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  • Caffeine Buzzing 101
    Take a second to count the number of cups of coffee or black tea you drink a day. Now consider this: these caffeine-containing beverages have zero nutritional value. Caffeine, which is immensely addictive, is found in chocolate, some sodas and many over-the-counter cold, cough and pain medications, where it’s valued for its stimulating effects. Caffeine can elevate...
    by Dr. Igor Schwartzman at October 21st, 2009 at 05:10 am
  • WellWired-TV: Do You Have a Leaky Gut?
    Do you have a leaky gut? Learn the multiple causes of leaky gut syndrome and how to test for it.  Understand how your GI system works and if your digestive problems are due to leaky gut with Dr. Igor Schwartzman. Dr. Igor Schwartzman practices naturopathic medicine with a strong emphasis in women's health, hormone imbalances, and digestive disorders at Whole Family...
    by Dr. Igor Schwartzman at August 8th, 2009 at 01:08 am
  • WellWired-TV Breathe Out IBS!
    Learn a few basic steps to take to help with IBS. Dr. Igor Schwartzman  explains a proper breathing technique that will promote your digestion and help reduce IBS symptoms. Dr. Igor Schwartzman practices naturopathic medicine with a strong emphasis in women's health, hormone imbalances, and digestive disorders at Whole Family Wellness Center in Portland, Oregon. He...
    by Dr. Igor Schwartzman at July 4th, 2009 at 09:07 pm
  • WellWired-TV: Take Your Temperature!
    One good reason to take your temperature: it could indicate a thyroid problem long before it shows up on blood tests. How? Dr. Igor Schwartzman explains. Dr. Igor Schwartzman practices naturopathic medicine with a strong emphasis in women's health, hormone imbalances, and digestive disorders at Whole Family Wellness Center in Portland, Oregon. He is a co-founder of...
    by Dr. Igor Schwartzman at June 14th, 2009 at 06:06 pm
  • WellWired-TV: Gluten is Everywhere!
    Even if you don’t have a gluten intolerance, you might want to avoid the stuff. But gluten is everywhere! In fact, it’s probably behind you right now, hoping you don’t watch the informative video below. But don’t worry, the protein found inside the endosperm (that’s the plant tissue) of grains like wheat, oats, rye, barley, and triticale is...
    by Dr. Igor Schwartzman at June 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
  • WellWired-TV: Bounce Your Way to Health
    Bounce Your Way to Health. Our bodies are 60-80% water.  Learn how this impacts the lymphatic system.  Dr. Igor explains how to maintain the optimum functioning of fluids in the body through the use of rhythmic bouncing exercise.  Achieve 15-20x the efficiency of regular exercise through using a trampoline. Dr. Igor Schwartzman practices naturopathic medicine...
    by Dr. Igor Schwartzman at May 27th, 2009 at 04:05 am