, including cognitive abilities

Impaired cognition can be caused by Vit D deficiency — Vit D deficiency can lead to impaired cognition

People are reaching out more for supplements but over 90% on the market are synthetics, poorly absorbed and toxic to the body. They are actually causing more health problems.

Sadly most Vit D supplements are made of sheep’s wool which damages the liver.

We have only whole food, plant based formulas that are natural and highest absorption including a core Vit d fluid spray.

Core D3 is an intra-oral vitamin D spray made to combat the plague of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common ailments in the world, and with an easy spray form you can easily make sure you are getting enough vitamin D.

Check out our products: https://docbrok.synergywellnessformulas.com/

There are so many steps you can take to turn your health around naturally. Ask me for any guidance. As your chiropractor, I got your back 😉 And make sure you share all this info with your friends and family.

Oct 10 2022

If Your Gut Health is Not Healthy, YOU Are Not Healthy

Gut health affects your overall health. So if it’s not healthy, YOU are NOT healthy!

Did you know 70-80 percent of your immune system is located in the gut and helps protect us from colds, cases of flu, and viruses?

Did you know that 90 percent of serotonin and up to 50 percent of dopamine are made in the gut and can affect conditions like depression and anxiety?

Did you know that people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s actually show signs of degeneration in their gut 10-20 years before they show signs in the brain?

Did you know our gut serves as a protective barrier to keep unwanted food particles out of circulation which can help prevent joint pain, skin issues, chronic inflammation, and autoimmune diseases?

Gut Health Affects Overall Health — Gut Heatlh Affects Many Areas

Did you know that the balance of bacteria in our gut is connected to certain diseases like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease?

Did you know that 20-30 percent of our thyroid hormones are processed in the gut and when our bacteria balance is off, it can contribute to thyroid disease?

Did you know that the balance of bacteria in the gut can affect reproductive and fertility health in both males and females?

Plain and simple: if your gut is not healthy, YOU are not healthy. Addressing gut health may not be the single solution for what ails us, but it is a huge (and often overlooked) piece of the puzzle for many health conditions.

The majority of people have destroyed their gut with processed foods, coffee, not drinking enough water, toxicity, antibiotic use, cooking foods are too high temperatures and much more. One of the simplest things to heal the gut and improve digestion is with our whole food, plant based digestive enzymes with stabilized probiotics. You can find out more and order yours on my website: Supplements

If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired and would like a basic step by step guide to improve your health and wellness, get a copy of my book in the office or you can order it on Amazon, just click: The Next Health Revolution – A Natural Path to Revive Your Health and Maximize Wellness

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