Having had gluten sensitivity for many years, and have overcome it recently, let me add my 2 cents worth:  food allergies can be caused by excess stress, which causes reactions of many kinds in the body, as well as having Candidiasis (overgrowth of yeast in the body, which can lead to Leaky Gut Syndrome.  Look [...]

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Dr. Gardner,
Is your Ease on Down diet (program) healthy (for the long term)?
This program is not a diet, but more a shift toward foods that burn energy and away from foods that store energy. The principles in this program are based on working with the physiology of the body (the way the body normally [...]

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Hi Dr. Gardner,
I’ve read your articles on Meridian Magazine online and much of what you’ve written jives with what I’ve learned about medicine over the the last few years.I’m in my mid-30s and I’m clinically obese. My BMI is between 37 and 38, though when I tell people I weigh between 270-290 they nearly fall [...]

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My daughter, age 43, has just had a hysterectomy due to uterine cancer. She is having difficulty staying asleep at night. She wonders if melatonin would help and, if so, what is the appropriate dose. If she takes one before going to bed, could she take another if she woke up a few hours later?
Insomnia [...]

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I have appreciated and loved your beliefs on the “Self-Healing” body. I know our bodies are amazing and complex…but that they are capable of taking care of themselves if we live well. I am concerned about my sister. She is only 32 years old and she is scheduled to have her gall bladder taken out [...]

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Because you are so good with alternative methods of healing and natural medicines you are also probably familiar with essential oils and some of the great things they can do. I want to inform you of a company dedicated to producing the purest, highest grade essential oil available. I am so impressed with them and [...]

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Statins have become suspect in people developing Lou Gehrig’s Disease.  Be very careful about subjecting your body to anything that can cause more problems.  Do your research online about drugs and their side effects before deciding to take them.  There are many natural things that can heal the body as well without dangerous risks of [...]

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I have been diagnosed with moderate to severe ADD. In my late 50’s, I struggle to do “normal.” Concerta works well for me but I would prefer something more holistic. I have tried not taking the Concerta, and find myself to be foggy and unmotivated. This is a serious quality of life issue.
There are many [...]

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