The Best, Most-Affordable Test for Gluten Intolerance
If someone in your immediate family has been diagnosed with celiac disease, a form of gluten intolerance, research shows that you have a 1 in 22 chance of developing the same problem. Celiac Disease is just one from of gluten intolerance. Even if you don’t test positive for it, if you have health symptoms that are […]
Do You Really Need to Avoid Gluten?
Wondering what all the buzz is about gluten and if you should avoid it? Let’s talk about what gluten is and why it’s a problem for so many people. What is Gluten? Gluten is the large, sticky, complex protein found in several grains that provide the chewy, tender texture to bread, pasta and other flour […]
A Simple Step to Reduce Brain Stress and Improve Your Health
After all the holiday indulgences it can be tempting to think that a few days of fasting will help you lose that 5 extra pounds. Well, it turns out that while fasting is not a great way to lose weight, it does actually have some benefit for your brain. If you’re tempted by the “eat […]
Top 5 Lab Tests that Reveal Your Health Blind Spots
Is one of your goals this year is to improve your health? If so, you may have come across a trend called The Quantified Self. It is based on the Hawthorne Effect, the notion that we behave differently when watched. Put another way: when you track what you’re eating your choices become better. And when […]
The Birth Control Pill Can Trigger Indigestion
If you have been on the birth control pill or patch or even an IUD with hormones, and you have symptoms of indigestion, it is important to find out if there is a connection between them for you. According to Dr Andrew Weil, a pioneer of natural medicine, the use of birth control pills can […]
Got Heartburn? How to Know If It’s Acid Reflux or a Hiatal Hernia
Heartburn is a generic term that people use to describe discomfort after eating. Some common symptoms are: Burning pain Burping Nausea Trouble swallowing Chronic sore throat Regurgitation Paying attention to the specific type of discomfort can help you figure out the underlying cause. For example, burning pain just below the sternum is a common symptom of gastritis […]
The Surprising Strategy to Help Your Acid Reflux Symptoms
Indigestion comes in many forms, but acid reflux symptoms can be especially uncomfortable With heartburn day after day, you may be wondering if you’ll ever find relief. For some people, the cause of acid reflux can actually be addressed with chiropractic adjustments, providing lasting relief. Since the medications commonly used to treat acid […]
Truth or Myth? Should You Avoid Drinking During Meals?
Have you heard that drinking during meals will dilute your digestive juices? Well, like most persistent notions around eating and health, there is a kernel of truth inside. There has been great emphasis on the importance of drinking 8 glasses of water a day to avoid many health problems, from constipation and gallbladder symptoms to […]
Caffeine and PMS Symptoms | Are They Connected?
Do you love your morning coffee? If you have PMS or perimenopause symptoms, it may be time to reevaluate your morning ritual. Find out which symptoms are most affected by caffeine intake, and what you can do about it. Caffeine intake is associated with an increase in hormonal symptoms, especially hot flashes, insomnia, and […]
What Foods are Best for Your Nutritional Type?
It may be convenient to grab a bag of chips when your day is so busy you skipped lunch. But this simple snack may be causing you problems like indigestion in the long run. Skipping meals stresses the digestive system and snack food consumption over a period of time has been known to cause gallbladder […]