Gluten intolerance is not “just another food intolerance.” In fact, it is one of the most common genetically predisposed chronic inflammatory diseases driven by food. It is also frequently complicated by various metabolic disturbances and autoimmune processes. One of my patients, Mary, demonstrates the typical challenges people with this condition face. A 42-year-old woman … [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...]
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...]