Dr Cory Couillard

It is now estimated that more than 1.3 billion people are overweight or obese. This growing problem causes heart disease, diabetes, cancer and contributes to most health conditions around the world. Experts once thought it was genetics but now the number one culprit is the global food system. The United Nations (UN) warned that this disease producing system is making people sick in both rich and poor countries. The global food system has been described as the new international public health disaster. The UN Human Rights Council is now calling for governments to bring on stricter regulations and policing of our critical food chain. Suggestions include increased taxes on unhealthy products and banning of known disease producers. The primary culprits that have been identified to produce obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer include processed junk foods that are high in bad fats, loaded with sugar and laced with preserving agents. Fizzy drinks are one of the highest processed ...

A recent study in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet found emerging strains of medication-resistant malaria.   Resistant strains of malaria are now surfacing in some of the highest risk populations around the world.   The over-reliance and over-treatment with prescription medication is forcing the malaria causing parasite to adapt and mutate. Researchers now state that the global efforts to eradicate malaria are now seriously compromised. In 2009 the researchers first noted possible mutations in the parasites.   Malaria parasites are most commonly spread by mosquitoes.   The Shoklo Malaria Research Unit compiled data of more than 3,200 patients over a nine year period of time.   They found that the “most effective drugs” became less effective and over 20 percent of patients began to show resistance.   Resistance means that one is at greater risk of contracting the disease. “It would certainly compromise the idea of eliminating malaria that’s f...

Diabetes is commonly a condition of toxicity. Proper education of exercise, nutrition, and monitoring of blood glucose levels is crucial in not only the prevention, but also the reversal of diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that can be managed naturally. Management will reduce the associated healthcare costs and promote longevity. Chiropractic, exercise and nutrition have been shown to reduce the amounts of insulin required for our bodies. Exercise and its Effects on Blood Glucose Exercise demonstrates positive effects on both the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. These systems are both directly affected by diabetes. The cardiovascular system is affected by a decrease in the diameter of arteries, which is secondary to an increase of fat deposits. This decrease in arterial diameter causes an increased strain on cardiac output in order to maintain proper oxygen levels in the body. When cardiac output is increased, the respiration rate also increases to properly oxygenate the...

The Food and Drug Administration has been ordered by federal court to further investigate the damaging effects of wide spread use of antibiotics in animal feed on humans.   Antibiotic abuse has caused alarming rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria also known as super bugs.   Farming groups, drug makers, members of Congress and aggressive lobbyists have allowed past judgments and orders to remain idle and untouched for more than three decades.   It has been argued that the drugs are needed for animals to be healthy in such barbaric and inhumane living conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded the use of antibiotics in our poultry and livestock causes antibiotic-resistant bacteria to flourish since 1977.   No action has been taken since. Recently, Judge Theodore Katz is requiring the FDA to withdraw two of the most common antibiotics that is mixed in the feed of animals.   The judge sided with four consumer safety and advocacy g...

Cholera is a sudden, acute diarrheal illness cause by infection within the lower digestive tract.   The World Health Organization estimates that there are 3-5 million cases that claim the lives of over 100,000 people annually.   Cholera is often mild or with very minimal symptoms with a small percentage being severe.   Approximately 5 percent of people infected with cholera will have severe diarrhea, vomiting and cramping of the legs. The mechanism of vomiting and diarrhea allows for rapid loss of bodily fluids that leads to severe dehydration.   Water is a component of every cell of the body and plays a role in every function.   Death can occur within hours without adequate amounts of water. Where is Cholera Located? The bacteria that causes cholera is found in the water and food that has been contaminated with human fecal matter.   Cholera is commonly found in locations that have poor sanitation, individuals with poor hygiene and inadequate water...

Healthcare advice is commonly confusing and depending on the source is usually a ploy to sell you a product that you may or may not need. Aspirin is one of the most common over-the-counter medications and has been extensively argued for its benefits versus risks. Recent aspirin research will prove this and the consumer will have to sort it out for themselves once again.   The most important factor to understand is that a medication will always have negative side effects. Lifestyle improvements such as improved diet, exercise and stress reduction will have side effects as well, positive ones. If you are looking for the best results, do not wait until you are sick. The treatment of sickness and disease is reactive and too late. The treatment of lifestyle factors is proactive and is always the correct time to start. Researching Lies A recent study published in the prestigious Lancet found that daily aspirin use will cut the risk of developing cancer. It was even su...

High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder and will put additional stress on the body, the organs and the arteries.   High blood pressure is also called hypertension.   Uncontrolled hypertension will increase the risk of developing a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and damage to the eyes.   Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day.   It is commonly low during sleep and in the morning while it is high in the afternoon and during exercise.   Fluctuation in blood pressure is a normal occurrence.   If you have one abnormal blood pressure reading, it does not mean that you are hypertensive.   The important concept to understand is that blood pressure is a response to a given situation.   Physical, chemical and emotional stress will play a significant role in the determination of one’s blood pressure.   What is the Cause? It is common for healthcare professionals to state that high blood pressure can create headac...