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Evidence-based articles on gut health, thyroid, hormones, and natural healing, written by Dr. Houston C. Anderson, DC, MS.

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Histamine Intolerance Symptoms and Natural Treatment

Histamine Intolerance Natural Treatments Anti-histamines like Zyrtec, Allegra and Benadryl have almost become staples in every American’s medicine cabinet.  (Even though they cause liver damage.) Whether its seasonal allergies or food allergies most people are familiar with the relief one

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4 Common Causes of IT Band Syndrome

ITBS (iliotibial band syndrome) is a top 10 running injury that is often chalked up to overuse and tightness of the IT band, but if you are someone that has suffered from ITBS, you know that stretching the tissue and

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NNA 003 – Why Your Thyroid Treatment Isn’t Working

The Natural. Not Alternative Podcast – Episode #3 Why your Thyroid Treatment isn’t working is a podcast on holistic thyroid health.  Thyroid conditions can really wreck lives, but we have to calm down the other factors like dysbiosis, inflammation and

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NNA 002 – Water Bottles and Bad Diagnosis

Welcome back to Episode #2! WARNING: Sorry about the audio quality on this one! This is one of my more philosophical pieces that has to be put into practice.  It will help you know how to choose a doctor and

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NNA 001 – Personal Intro, Injuries and the Holy Grail

Welcome to the Natural.  Not Alternative Podcast! This is THE VERY FIRST EPISODE! In this episode I cover the injuries that changed my mindset and motivated me to start learning natural, holistic and functional medicine.  I also introduce my wife

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Hormone Replacement Therapy and Hormonal Imbalances

I get a phone call or two every week asking if I offer hormone replacement therapy. I don’t offer that or recommend it for 99% of the population even if they are “bio-identical” or “natural”. Now stay with me, as

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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment – Mesa, AZ

UPDATE! We now have a dedicated plantar fasciitis rehab room! Click here to schedule with our rehab center specializing in knees and feet.  What Really What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis caused by the inability of the calf muscles to

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Mesa Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

UPDATE! We now have a dedicated plantar fasciitis rehab room! Click here to schedule with our rehab center specializing in difficult to resolve foot pain conditions. Who needs Plantar Fasciitis Treatment? If you are looking for plantar fasciitis treatment, you

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