Probiotics are good bacteria that are essential for many vital body functions, including healthy digestion. Your immune system is very closely linked with your digestive system. Did you know that there are 10 times more Probiotics than cells in our body? A healthy person has more than 100-300 trillions probiotics. Probiotics live throughout our whole body, […]

Here’s the story of EpiCor. In 1943, a company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa called Diamond V Mills Inc, developed a specialized fermentation process to create a yeast culture that was used as an additive for animal feed to improve the health and productivity of livestock. It has been successfully used for over 60 years. Diamond V […]

We welcome the idea of change with a new year and usually make resolutions for the new year. All our health and fitness goals come to our forefront of thought and we visualize ourselves entering the new year with a new lifestyle. The problem is not with the goal setting and intentions, but with the […]

New year, new you!  At least that is what we all plan for as another new year approaches. To make it happen, we have to prioritize fitness. If we don’t, we may find ourselves with greater intentions than actions, and soon find ourselves slumping back into the same sedentary lifestyles. Self-care takes concentration and commitment in this […]

Vitamin C, also known as “ascorbic acid”, may be one of the most popular and safest antioxidants out there.  Commonly taken during cold and flu season, this powerful supplement can help you recover from anything from a minor cold to depression.  The human body doesn’t have the ability to create its own Vitamin C, therefore it […]

You may know Vitamin D as the “Sunshine Vitamin” but, in fact, Vitamin D is a steroid hormone precursor. Vitamin D is essential for the human body. It is obtained either by skin exposure to sunlight or through diet. Vitamin D is naturally present in foods such eggs, fish, mushrooms and cod liver oil. Since Vitamin […]

  Coriander (otherwise known as Cilantro) is a powerful herb used in foods as a spice or garnish.  It has many properties which make it especially beneficial to our bodies.  Consider using this herb in your Southwest recipes and in salads.  I use the ground coriander in my Chili recipes which gives it a particularly […]

Welcome to Dr. Spurlock’s Blog! In the coming weeks, months and years, Dr. Spurlock will be blogging about his medical philosophy, medical treatments and breakthroughs to educate his patients and the overall community.  He welcomes comments from subscribers and ideas for future topics.  Our clinic, Renewed Vitality, offers a host of services for Chronic Fatigue […]