May is Celiac Awareness Month. An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. Celiac disease is triggered by consumption of a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and crossbreeds of these grains. Gluten gives breads and other grain products (such as cakes, cereals, … [Read more...]
An Interview with Jilly Lagasse
When most people hear the name ?Lagasse,? they immediately think of the boisterous chef and television personality Emeril. But what about his daughter, Jilly? Although she seemed dead set on avoiding the culinary industry when she was growing up, life doesn?t always go according to plan. After battling confusing symptoms for the majority of her life, Jilly Lagasse almost … [Read more...]
Just in time for the holidays
HEALTH ALERT FOR THE HOLIDAYS: New Research & 10 Top Tips A new study published in the December issue of Sleep Health has shown a connection between caffeinated, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and insufficient sleep. Subjects who got only five hours of zzzz?s or less per night were found to consume higher quantities of sugary, caffeinated sodas. ?SSBs have been … [Read more...]
Amy’s Does It Again!
There is nothing a busy mother of a toddler loves more than a quick, easy lunch. However, I'm also health conscious. So I tend to steer clear of a lot of the processed ready-made stuff, which limits my options. Amy's freezer meals have always been one of my few exceptions to this rule. For starters, they have a good variety of gluten-free choices and all of their food is made … [Read more...]
Apple Cider Vinegar Can REVERSE Acne, Dandruff, Fatigue and More
So, I've been on a bit of an ancient medicine binge lately. Most recently, my body has begun to harness the greatness that is apple cider vinegar (ACV). Before I started with Natural Solutions, I had never really considered drinking vinegar for health reasons, but after listening to testimonials and doing my research, I decided, what the heck? I'll give it a try. At the end … [Read more...]