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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If you are experiencing a health challenge that no one has been able to address, please give me a call. I handle challenging cases, especially involving the stomach and GI tract. These include H. pylori, biofilm protocols, leaky gut, SIBO, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and many other conditions. Click on the icon above or call me at 714-639-4360.
Orange County UltraLite (weight-loss) Program – Day 4
Orange County, CA. January 21, 2010 - It's the morning of day four on the Orange County UltraLite (weight-loss) Program and now down 6lbs - 168.5lbs. This is the second day of ketosis, and as expected, I lost 1% body fat. Now down to 22% (home scale) 14% *(Omron...
Orange County UltraLite (weight-loss) Program – Day 3
Orange County, CA. January 20, 2010 - Morning of day three on the Orange County UltraLite (weight-loss) Program and I'm already down 4lbs - 170.5lbs. This is the first day of *ketosis as well, so now I expect the body fat to start dropping too. *Ketosis is determined...
Orange County Ultra Lite (weight-loss) Program – Day 1
January 18, 2010 - This is day one on the Orange County UltraLite (weight-loss) Program that my wife and I will be doing, for the next five weeks. My going on the Ultra Lite program will serve two purposes: one, I am an UltraLite (weight-loss and pre-diabetes)...
Chiropractic Care Can Treat More Than Just Low Back Pain
Chiropractic Adjustments Treat More Than Just Low Back Pain Orange, California - Chiropractic care is extremely effective for a variety of body conditions, and is far more than just a fantastic pain-relief treatment. The following list is just a sampling of some of...
Dr. Marcus Ettinger Loves Vegetables
These are just some of the fresh fruits and vegetables we will be using for this weeks meals (1/3-8/2010). Green, brown, red and white onions; cilantro; jalapeno and Serrano chilies; garlic; green cabbage; Roma tomatoes; celery; carrots; cucumber; red and green...
The True Cause of Alzheimer’s?
Yesterday a study came out (Amino Acid Linked To Alzheimer's) claiming a possible link between an increased risk for developing Alzheimer's and the high consumption of a component of certain proteins, an amino acid - L methionine. The study suggests that a diet rich...
Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Depression
The benefits of eating a “Mediterranean Diet” on reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (heart attacks) and stroke) is well known. Well, here is another positive heath reason for following a Mediterranean Diet. – it reduces the incidence of depression.
Lipitor and Pravachol – The Real Story
First of all, if you are presently taking a "statin" class, cholesterol lowering drug you may be doing far more long-term harm than good. News Flash - Lipitor and Pravachol in the most comprehensive study to date (18 months 654 patients) found that: yes, both did...
Migraine Headache Relief – A Quick Note
12/12/09 Hi Marcus, I wanted you to know that this time around I felt better almost immediately, and within 24 hours, I felt better than I have in quite some time. I so appreciate your healing, caring, and your generosity. Have a great, rainy day! Treatment Protocol:...
Quorum Sensing and Biofilm
What is Quorum Sensing and how do bacteria talk to each other? The discovery that bacteria are able to communicate with each other changed our general perception of many single, simple organisms inhabiting our world. Instead of language, bacteria use signaling...