September Seminar on Chronic Illness and Inflammation
By Mark Schauss | June 2, 2011
On September 23, 24 and 25, 2011, I along with the Health Medicine Academy are putting on a seminar on Chronic Illness and Inflammation. We have a great group of speakers sharing amazing information.
If you want more information about the seminar or to sign up, click here!
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How to do the Organic Acid and LEAP MRT Combo Test
By Mark Schauss | March 28, 2011
How to do the Organic Acid and LEAP MRT
For those of you who have purchased the Poliquin Entry Level Lab Test Package, here are the instructions on how to properly run the test.
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Big Losses in 2010
By Mark Schauss | December 28, 2010
This year, we lost a few amazing people to cancer, a couple of whom were very close friends. First, in September my dear friend, incredible educator, and amazing person Robert Crayhon succumbed to colon cancer. Then on Christmas Day, Nancy Smith died from complications to pancreatic cancer. Both of these people were gifted healers who cared more about others than themselves. Please have a place in your prayers for both of them.
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Seminars
By Mark Schauss | November 10, 2010
Next year I will be putting on a number of seminars the first of which is part of the Four Seasons Seminar series on March 18-20th, 2011 at the Firesky Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. We will have a number of speakers, most of whom are health care practitioners, who will address the issue of Chronic Illness and the Endocrine System. Flyer Four Seasons Seminar Scottsdale. In September 23-25th, 2011 we will be holding the second seminar in Bellevue, Washington with the focus being on Inflammation. We will be sending out more information on that shortly but don’t forget to save that date.
My second seminar is a two-day lecture on all things about laboratory testing. From basic blood chemistry’s to organic and amino acids, enviromental toxicity testing and food intolerance, you will walk away with a deep understanding of when to order a test, how to get the most out of the results and what are the best labs to utilize. Also, I will be sharing my 27+ years of experiences in the health field like how to lower systolic hypertension for pennies a day, testing to see whether you are hydrated adequately while sitting down, where I look for the latest in health and medical research, how to properly read and interpret research and much, much more. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided in a one of the most beautiful settings in the world, Lake Tahoe. Seating is limited so sign up here soon as it will sell out quickly.
Also, don’t forget to head on over to my podcast site where I talk about research in the field of health and the environment. Lots of great information there.
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Genetic Test? For the Birds?
By Mark Schauss | July 23, 2010
A recent Congressional hearing uncovered something I’ve been saying for a while, that genetic testing and acting on the results just isn’t ready for prime time. At Burlingtonfest, I commented that just because you have a gene doesn’t mean it is expressing itself. The gene is like a key to a car, it can turn it on, but an outside force must be used to do that. Our outside environment activates genes for good or bad. Toxins are a leading cause of bad expressions of genes. See more on this subject here.
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Dryer Sheets - Yuck!!!
By Mark Schauss | July 21, 2010
Want to know what is in fabric softeners? Well according to Care2 here is a list of what is contained in a number of these household products:
Kidney Toxicant, Neurotoxicant,
Respiratory Toxicant, and Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant.
Another chemical that supposedly comes out of dryer sheets is toluene which is a dangerous neurotoxin. Thanks to Dr. Peck for that tip.
Pretty scary eh? What purpose does a fabric softner really have? Dryer sheets actually accelerate the deterioration of clothes so why use them. Do you really need the smell and short-term softness? I hope not.
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Seizures or Autism - Are we getting the diagnosis wrong?
By Mark Schauss | July 19, 2010
Thought provoking talk by Aditi Shankardass: A second opinion on learning disorders. It says that many of the children being diagnossed as autistic are actually having seizures. Fascinating talk.
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Burlingtonfest Presentation
By Mark Schauss | July 15, 2010
Here is a link to the audio of my talk recently in Burlington Vermont on Laboratory Testing and Healing the Brain. I’ve also attached a pdf of the presentation for anyone who wants to follow along. Just click the following link - Helping to Heal the Brain.
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Artificial Sweetners May Cause Type II Diabetes in Some
By Mark Schauss | May 10, 2010
My favorite science journal has to be Science News. It comes bi-weekly and it delivers synopsis of recent scientific findings in an easy to read manner. I’ve been getting it since 1984 and love it.
A recent (March 27, 2010) article entitled Stomach’s Sweet Tooth, talks about recent finding that show that not only does the tongue have taste buds but our gut does as well. So how would this affect blood sugar regulation? Well it turns out that when the gut taste cells run across an artificial sweetner (or any sweet substance) it notifies the pancreas to get ready to produce insulin. As the article states, “Diet drinks are often enjoyed without food, which means the gut may be preparing for fuel that never arrives.” We know that overproduction of insulin can strain the pancreas to the point that it begins to fail and you develop Type II diabetes.
Turns out there have been three studies that found a association between diet soda intake and Type II diabetes, on in Circulation in 2008. Another great quote from Science News is at the end of the article, “So beware those little white lies. Thousands of years of evolution have yielded a finely tuned digestive machine, one that recognizes incoming energy and knows how to make the most of it. These intricate chains of events evolved during a time when that sweet zing reliably indicated food rich in valuable calories. And for thousands of years, the gut reacted appropriately.
Perhaps the adage “trust your gut” should be accompanied with another edict: “Tell it no lies.”"
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
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Disturbing Trend - Phthalates
By Mark Schauss | May 4, 2010
Over the years, I’ve lectured and at times ranted about the problem with phthalates in our environment. Well, I’m here to rant a little more because of a disturbing trend I’m seeing. When I get a call from a university medical center concerned with a dramatic increase in the number of under 30 year old males with low testosterone levels, I get concerned.
Phthalates are known to depress testosterone levels in males so I began to dig into my database of thousands of urinary toxin tests and lo and behold, I’m finding hundreds and hundreds of young males with high levels of phthalates showing up in their urine. This is truly disturbing. Research has suggested that males are now more infertile than females for the first time in human history. Can this be one of the culprits? I think it is a strong contributing factor.
We know that phthalates can damage DNA in male sperm, cause insulin resistance, shorten the length of pregnancies and affect the ano-genital distance in male fetuses aside from the testosterone effect. You can find many of the studies at the website of the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives. How long as a society should we put up with a product that hurts us and future generations? You know my answer, never. But when money and greed step in and politicians lack the back bone to do what is necessary, we doom ourselves to continue hurting ourselves.
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