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Autoimmune Diet: Eating Out At Parties
Many of our patients are on the Autoimmune Diet so we’re dedicating a blog post each week to you! Each week, we’ll post useful information, tips, and articles for Autoimmune Diet patients. This information will help you understand how to eat, what to eat, and give some tips for making this diet work in a…
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Why eating breakfast prevents weight gain and fatigue
obesity and blood sugar disorders, and robbing your brain of energy. Skipping breakfast associated with obesity Numerous studies show skipping breakfast is associated with higher rates of obesity in both children and adults. Some people erroneously think that by skipping breakfast they consume fewer calories and thus aid weight loss. However, skipping breakfast can set…
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The importance of keeping a food diary
30 to 50 percent more weight than those who don’t. Keeping a food diary keeps you honest It’s easy to think you are eating or behaving one way when the reality is strikingly different. Keeping track of everything you eat, portion sizes, and when you eat lifts the veil on bad habits you have managed…
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Are you always hungry? You could have leptin resistance
What is leptin? Leptin is a “satiety” hormone secreted by fat cells that tells the brain when you have had enough to eat. Eating causes the secretion of leptin, which signals that the stomach is full and it’s time to stop eating. Between meals or during long periods without food, leptin levels drop, triggering hunger…
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Low Cholesterol Caution: Why You Need Cholesterol
Cholesterol prevents depression and memory loss Cholesterol is abundant in brain and nervous tissue. It provides insulation around nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses, thus maintaining healthy communication in the brain. It also supports the activity of neurotransmitters, chemicals used for communication that greatly affect our mood, personality, and cognitive function. In fact, sufficient cholesterol…
Read MoreIs Gluten Free Bread The Answer For Gluten Sensitivities?
Is Gluten Free Bread The Answer For Gluten Sensitivities? As you know, there are many options available in the gluten free bread aisle these days at the supermarket. But is gluten free bread the answer to those who have gluten sensitivities or celiac disease? According to Whole Living’s recent article “Our Daily Bread”, there is…
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Your Antacid May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Possible underlying causes of acid reflux H. pylori overgrowth: An H. pylori infection occurs in the stomach and is the most common chronic bacterial infection, affecting more than 50 percent of the world’s population. An H. pylori infection may promote acid reflux by decreasing stomach acid. Although acid reflux is associated with too much acidity,…
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Could your IBS, constipation, or diarrhea really be SIBO?
SIBO symptoms Excess gas, flatulence, belching Abdominal bloating from gas Abdominal pain and cramping Constipation, diarrhea, or both Nausea or heartburn Irritable bowel syndrome Multiple food sensitivities Leaky gut Fatigue Malabsorption symptoms (anemia or fatty stools) Rosacea Neurologic and muscular diseases
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HCL Supplementation and the Lymphatic System
The High Importance of HCL as a Global Anti-Infective and Balancer of Lymph Chemistry The lymphatic system is addressed on the first visit because of its importance in nutrient delivery and waste removal for the entire body. There is as much volume of lymph as blood in the body. The main difference between the two…
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So just how stressed out are you? An adrenal saliva test can show you
Symptoms of adrenal fatigue Fatigue Slow to get going in the morning Energy crash in the afternoon Craving sweets, caffeine, or nicotine Unstable behavior; moodiness Shaky, light-headed, or irritable if meals are delayed Inability to stay asleep Dizziness when moving from sitting to standing Symptoms of high adrenal hormones Excess belly fat Insulin resistance (high…
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