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Case study: Fatty liver and Epstein Barr virus (mononucleosis)

Maree came to see me for help with a fatty liver, excess weight and chronic exhaustion from long term infection with Epstein Barr virus. She brought along an ultrasound scan of her liver and the accompanying report, which stated there were fatty changes in her liver, consistent with mild to moderate fatty liver. Maree was 35 pounds overweight and carried the majority of her excess weight over her abdomen. She had been trying unsuccessfully to lose weight for the last 8 years. She noticed some mild discomfort over the right upper part of her abdomen after rich meals or after consuming alcohol.
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BPA free plastic is still unsafe and toxic

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a type of commonly used plastic that mimics estrogen in the body and has been linked to a whole host of serious health problems such as breast and prostate cancer. In recent years BPA has been removed from many products, particularly baby bottles, water bottles and food storage containers. You have probably noticed lots of BPA free products on supermarket shelves.
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Case study: Autoimmune disease and allergies

Sonia is a 37 year old lady who came to see me for help with her immune system. She suffered with a great deal of allergies and only recently was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition called thrombocytopenia, which means she has abnormally low levels of platelets.
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Could insecticide sprays cause Parkinson's disease & brain tumors?

There is a growing body of evidence linking pesticide exposure to Parkinson’s disease and brain tumors. A number of retired flight attendants claim that forced exposure to insecticide sprays inside aircraft may have caused them to develop Parkinson’s disease, and they plan on taking this matter to court. Some experts have warned that anyone who regularly takes international flights and has been exposed to insecticide spraying upon landing faces the same risk.
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Alcoholics and the need for approval

The paradox of trying to please other people is that the harder we try, the less it works. On the other hand, if we concentrate on the problem, think through the various options that are available and protect our rights and feelings by being assertive, the chances of dealing with the problem effectively increase enormously.
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Case study: Fatty liver and pancreatitis combined

Brian was a 43 year old man who came to see me for help with his liver and pancreas. A month before seeing me he had been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. One evening after dinner he experienced excruciating pain, nausea and sweating. He was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with pancreatitis. At the same time, Brian discovered he also has a fatty liver and sludge in his gallbladder.
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A legacy of alcohol and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Theresa is a recovered alcoholic with 28 years sobriety. Hard work, lots of AA meetings and a desire to succeed in sobriety and her career, aspired Theresa to be a high achiever, in spite of her dysfunctional and violent childhood living with two alcoholic parents.
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Case Study - You don’t have to be overweight to have a fatty liver

Anna was a delightful 45 year old lady who came to see me last week. She had several health problems...
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Case Study: Whatever happened to Doreen?

Doreen grew up in a dysfunctional home environment with an alcoholic father and an emotionally unavailable grandmother. Doreen’s mother died...
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Why Diets Don't Work

Why Diets Don't Work Dr Sandra Cabot interviews Marcel Mogg who, after trying many fad diets and even having had...
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