My two older kids, Zara and Oscar, just launched their first website! They are very concerned about the effects of microwave radiation on kids - and the fact that schools and the government, and even parents are not doing anything about it. So they did this site especially for kids, written by them so that [...]
You may have already done your research on cell phone safety, realized it's not safe for adults or children and either drastically reduced your usage, gotten an air tube headset, or like me, just stopped using one (along with your cordless phone in your house, which uses the same microwave frequency). But have you thought [...]
Did you know that: 1.4 million people at any given time are suffering from a hospital-acquired infection? 98,000 people per year die from hospital-acquired infections in the U.S.? For more information on which infections are commonly picked up in a hospital environment and also how to protect yourself if you do wind up in the [...]
The Dangers of Systemic Fluoride Many of you know that I warn in Listen To Your Gut against using toothpaste that contains fluoride and I recommend you only drink filtered or spring water. Well, although I've taken a second look at topical vs. systemic (ingested) fluoride, here's some recent research that further backs up my [...]
L-Glutamine Safe For Kids Some readers have asked about if L-Glutamine is safe for kids, based on an article that appeared on Dr. Joseph Mercola's website. But again, read through it carefully and you'll see that this is only an issue when intake exceeds need. Otherwise, there is no excess and the body utilizes it [...]
Did you know you can get Hepatitis C, HIV or even a mycobacterium infection (MAP) from a colonic? Just like a colonoscopy, if the therapist does not use a disposable tip and tube, you risk disease transmission. Join me in this podcast with the renowned Bianca James from the Sydney Colon Health Clinic (she's the [...]
In my post about natural treatment for depression, vitamin D was mentioned as a substance that people are often deficient in. Today's post (courtesy of the Vitamin D Council) goes into the problem of vitamin D deficiency and treatment more in depth. Again, this is a very relevant issue for people with IBD and IBS [...]
You may have noticed this already: Whenever a natural supplement or herbal medicine becomes well-known and widely used, with lots of evidence piling up for its efficacy - there will then be a slew of media releases in newspapers, magazines, and TV news reports, discrediting that natural medicine. Or, the FDA will ban the substance [...]
It took me a long time (over 2 years) to go public with my positive account of using nanoparticle (or angstrom-sized) minerals. This is because nanotechnology is experimental and the full ramifications of any application of the technology are yet unknown. Because of this, I didn't want to unduly influence anyone one way or the [...]
After nine years of doing private consultations for people with Crohn's disease and answering literally thousands of questions on my Forum, I have come to see that there are seven key protocols that nearly everyone needs to implement in order to see their digestive healing progress rapidly. By the time people find their way to [...]
This is awesome! Dr. Andrew Wakefield (prominent GI who was viciously attacked by drug/med establishment for daring to suggest even the *possibility* of a link between MMR vaccine and IBD) finally gets to tell his side of the story and what exactly has been happening. He's so articulate and this info is GOLD: If [...]
I have to say, I'm absolutely gutted today. I am overwhelmed almost to the point of despair about how I am supposed to raise healthy children in a world where millions of people do not care about the ways we are polluting our soil, groundwater, food supply, electromagnetic environment, etc. etc. I really just have [...]
Unbelievable. The nasty things people are doing to factory-farm animals just keeps growing: How does a drug marked, "Not for use in humans. Individuals with cardiovascular disease should exercise special caution to avoid exposure. Use protective clothing, impervious gloves, protective eye wear, and a NIOSH-approved dust mask" become "safe" in human food? With no washout [...]
I'll often get emails from readers saying that they're doing everything they should in Listen To Your Gut, but they've hit a plateau and they're not improving. Based on hundreds of consults over the last decade, here are the crucial areas people usually need to look at: 1. Get your hormones checked out and balanced. [...]
QUESTION: I'm wondering which elemental shake product is better? Because Absorb Plus has whey protein isolate and Optimental by Abbott has whey protein hydrolysate. Wikipedia says that the hydrolysates are predigested, and more easily absorbed. So I'm thinking they might be better for my mom. Any comments? Well, here's what I read from Wikipedia... "Whey [...]
A January 2010 survey reported on CBS News found that only 45% of Americans liked their job. This means that 55% are not satisfied with, or dislike their job! This is a very high figure - why do so many people stay in jobs they hate? Freelance journalist Cosmo Dookelo has an answer for this: [...]
My hubby is looking for a new laptop and he's quite taken with the new wireless technology. As soon as I hear "wireless", I think, "radiation?" So I decided to do some research on this. I asked the salesperson at the computer store (and we all know how honest they are) what the electromagnetic radiation [...]
____________________________________________________ LANCET STUDY SUGGESTS CROHN'S DISEASE DUE TO WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM ____________________________________________________ In February 2006, the BBC News (a London, UK news agency) reported on a study published in the UK medical journal, The Lancet. I've printed the article below as it is yet one more piece of evidence that supports my growing conviction that [...]
Introduction One of my readers, Roland Lemus, sent in these excellent tips for dealing with the J-Pouch procedure, or if you are considering it... ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While there are many Dr. related medical items to follow when dealing with the J-Pouch recovery, here are the nitty-gritty personal-experience things I wish I'd known ahead of time. I [...]
VSL#3 and Its Clinical Results If you read through the probiotic selection criteria given in Chapter Two of Listen To Your Gut, you will see that VSL#3 doesn't meet all the criteria for a fully bioavailable, therapeutic probiotic of maximum potency (these selection criteria were taken from microbiology research). But yet, this probiotic has shown [...]
My kids have been educated on the dangers of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from cell phones, cordless phones and WiFi networks, so they were aware enough to come home and tell me how they're unwillingly getting exposed to EMR at their school - via other kids' cell phones and the wireless computers in the computer room. [...]
For those of you who have received my email about the AWESOME Healing Retreat we've got planned for people with Serious Or Chronic Illness - I would love to hear your feedback about what you think of the price, event curriculum, etc. Please leave your comments, questions, ideas in the COMMENTS section below... I also [...]
Okay, I need your help again! Some of you may already know about Dr. Silvio Najt, MD. He's been quite active over at JPT Wellness Circle and I've also been posting some podcasts with him and articles he's shared on this blog. But for those of you who don't know of Silvio, or haven't heard [...]
Okay, it's only taken me NINE HOURS on Google to compile this information. So of course I immediately thought of sharing it so that others didn't have to waste an entire day looking for: The best holistic, eco-friendly hotel or center to hold a 2-3 day healing retreat or workshop that can accommodate up to [...]
Before you take any medication for high blood pressure, you have to listen to this podcast! We will also explain how blood pressure works and therefore how the parameters for "high" and "low" blood pressure are determined. And if you are currently on medication, Dr. Silvio Najt (board certified cardiologist, with a specialization in emergency [...]
The Hidden Dangers of Teflon In Chapter 4 of Listen To Your Gut, I write about the dangers of Teflon-coated (and other non-stick coated) pots and pans and give you all the data on why we shouldn't use them. But then what are the best alternatives to teflon? Well, following is an interesting article from the [...]
Those of you who have read Listen To Your Gut know that I recommend women avoid the birth control pill - since not only does it mess with your hormone balance (which is key to foundational health), it creates a gut environment that makes it difficult to establish a healthy bacterial flora. Increased estrogen during [...]
This is a great podcast with me (Jini Patel Thompson) and my assistant, Nicole Paull, called All About Elemental Diets. This is from our LTYG Wellness Circle, but we decided to make it available to everyone since we get these questions all the time. We discuss the most common questions, difficulties, tips and tricks for [...]
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, where do you start? What are the alternative therapies with the highest success rates? In this podcast, Jim Ehmke - who has trained directly with Dr. William Donald Kelley and is fluent in Dr. Simoncini's protocols, among many others - gives us the benefit [...]
Too funny - A new study from Boston University has found a correlation between people who use non-stick (T-Fal, Teflon, etc.) cookware and higher levels of "bad" HDL cholesterol. So, ironically, a major promotion tactic of non-stick cookware has been that if you use them, you can use less butter, oil, etc. and thereby reduce [...]
Dr. Silvio Najt is board certified in Cardiology (with a specialization in Emergency Medicine) and he shares with Jini Patel Thompson his views on "high cholesterol" and the mis-use of statin drugs. Prepare to be informed, amazed and maybe a little bit shocked..... Find out what you can do and what you can eat to [...]
Wow! This is great news for those of you who have been on my IBD Remission Diet - or are considering it - or for those of you who use Absorb Plus (the elemental shake product I formulated) on an ongoing basis. Dr. Silvio Najt, MD (who used my IBD Remission Diet to heal his [...]
Raw milk diets have been used since the 1900's by medical doctors at the Mayo Clinic to cure a wide variety of illnesses from diabetes to colitis. In this podcast, I talk to Jim Ehmke CN, in the middle of my experiment with a Raw Milk Diet. Jim Ehmke has extensive experience using raw (unpasteurized) [...]
I've never met a parent (including myself) who wouldn't love a "magic formula" to get our kids to sleep through the night - so we could too. The main technique most mothers around me tend to use is some version of the Ferber Method, also referred to as "controlled crying." This is the same technique [...]
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about the details of achieving and maintaining an alkaline body pH. Digestive disease expert, Jini Patel Thompson interviews pH body balance expert, Maraline Krey, for things we can easily and simply add to our daily lives to improve our pH body balance. Maraline Says: "If [...]
How Did We Reach the Decision for a Vasectomy? After a very lengthy process of weighing up the pros and cons of getting a vasectomy - which principally boiled down to potential immune consequences vs. strength of desire not to have another baby - my husband Ian decided to go ahead and have a vasectomy. [...]
This is something I've been working on for a long time and it is finally ready! JPT Wellness Circle is a place for people to come together who want to go beyond just being disease-free - who want to move into optimal, vibrant, full-body health. I'm running a special promotion with a number of bonuses [...]
Okay, I was all prepared to write about how it was REALLY hard to choose a winner from all of the excellent stories posted in this contest... But for some reason we didn't get a whole lot of people posting their stories! Go figure. However, I am very pleased to say that the winner wrote [...]
I just read a really inspiring story about an alumni from my old university (University of Alberta): Alfred Orono Orono was conscripted as a child soldier twice - different countries, different armies because after fleeing one, he was conscripted by another. He was imprisoned repeatedly for trying to escape. Then he worked in refugee camps [...]
Okay, got a really fun contest for you: In the COMMENTS section below this post, write your story about a health challenge you encountered and how you overcame it. It doesn't have to be related to digestive issues, it can be about anything. And it can also be about how you overcame a health problem [...]
I see this everyday… with my private consult clients, emails from readers, people who post on my forum, I see one person after the other miss this same crucial point, over and over. I suppose it isn't surprising... after all, most of us are just regular people - not doctors or healers or professional therapists. [...]
Why are you not healing? Or, why are you not healing faster? Find out the common mistakes people make in their Healing Journey, and how you can avoid or fix them! Although I received dozens of emails outlining numerous health concerns, many people's chief complaint was lack of energy. My report below goes into numerous [...]
A couple of months ago, I read Jeanette Walls' amazing memoir of her childhood - The Glass Castle. Of course, the book provoked many thoughts and questions for me - as I'm sure it did for anyone who read it. And if you haven't read it, I strongly recommend it - and don't worry, it's [...]
Constipation in babies or young children is absolutely heart-rending to watch. My new book on natural healing for constipation goes into effective protocols for both adults and children. But for a baby under the age of two, the following comprehensive protocol may be all you need to resolve their constipation. It has worked very quickly [...]
Dr. Joseph Mercola, who has one of the largest natural health sites on the Internet, recently addressed the question: "Why Do I Sell Products On My Website?" I have had numerous people ask me a variation of this same question from time to time. And recently, a doctor who is becoming involved with my work [...]
APRIL 2020 UPDATE - 5 YEARS DECAY-FREE! I'm SO thrilled to report we have finally cracked this case - click here for all the details of my TOOTH DECAY HEALING PROTOCOL! *** Oh this is my most frustrating topic to date - I've done two teleseminars with leaders in holistic dentistry: one with Dr. Hal [...]
Things are really heating up in the vaccine arena. Pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutically-funded organizations (like FDA, CDC, WHO) are really racheting up the pressure on citizens to get vaccinated against flu bugs. They have leveraged all the fear and hype (created by THEIR advertising, PR, control of media, etc.) around the swine flu to actually try [...]
Author and activist, Jock Doubleday recently sent out this press release about his Vaccine Challenge - where he challenges any US medical doctor or BigPharma CEO to drink the exact same chemicals they're currently injecting into infants and he'll pay them $200,000.00! Why will no doctor or pharmaceutical exec in the USA do it?? * [...]
Here are some stats showing the correlation between bras and breast cancer: * Wearing a bra over 12 hours daily dramatically increases breast cancer incidence. * Bra-free women have about the same incidence of breast cancer as men. * Those who wear a bra 18-24 hours daily have over 100 times greater incidence of breast [...]
We had SO many great comments when I asked for your help in finalizing the title for my new book on constipation. I gotta say, you guys REALLY made me think hard, reassess and generally threw me into a real right tizzy of indecision. In the end, I decided to stick with the branding of [...]
