Category : anxiety, bloating/gas, breast health, headaches/migraines, mood swings, sleep
Coffee, tea, soda and Jolt – it gives you a boost, but what else does it do?
Expert’s Name: Gail Edgell
Everyday women across the globe rely on caffeine to get them through their morning. Most feel that it gives them a boost. But in this video you will find that bloating, breast tenderness, PMS, migraines, insomnia and anxiety are only a few of the side effects.
Watch this video on the shocking truth.
Bloating,Gas, Puffiness – all go hand in hand with menopause
Expert’s Name: Dr. Sarah Lobisco, ND
It seems like everywhere you turn someone has a gluten or wheat allergy and believe it or not, you may be the next one stating this very truth. Due to wheat’s protective coating it is very hard to digest. The lectin in the wheat can cause inflammation throughout the body and can cause a host of ailments and disease that are outside of the gut. And guess what, the worst wheat to eat is whole wheat, something that the world has been telling us to eat for years.
Gluten not only has an effect on the brain, but also the brain. Your intestinal tract actually has its own nervous system and contains more neurotransmitters than your brain. Therefore, withdrawal from gluten and wheat can not only be a hard habit to break, but also may be painful. The fact of the matter, what you crave is typically what you are most likely sensitive to.
Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and other auto immune disorders are just of few of the issues that can arise as a result of sensitivity.
Am I telling you to avoid gluten and wheat the rest of your life? Everything in moderation. Start learning more about gluten. Experiment by beginning to take it out of your diet. Many people feel so much better – increased energy, decreased bloating, a better complexion are just a few of the benefits. A great bread to try is from The Grainless Baker.
Action Step: It is recommended that everyone be tested for gluten sensitivity. Even if you do not test positive for Celiac disease, you may have an allergy to gluten.
Find out more about Dr. Lobisco.
To learn more about menopausal symptoms and other great information go to Menopause and Bloating.
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Inflammation & Mood Disorders: Aristo Vojdani, Ph.D., M.Sc., M.T. The Mucosal Barrier Function Test. Functional Medicine teleseminar experts 2009 (Sept) Sponsor: BioHealth Diagnostic.
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Puffiness and Gas: why are probiotics important?
Expert’s Name: Dr. Ellie Campbell, DO
Simply put, probiotics are the friendly bacteria that live in our intestines. Most have us have about 4 lbs of stool inside our gut at any given time, made up of digesting food, enzymes, mucus and bacteria. Our gut is an incredible and diverse organ that not only processes foods for nutrition, but also serves as an immune organ. Over half of our immune system is in our gut – more than in all of our lymph nodes and spleen combined! Our gut is its own brain, making 2/3 of the body’s serotonin. It makes some vitamins, and serves as a barrier to keep foreign substances away from our immune system.
We were created with a balance of friendly flora to provide a barrier against all sorts of foreign invaders including toxins and pathogens. When this barrier is disturbed by things like infection, food allergies, alcohol, tobacco, excess sugar or medications such as anti-inflammatories or antibiotics, gut havoc is often the result. Many people suffer seemingly unrelated symptoms from leaky or inflamed intestinal walls: necrotizing enterocolitis of prematurity, arthritis, MS, Crohn’s disease, eczema, and depression can all be triggered or worsened by a dysbiotic gut.
Probiotics are often part of the solution. Most of us should orally replace with a high quality (preferably pharmaceutical grade) probiotic whenever we take antibiotics or anti-inflammatories.
Replacing friendly flora helps our bodies feel fine!
Action step: Ask your healthcare provider about using probiotics for your health condition.
Learn more about Dr. Ellie Campbell.
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