Looking for relief from seasonal allergies?

Posted by on May 2, 2013 in Food & health, Food Intolerances | 1 comment With spring finally arriving  the flowers and trees are beginning to bloom. This means folks with seasonal allergies are beginning to feel the impact of increased pollen in the air.  And many people who have been using OTC or prescription medications to control their allergy symptoms would really like to know if there are safer, non-drug alternatives available. The short answer is –...
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What causes migraine headaches and can we prevent them?

Posted by on Feb 21, 2013 in Brain Health, Food Intolerances, GUT Health, Uncategorized | Comments Off As a former chronic migraine sufferer I know how painful and debilitating these headaches are. Before vasoconstricting migraine medication was developed I was put on Vicodin which never worked and just made me incapacitated. Years later an insurance underwriter told me the reason my rates were being increased was because my vasoconstricting  migraine medications put me at higher risk for stroke!...
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Five delicious Gluten Free recipes to “lighten up” your Thanksgiving Day menu!

Posted by on Nov 15, 2012 in Food & health, Food Intolerances | Comments Off Need some tasty Gluten Free side dishes for your Thanksgiving Day table? The holidays mean great times with friends and family and of course eating some of our family favorites! For many people the candied yams, green bean casserole and stuffing are still being put on the Thanksgiving Day table. Although you might realize these dishes are not the healthiest for us and are made with some pretty...
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Want clearer, better skin? Read this!

Posted by on Oct 31, 2012 in Food Intolerances | Comments Off Are you plagued with blemishes, acne, rosacea, itchy, dry skin, psoriasis, eczema and wonder if the food you eat might have something to do with your condition? Examine your diet: Acne and rosacea can certainly be aggravated by  insulin resistance problems. This creates chronic inflammation and increases oxidative stress in the body.  Beside having too much sugar and sugar containing foods in...
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Could hidden food intolerances be sabotaging your health?

Posted by on Oct 6, 2012 in Food Intolerances | Comments Off How many of these symptoms do you have? Acne/Rosacea/Psoriasis Bloating/Gas/Stomach Distention IBS/Constipation/Diarrhea Headaches Back/Joint/Neck pain Cravings for specific foods Seasonal allergy symptoms – sneezing/itchy eyes/ nasal problems Fatigue Weight Gain or Loss If you have had these symptoms recurring for more than a year it is very probable you have hidden food...
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Are you eating the RIGHT carbs????

Posted by on Apr 27, 2012 in Cancer, Diabetes Related, Food Intolerances, GUT Health, Weight | 2 comments You’re probably saying huh????..how can there be right and wrong carbohydrates? Most people think of  carbohydrates as bread, pasta, rice, crackers and maybe potatoes. But carbohydrates are found in many more foods than just grains. Fruits and vegetables also contain carbohydrates and even proteins ( including dairy products) contain a small amount of carbohydrate. Don’t get me wrong...
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Why I went Gluten Free

Posted by on Feb 12, 2012 in Food Intolerances | 1 comment For years I suffered with migraine headaches that just seemed to get worse. I wanted to prevent them and I wanted to get off my prescription medication. I became very concerned about the medication I was using when I found out from an insurance underwriter that it was flagged as increasing my risk for stroke. Getting off gluten was not easy for me and I tried at least half a dozen times before I...
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The Soy Deception Book Review

Posted by on Dec 7, 2011 in Food Intolerances | 2 comments Colleague and friend (full disclosure) Sheryl Shenefelt, C.N. and Dr. David Brownstein, M.D. have co-written their latest book on the dangers of soy consumption. I was lucky enough to get one of the first copies to read. If you are still among the many who believe (incorrectly) that consuming soy products are healthy this book will set you straight. The authors begin by explaining how the beans...
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Fermented Soy is Only Soy Food Fit for Human Consumption

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Food Intolerances | Comments Off Is soy good for you? Read this informative article about why fermented soy is the only soy you should consume. Fermented Soy is Only Soy Food Fit for Human Consumption
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