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by Eugene Bubis, ND
What is the number one reason why parents bring their children to see a pediatrician? Both pediatricians and parents will agree that it is otitis media, (which is commonly called an ear infection). Who hasn’t heard a mom complaining about her child’s repeated ear pain? What mom hasn’t questioned the efficacy of antibiotics after receiving the tenth prescription for it, when after all the expense and side effects, the problem still remains unresolved?
Cat’s Claw is a tropical vine that grows in rainforest and jungle areas in South America and Asia. Some cultures refer to the plant as the “Sacred Herb of the Rain Forest”. This vine gets its name from the small thorns at the base of the leaves, which looks like a cat’s claw. These claws enable the vine to attach itself around trees climbing to a heights up to 100 feet. Read the rest of this entry »
by Eugene Bubis, ND
In simple terms, an allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances that are ‘foreign’ to our bodies. These substances are called allergens, and they can range from food and pollen to drugs and dust. Allergies are something we acquire throughout life, and some people are more susceptible than the others. One must have at least one contact with a substance to become sensitive, or allergic to it. Read the rest of this entry »