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...]
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...]
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...]
10 Causes of Fibromyalgia
It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects nearly 6 million or 1 in 50 people. Fibromyalgia is classically characterized by chronic pain particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog or cognitive impairment, depression and painful tender points throughout the body. Conventional medicine has yet to uncover the cause of fibromyalgia and only offers management of … [Read more...]
Simple and Sustainable Ways to Become a Healthier You in 2019
Around the new year, most of us vow to make drastic changes to our diet or lifestyle. For some that means adopting a strict (and joyless) diet or signing up for hardcore fitness classes that meet at 5:00 a.m. (despite the fact that you're horribly out of shape). It's no wonder these resolutions are often short-lived. When it comes to making lasting changes to your diet and … [Read more...]