Welcome to the blog of Dr. Marcus Ettinger "Medical Detective" and "Digestion Coach"
I have been writing about health and the human body for over 35+ years. I do this to provide easy-to-understand information on complex topics. I also do this to cement everything I’ve learned in my brain. I hope the information presented on my blog helps you increase your understanding of the body, disease, and health.
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Exposure to Blue Light Reduces Blood Pressure Via Increased Plasma Nitric Oxide
Blue light can reduce blood pressure, study suggests Date: November 8, 2018 Source: University of Surrey Summary: Exposure to blue light decreases blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. Exposure to blue light...
Pearls of Wisdom from a Medical Detective
DHA There is a paucity of DHA in the land food chain and these sources also contain competing fats such as linoleic acid of the ω-6 family. The purpose of this article is to draw attention to the fact that the brain first evolved in the sea 500 million years ago using...
Carnivore Diet and Mitochondriac Resource Page
Is the Carnivore Diet a passing fad? I think not. Is it the ultimate evolutionary, elimination diet? Does it support our innate genetic make-up? I think so. Here are just TWO examples of many: (1) why do humans have such low innate stomach pH, like that of scavengers...
A Six Part, Comprehensive Approach, For Resistant or Stubborn Pinworm / Threadworm Infection
Pinworm and Threadworm Infection Pinworm / Threadworm - The Facts Pinworm (USA) or Threadworm (UK) infection, also known as enterobiasis, is caused by the nematode (roundworm) Enterobius vermicularis. Young children and their household members, including adults, are...
Natural H. pylori Treatment Worked Even After Antibiotics Failed
H. pylori Treatment Testimonial - 03/2018 This is just a short thank you note to Dr. Marcus Ettinger who has developed a robust protocol for H. pylori Treatment based on years of experience and extensive knowledge about this bacteria. I am not sure what would have...
The Laws of Man vs. The Laws of Nature
By knowing how the Laws of Man conflict with the Laws of Nature and the way they both impact us, the better we can control our own destiny. I hope you enjoy this post. Life, finances, love, politics, diet, etc... all have a common denominator. Once the common...
Autoinducers, Biofilm, Bacterial Density, and Quorum Sensing
So, what initiates biofilm formation in the first place? Quorum sensing, bacterial density, autoinducers? How do 10, 20, or 1000+ individual bacteria all minding their own business at a specific threshold, 1001, for example, initiate quorum sensing? Has anyone studied...
Antidepressants, placebo or legitimate therapy?
Antidepressants and the Placebo Effect by Irving Kirsch "Antidepressants are supposed to work by fixing a chemical imbalance, specifically, a lack of serotonin in the brain. Indeed, their supposed effectiveness is the primary evidence for the chemical imbalance...
Lyme disease, Herpes Virus Connection
Lyme disease, Herpes Virus Connection Table of Contents My theory on Lyme disease symptoms, in those with or without co-infections The Herpes Virus Family What can cause both a weakened immune system and viral reactivation? Herpes simplex virus-1 Herpes simplex...
New Email and Phone Call Policy
Effective 09-01-17 If you have ever been a patient at my office or have dealt with me on the phone you know I’m a one-man show. You would also know how much I care for each of you and how generous I am with my time. These facts have not changed. What has changed is...