(Family Features) It Impacts Weight, Sleep and Mental Health; but what do you really know about your thyroid? Michele Adams is quick to say, “I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus,” but it took her being hit by a car for her thyroid disease to finally be diagnosed. Adams has always been an active person, but for a few years, she had felt tired and had a constant … [Read more...]
Unorthodox ways of staying healthy
You’ve always heard that drinking more water and staying hydrated will keep you healthy but did you know that taking a glass of wine such as Latour wine 2001 also has health benefits? Here are the top 5 health tips you never hear people talking about: 1.Don’t brush your teeth You’re not supposed to brush your teeth right after eating. You might think that you need to keep … [Read more...]
TIPS FOR DEALING WITH HOLIDAY GATHERINGS
As if the holiday season isn’t stressful enough for some people, it can be even harder for those of us with celiac disease. It is hard to enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner or any kind of holiday gathering when you don’t know if you’ll be able to eat anything that’s going to be served. And you don’t want to draw attention as the high-maintenance guest or fussy diner who isn’t … [Read more...]
Why nutrition is so important for the body
When it comes to understanding the role that diet has on overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life, it is important to not only acknowledge that what you eat has a genuine impact on how you feel and low you look, but to properly understand the reasons why that is. For some people, doing general research provides them with everything they feel they need to know about a … [Read more...]
Link between celiac disease risk and gluten intake confirmed
An extensive study has confirmed that the risk of developing celiac disease is connected to the amount of gluten children consume. The new study is observational and therefore does not prove causation; however, it is the most comprehensive of its kind to date. The results are presented in the journal JAMA. In total, 6 600 children at increased risk of developing celiac … [Read more...]