food sensitivities

Remember the days when bacteria was decidedly all bad? We used antibacterial soaps in the shower, bleached (or use lysol on) every surface in the home. We used antibiotics much more often than now. Well, gone are the days of the indiscriminate war on bacteria. Now, scientists are vigorously sussing out the differences between good…

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Are you one of the millions with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? If so, join the growing ranks of digestive disorders in the United States and worldwide. It's truly a big problem! Kevin Johnson of The FODMAP Central wrote a guest post for you about FODMAPs and IBS. While FODMAPs isn't a cure for IBS, it…

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At the ripe old age of 12, my migraines began. I learned to treat them with prescription medications, but never learned how to prevent them until I was in my 30's. By the time I was 27, my migraines were so crippling that I often found myself unable to even teach a 90 minute yoga…

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"All disease begins in the gut." - Hippocrates My clients know that I LOOOOOVE talking guts! The art and science of digestive health is really, really interesting, especially as our knowledge of it grows through research. Our guts are dynamic and impact every other system in our bodies. Unfortunately, digestive problems poop on a lot of people's parties.…

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The GAPS diet has worldwide fans who use it to help gut disorders, autism, learning disorders, mood disorders, and mental illness. This is known as Gut and Psychology Syndrome. I asked Penelope Ferguson, a Certified GAPS practitioner and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to help explain the GAPS diet in a podcast interview (her description below). Gut…

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People who have intolerances to FODMAPs foods may suffer gas, bloating, pain, diarrhea, or increased pathogenic bacteria as a result of certain carbohydrates fermenting. The low FODMAPs strategy is a dietary approach that is growing in popularity for IBS sufferers. Many of my patients have found relief when I've helped them through the FODMAP method.…

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Mmmm, lunch! Being health-conscious, you grab a bowl of lentil soup with whole wheat toast. You slather it with fat-free apple butter. Later in the day, you treat yourself to a little frozen yogurt with your family. You've picked up these habits after years of trying. But if you're eating really well and still suffering…

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If Whole Foods and Fast Food fell in love and made a baby, Chipotle would be it's name. I never thought I would sing the praises of a fast food joint. But Chipotle's policies spun my head around. I can't help but feel happy it is a big player in the food scene. We need…

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) causes some women (and their loved ones) to experience a dramatic, negative impact in their quality of life before periods. When a woman suffers with PMS, the men, women, and children near her also suffer. Am I right, fellas? (wink!) Seriously, PMS is a very challenging condition that can present up to…

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For those of us who have struggled with pain, we understand that getting it under control can be really challenging. Taking a pain pill may provide short-term relief, but it's not a smart long-term strategy. Clients who struggle with pain, like fibromyalgia, migraines, headaches and arthritis are often surprised to learn that nutrition and lifestyle…

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