A problem that can’t go away As the chemical complexity of both pharmaceuticals and supplements increases, it becomes progressively more difficult to evaluate potentially-harmful interactions when ‘mixtures’ of these are ingested simultaneously.  In pharmaceutical medicine, these interactions are largely determined by flow-charts, algorithms and statistical analyses – in other words, they are estimates.1  Laboratory tests…

Perceived Sulfur Intolerance, two causes – but which one? The issue of sulfur sensitivity has come to the fore in recent times, especially since clinicians have gained better knowledge of the methylation pathways.  Even though methylation is relevant, in many cases, the more immediate issue is related to the microbiome.  If the sulfur-reducing bacteria dominate…

The rise and fall of the antibiotic Once hailed as the wonder drug for eradicating infectious bacterial diseases, the antibiotic has long since lost its shine. There is an increasing awareness that, although millions of lives in the past have been saved, antibiotics have been overused and are now responsible for numerous adverse effects. Such…

In search of the Primary Cause One of the greatest challenges facing today’s clinicians lies in identifying the primary cause of the many symptoms described by the patient during the consultation.  And if that is not already difficult enough, then finding the appropriate solution is equally challenging, especially when the many symptoms seem unrelated.  Tempting…