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.
What would YOU DO if all of your pain and anxiety causing symptoms disappeared?
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.
Stress and Our Body – An Integrative Medicine Approach
Excessive negative stress has become, over the last 25 years, as much a part of our daily lives as eating and sleeping. Excessive negative stress can be physical (chronic illness, lack of exercise, over-exercising, etc.), emotional (losing a job, winning the lottery,...
Chiropractic and Auto Accidents – What to Do After a Car Crash
Did you know that one of the most stressful aspects of living in our modern, fast-paced life is dealing with the problems that arise after an auto accident?
Orthorexia Nervosa or When Eating Healthy Becomes Wrong
Is ORTHOREXIA NERVOSA a legitimate medical concern or a result of the over-inflated ego of Dr. Steven Bratman – you be the judge. First a little background: Orthorexia nervosa is a term coined in 1997 by Steven Bratman, a Colorado MD, to denote an eating disorder...
Swine Flu (H1N1) Preparedness – A Natural Approach
To make a long story short - My family and I are not going to be vaccinated for the “seasonal flu” or “H1N1 Flu virus”. Instead, we are taking daily, my Proactive, Immune-Boosting Nutritional Protocol. In 21 years as an holistic and integrative medicine...
Acceptance – The Ability To Accept Each Other For Who They Are
I just thought it would be a good idea to talk about acceptance. I want to validate all those individuals who, wholeheartedly, believe in whatever they want to believe in - right, wrong or indifferent. I want to acknowledge them without any evaluation or invalidation...
Biofilm Basics – What It Is and What Is Its Purpose
A Brief History of "Biofilm" Center for Biofilm Engineering Montana State University Microbial communities attached to surfaces (biofilms) were observed long before people had the tools to study them in detail. In 1684, Antony van Leeuwenhoek remarked on the vast...
Dr. Ettinger’s Biofilm Protocol for Lyme and Gut Pathogens
Important Note: To receive biofilm protocol information, coaching on a biofilm protocol, or support for H. pylori eradication.., you must become a distance patient - New Patient Forms. I genuinely want to help anyone interested, but it's finally gotten to the point...
The Most Effective Natural H. pylori Treatment Protocol
Heartburn/gastritis/GERD/acid reflux. Is it really due to too much stomach acid? Not necessarily. I have to admit, I experienced a bout of gastritis once, when started my first practice. And, yes it hurt. It felt like someone poured battery acid down my throat, at the same time I was having a heart attack, while licking a nine volt battery. I think you get the picture.
Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) with Tomatoes and Cilantro
Masoor Dal with tomatoes and cilantro is a great low calorie, protein and fiber rich meal. It can be a main course when ladled on top of 1/2 cup cooked Basmati rice.
Ten Key Points That Are Missing From Obama’s Health Care Reform Policy
Ten Key Points That Are Missing from Obama’s Health Care Reform Policy