Dr Cory Couillard

Let’s learn to take the die out of dieting.   Diet and nutritional advice is one of the most common questions that we see in clinical practice.   It is apparent that people get continuously misled when it comes to advice to lose weight, restore health and prevent disease.   The usual culprit of the misinformation is the media, internet, health professionals and most commonly, your neighbor.   Health, wellness, disease prevention and treatment techniques should not be too different.   A great example includes weight loss advice.   In many instances one is given advice to lose weight at all cost, even sacrificing one’s health to achieve weight loss.   Losing weight should not be the objective, it’s restoring healthy food and activity to help heal the body.   If you lose weight and forget about the health of the body, you die lighter.   The principles of health and healing always work when you focus on how your body is designed to be health...

True food allergies are relatively rare, but food sensitivities are now at record levels.   Our poisoned and tainted commercialized food supply has been described as “Franken foods” and has contributed to a new generation of health conditions and disease.   The new science experiment foods in our grocery stores now contribute to fibromyalgia, heart disease, diabetes, pain, arthritis, weight gain, asthma, thyroid dysfunction and colon conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. Franken Foods Produce Inflammation Inflammation in the body is the most common end result of poor food choices.   This will cause weight gain, hormonal imbalances and health conditions that may prevent you from correcting the problem naturally.   Arthritis is a very common condition of pain in the joints.   If you have disabling pain from arthritis, very few decide to implement an exercise program for instance.   The end result is a downward spiral of disease, medications, weigh...

Studies confirm that stress not only contributes to weight gain, but also inhibits weight loss.   Stress causes a cyclical process of overeating that produces imbalances and spikes in cortisol and insulin.   These hormones contribute to fat being stored around the abdomen and hips that produce inflammation, diabetes and heart disease.   The complex and damaging effects of stress impacts weight, hormones, self-confidence and overall health.   Stress is inevitable as it is part of our daily lives.   The good news is your body knows how to respond to stress, if it’s functioning the way it is designed to.   There are many contributing lifestyle factors that improve or inhibit the body’s ability to handle and respond to stress. It is common for people to say manage stress or stress management, but understand that you personally cannot effectively manage something that your body should have full control of.   The same logic applies to disease.   Yo...

Cholesterol lowering medications have become the most popular and widely distributed drugs in the world.   New health warnings have been added to the statin group such as muscle pain, memory loss and diabetes.   These damaging side effects have been known long-term but pharmaceutical companies and healthcare officials have simply turned their backs and ignored this growing concern in the past. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now linked the use of cholesterol lowering medications with cognitive brain dysfunction.   Symptoms of statin induced brain damage include memory loss and mental confusion.   The statins that have been identified as the culprits include Lipitor, Crestor, Vytornin and Zocor.   Doctor Induced Dementia Cholesterol lowering medications targets and attempts to lower all fat and cholesterol in the body.   There are many areas that require a high density of fat and cholesterol to function properly including your brain. ...

The most important molecule to stay healthy, prevent aging , cancer, heart disease and nearly every condition known to man has been found. Over 100,000 medical articles confirm that glutathione is the most important antioxidant, detoxifier and immune system builder. Despite the amount of information available, glutathione is not widely known and many doctors do not know how to address this epidemic deficiency. The best news is that your body produces glutathione naturally. Literally the “fountain of youth” has been found and it resides inside of your body. The bad news is that lack of exercise, poor diet , pollution, trauma, toxins, subluxation, infections and medications have been found to deplete glutathione levels. These factors can be called physical, mental and chemical stressors on the body. Glutathione: The Protector and Restorer of Health Glutathione is a simple molecule that is made up of three amino acids but it has very profound effects. One of the most important...

A new study in the United Kingdom found that 66 percent of cell phone users have developed a technologically advanced medical condition called Nomophobia. (1)   Nomophobia is an intense fear of losing or becoming disconnected from being able to use one’s cell phone.   Unfortunately this cultural trend is real and an example of how ridiculous the system has become.       The condition is exacerbated when an individual runs out of battery life or is in an area of no network.   Cultural trends place the cell phone at the center of the dining experience, relationship building and even wedding vows.   The cell phone has become a status symbol and been touted a necessity to check email, take pictures, play games, listen to music and even locate where you are driving in your car.   If you are questioning whether you have Nomophobia, the diagnosis is as easy as five questions: -If your cell phone is not on you, do you feel anxious or disturbed? ...

Gluten and gluten-free diets have become more popular among people and now experts as well. Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye and is added to many processed foods. (1) It is a common contributing factor to weight gain, toxicity, inflammation and allergic reactions. Gluten-free products are now considered big business with sales reaching nearly $4 billion annually. Gluten-free diets became popular with individuals with celiac disease but soon found to provide a wide spectrum of health benefits for most people. Pharmaceutical Paradise A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that the incidence of celiac disease (CD) may be as high as 1 in 33 people. (2) Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks and damages the intestines and digestive system. Symptoms of celiac disease include: Chronic diarrhea                    Cons...