Dr. Houston

Welcome to Dr. Houston's Corner. I understand that the subject of "enzymes" can be intimidating to some. This section of the site is intended to educate the lay public on enzymes and their uses. Having spent the better portion of my life researching enzymes gives me a great appreciation for their power and usefulness. I hope to instill that same appreciation in you.

Posts Tagged ‘Enzymes’

Timing

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Remember to take enzymes near the beginning of each meal; with the first few bites is fine. Here is a Q and A on capsules and timing from our newsletter:Q:  We've been using your enzymes for about a year and they've made a huge difference for my daughters and me.  Today my eight-year-old took a No-Fenol capsule and a […] Continue Reading…

Have your say: Take our new survey

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What can we do to better help you in 2011?What would you like in a new product? What would you like in a new product?  How is the web site working for you?  What do you want from the newsletter? What are we doing that keeps you coming back?  Where do we need improvement?Take our new survey which […] Continue Reading…

Let’s go to NAA’s National Autism Conference

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We are preparing for the National Autism Conference in Tampa, Florida - November 11-14. Houston Enzymes will be an exhibitor and Dr. Devin Houston will be a speaker.We hope you can join us! http://www.nationalautismconference.org/

Seminar in Cincinnati October 19

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Join us for a special event in Cincinnati - Tuesday, October 19"The role of enzymes in Autism and gut issues"Hosted by the Cincinnati Biomedical Interventions Support Group Dr. Devin Houston, Ph.D., biochemist and CEO of Houston Enzymes, will be speaking on the use of enzymes.  Dr. Houston was the first to develop enzymes targeted for children with autism.There will be time for questions and answers. Date: […] Continue Reading…

Stomach acidity: To betaine or not to betaine

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My anatomy professor in college amazed us naive students one day by drinking a glass of diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl).  We thought it was a death-defying stunt until he told us the amount of acid in the glass was less than the acid content of our stomach.Americans continue to be fascinated by the whole issue of stomach acid.  From […] Continue Reading…

Enzymes for gray hair?

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Over the past year, reports have surfaced indicating that gray hair may be caused by an accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in hair shafts.  This appears to be a result caused by deficiencies in certain metabolic enzymes such as catalase, methionine sulfoxide reductase, and tyrosinase.It didn't take long for some dietary supplement companies to take this information and provide a […] Continue Reading…

Next Event in San Antonio March 20

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Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (Gym) Street: 6914 Wurzbach Rd City: San Antonio, TX Hosted by: San Antonio National Autism Association Central Texas More info: Contact Irma Canfield at itcanfield@gmail.com or 210-262-6740, or Cindy Kelley cindy.kelley@houston-enzymes.com.

If it doesn’t work, why do you keep doing it?

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A customer called for help with adjusting her enzyme dosing recently. We have talked several times in the past, and she's one of our most enthusiastic customers. She mentioned that when she called a few months ago with questions about mixing enzymes and supplements, she had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Houston. She said, “We talked a long time about […] Continue Reading…

Enzymes and Weight Loss

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A recent article appeared in a magazine distributed at a chain of health food stores. In the article were quotes made by me and several others on the benefits of enzymes. One of the questions asked was whether enzymes would help with gas and bloating, and the reply was that, yes, enzymes could reduce the gassiness caused by certain […] Continue Reading…