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 34 years. I do this to provide easy-to-understand information on complex topics. I also do this to cement in my brain all that I’ve learned. I hope the information presented on my blog helps you increase your understanding of the body, disease, and health.
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Living Water and Natrue Hike
June 02, 2013: Collected 18 gallons of pure, fresh, cold, mountain spring water - living water. Snagged a boat load of fresh stinging nettle for a tincture; had a nice hike up in Idyillwild; and then came across a five foot, 8 year old, California Diamondback...
Health Now – A movie by Dr. Marcus Ettinger
A scene form the movie, "Health Now" [Dr. Ettinger and patient standing, alone, in treatment room] Dr. Ettinger: Smell that? You smell that? Patient: What? Dr. Ettinger: Health, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. [Dr. Ettinger kneels] Dr. Ettinger: I...
Angelina Jolie, Cancer and Epigenetics
Our genes are etched in stone from the moment of conception, 50% from mom and 50% from dad - that's our genetics. This is who we are for better or worse. Epigenetics (above or controlling genetics) influences whether a gene expresses or unexpressed itself, for the...
Sun-Charged Goji Berry and Horsetail Tea (silica tonic)
Goji berry (lycium barbarum) and horsetail (Equisetum arvense) tea. Horsetail is rich in silica, so it's great for EVERYTHING. Instructions: Place a handful of goji berries and horsetail tea bags in a large glass jar with purified or spring water (use 4 tea bags per...
Holy Basil Herb and Fluoride – Fact or Fiction
Fun-Fact*: Did you know that Holy Basil can pull fluoride from your tap water? Supposedly it can. Researchers from, the University of Rajasthan, in India placed 75 mg of Holy Basil leaves in 100ml of water that contained over 7 ppm (parts per million) of fluoride....
Cystic Fibrosis, Biofilm, Celiac Disease and Pancreatic Enzymes
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects (also known as CF or mucoviscidosis is a common recessive genetic disease which affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and often early death. Approximately 30,000 Americans have CF, making it one of the most common...
Alkalize or Die
"There are good reasons many believe that there is nothing in mainstream medicine that addresses de-acidification, detoxification, fixing nutritional deficiencies, modulating and boosting the immune system, and increasing full body circulation. Medical science has...
Nine Simple Steps to Reduce Cancer Risk or the Progression of Cancer
Here are 9 simple steps anyone can take right now to greatly reduce their risk for developing cancer. If you presently have, or know of someone who has cancer; these are mandatory steps that should be taken, right now – especially if on chemotherapy or receiving...
H. Pylori Infection, Colonic Neoplasms Linked
H. Pylori Infection, Colonic Neoplasms Linked By: DOUG BRUNK, Family Practice News Digital Network Additions in RED by Dr. Marcus Ettinger. SAN DIEGO – Patients with Helicobacter pylori infection face a significantly increased risk for developing colonic neoplasms,...
Roasted Tomato, Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup
Roasted Tomato, Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup This is one of my favorite soups and one of the healthiest meals I make. In fact, I make this soup at least 2-3 times a month. This is dinner - no meat or starch is needed. I like to match it with the white northern...