Sensitivity to grains is linked to depression, headaches, and indigestion.
Wheat intake can trigger two increasingly prevalent immune-related conditions—celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. New Israeli research finds that people with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory muscle disorders have antibodies to gluten (a protein in barley, wheat, and other grains) suggesting sensitivity to this reactive substance.
At least 3 million Americans have celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack—and eventually destroy—the walls of the small intestine. In people with related symptoms (anemia, arthritis, depression, diarrhea, digestive discomfort, infertility, malabsorption, and… Continue reading Categories
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January 20th, 2010Sensitivity to grains is linked to depression, headaches, and indigestion.
Wheat intake can trigger two increasingly prevalent immune-related conditions—celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. New Israeli research finds that people with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory muscle disorders have antibodies to gluten (a protein in barley, wheat, and other grains) suggesting sensitivity to this reactive substance.
At least 3 million Americans have celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack—and eventually destroy—the walls of the small intestine. In people with related symptoms (anemia, arthritis, depression, diarrhea, digestive discomfort, infertility, malabsorption, and… Continue reading Winter Detox: A Sneak Preview of Fat Flush for Life
December 21st, 2009
What You Need to Know About Seasonal Weight Loss.
Detox can be downright dangerous in winter—unless you pay attention to the seasonal demands on your body. Fasting and detox drain your body of essential nutrients, particularly this time of year.
The influence of the seasons is one of the most vital—but overlooked—aspects of wellness. That's why I wrote Fat Flush for Life, the Year-Round Super Detox Plan to Boost Your Metabolism and Keep the Weight Off Permanently—with healing strategies to take advantage of your body's unique response to each season.
You can… Continue reading Fat Flush for Life Sneak Preview: New Ways to Flatten Your Tummy
December 9th, 2009
Over the Holidays and during the New Year, Try Slimming Fats: Chia and Fish Oil.
If fighting arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease weren't benefits enough, the healing, omega-3-rich fats in fish oil can also flatten your tummy. Reams of research show EPA and DHA in fish oil boost brain, eye, and joint health as well.
What most people don't realize, though, is that fish oil can trim dangerous belly fat (linked to both cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes)—as well as excess pounds. In one study published in the American Journal of Clinical… Continue reading Beat Those Blood Sugar Blues
November 11th, 2009
7 Sugar-Busting Nutrients.
From leftover Halloween treats right through to New Year's party fare, it's easy to overindulge this time of year. But who needs the extra—and nutrient empty—calories?
If Americans knew all the dangers of sugar, it would be withdrawn from our list of safe food additives. Known to suppress the immune system and feed cancer cells, sugar and foods containing this sweetener quickly raise blood sugar (glucose) levels, providing a quick "high" followed by an equally rapid crash.
Sugary drinks and foods lead to belly fat, implicated in heart disease, and lower insulin… Continue reading
From leftover Halloween treats right through to New Year's party fare, it's easy to overindulge this time of year. But who needs the extra—and nutrient empty—calories?
If Americans knew all the dangers of sugar, it would be withdrawn from our list of safe food additives. Known to suppress the immune system and feed cancer cells, sugar and foods containing this sweetener quickly raise blood sugar (glucose) levels, providing a quick "high" followed by an equally rapid crash.
Sugary drinks and foods lead to belly fat, implicated in heart disease, and lower insulin… Continue reading Sweep Environmental Poisons Out of Your Body
October 28th, 2009
Fiber Fights Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Obesity.
Registered nurse and licensed acupuncturist Roxanne Chan reads labels, uses glass rather than plastic, and doesn't own a microwave. She also lives in our last wilderness, Alaska—a place that should still be clean.
Imagine her surprise when she recently discovered that she has high levels of at least 24 different toxic chemicals in her body. Whether found in furniture and clothing or beauty aids and water bottles, hormone-disrupting chemicals and heavy metals surround her—and all the rest of us.
Part of a new project sponsored by Physicians… Continue reading
Registered nurse and licensed acupuncturist Roxanne Chan reads labels, uses glass rather than plastic, and doesn't own a microwave. She also lives in our last wilderness, Alaska—a place that should still be clean.
Imagine her surprise when she recently discovered that she has high levels of at least 24 different toxic chemicals in her body. Whether found in furniture and clothing or beauty aids and water bottles, hormone-disrupting chemicals and heavy metals surround her—and all the rest of us.
Part of a new project sponsored by Physicians… Continue reading Chia – The Seed that Supercharges
October 19th, 2009
Boost Weight Loss and Endurance, Fight Diabetes and Fatigue with Chia.
Remember "chi, chi, chia," that jingle for Chia Pets? Well, the seeds themselves are tiny powerhouses of nutrition.
Rich in essential fats (EFAs), chia seed offers a healthy balance—30% omega 3s and 40% omega 6s. It's also a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, swelling in water and providing a feeling of fullness while helping to sweep toxins out of the intestinal tract for a safe detox.
Equally important, studies show that chia seed slows down how quickly the body converts carbohydrates into… Continue reading
Remember "chi, chi, chia," that jingle for Chia Pets? Well, the seeds themselves are tiny powerhouses of nutrition.
Rich in essential fats (EFAs), chia seed offers a healthy balance—30% omega 3s and 40% omega 6s. It's also a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, swelling in water and providing a feeling of fullness while helping to sweep toxins out of the intestinal tract for a safe detox.
Equally important, studies show that chia seed slows down how quickly the body converts carbohydrates into… Continue reading Go Gluten-Free to Relieve Abdominal Pain and Osteoporosis
October 5th, 2009
Even Without Full-blown Celiac Disease, You'll Thrive On a Gluten-free Diet.
Approximately one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, caused by sensitivity to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains). But most don't know it.
Experts estimate that many, many more of us are gluten intolerant. Trouble is the symptoms of this food sensitivity vary greatly and resemble signs of other diseases like colitis, IBS, or wheat allergy.
Clues that would make a gluten-free diet worth your while:
· Weight loss or gain
· Abdominal pain or problems (bloating, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, gas)
· Anemia and other… Continue reading
Approximately one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, caused by sensitivity to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains). But most don't know it.
Experts estimate that many, many more of us are gluten intolerant. Trouble is the symptoms of this food sensitivity vary greatly and resemble signs of other diseases like colitis, IBS, or wheat allergy.
Clues that would make a gluten-free diet worth your while:
· Weight loss or gain
· Abdominal pain or problems (bloating, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, gas)
· Anemia and other… Continue reading Eating for A’s
September 9th, 2009
Breakfast is for Champions.
Three-quarters of American children decide what—if anything—they'll eat every morning. That's a problem.
"Even nutritional deficiencies of a relatively short-term nature will influence children's behavior, ability to concentrate, and to perform complex tasks," Tufts University researchers find.
Starting the day with something as easy as a cereal bar can improve memory, mood, and recall, another study shows.
Research among junior-high girls find that those who got iron and vitamin B3 (niacin) at breakfast had better memory scores. And vitamin B12 intake was linked to better grades at school.
There's more: Eating breakfast also… Continue reading
Three-quarters of American children decide what—if anything—they'll eat every morning. That's a problem.
"Even nutritional deficiencies of a relatively short-term nature will influence children's behavior, ability to concentrate, and to perform complex tasks," Tufts University researchers find.
Starting the day with something as easy as a cereal bar can improve memory, mood, and recall, another study shows.
Research among junior-high girls find that those who got iron and vitamin B3 (niacin) at breakfast had better memory scores. And vitamin B12 intake was linked to better grades at school.
There's more: Eating breakfast also… Continue reading Parasites are the New Home Invaders
September 8th, 2009
Beware of Parasites in Food, Water—and Even Your Own Backyard.
Relaxing outdoors during these last lazy days of summer? Whether you're digging in the garden, backpacking in the woods, or swimming in the pool, make sure you don't pick up any uninvited guests along the way.
Infectious parasites are cropping up in alarming numbers throughout this country. Most prevalent in Appalachia, the South, and along the U.S.-Mexico border, these invisible—and unwanted—visitors are now making big inroads into suburbia.
Here are some troubling facts: Raccoons can deposit roundworms in grass, sandboxes, parks, and playgrounds where your… Continue reading
Relaxing outdoors during these last lazy days of summer? Whether you're digging in the garden, backpacking in the woods, or swimming in the pool, make sure you don't pick up any uninvited guests along the way.
Infectious parasites are cropping up in alarming numbers throughout this country. Most prevalent in Appalachia, the South, and along the U.S.-Mexico border, these invisible—and unwanted—visitors are now making big inroads into suburbia.
Here are some troubling facts: Raccoons can deposit roundworms in grass, sandboxes, parks, and playgrounds where your… Continue reading 
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
