Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder and one of the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal diseases. It is estimated to occur in 10%-20% of the western world’s population, according to the Rome Foundation. Those who suffer from IBS face many recurrent symptoms. It has no biological markers available for its diagnosis and approximately 80% of IBS … [Read more...]
Eliminating Foods that Make You Sick
For more years than she cares to remember, La Vaughn Kemnow, 73, of Chiloquin, Oregon, was plagued by unrelenting stomach ailments, heartburn, bloating, sharp pain along with extreme mental and physical fatigue. Whatever virus or bug happened to be floating around, Kemnow would catch. "Eventually I got so sick, I had to quit my job and rely on my aging mother to do all my … [Read more...]
Adapting a Gluten Free Diet
Introducing such an extreme diet cold turkey is more than difficult. But when it comes to the health of your body, change is a must. While the transition is hard, there are still many natural products, along with the ever-growing gluten-free market, that will make the switch easier than one would think. Don’t be fooled; if you jump off your diet and eat gluten, you may not … [Read more...]
The “fad” that isn’t going away.
More than ever, people in the United States stumble through aisles at the grocery store, lined with gluten-free products. From cake mixes to pasta sauces, gluten seems to be the new buzzword. According to the Nielsen Company, sales of gluten-free products have been rising steadily. Is it really just a fad or is there more to the hype than the media is letting on? Gluten … [Read more...]
Making Lunchtime Easier for Your Child with Gluten Intolerance and Nut Allergies
Nut allergies are extremely common; in fact, 1 in 13 children in the United States are allergic to at least one type of nut. This can make packing their lunch a bit of a juggling act. Fortunately, there are a ton of amazing gluten and nut-free recipes out there that your child will love. Here are a few things to keep in mind while deciding what to pack your child for … [Read more...]