Celiac and Menopause

Posted by Gail Edgell | Posted on 21-06-2011

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Untreated Celiac Disease

Here is the scenario.  You have not felt well for years.   You have either not gone to the doctor about it or perhaps been misdiagnosed by your physician as to the underlying cause.

Perhaps you have gas, bloating, intestinal issues, skin problems, ulcers in your mouth, swelling and/or fatigue.  The list goes on and on.

All of these symptoms can be celiac disease.

New findings were just released this month stating that women who are not treated for celiac disease are more likely to go through menopause a few years earlier.  On average women who suffered from the disease stopped getting their cycle between the ages of 47-48 years of age instead of  50-51 years of age.

Women suffering from undiagnosed celiac also suffered  more perimenopausal symptoms and a  higher risk of miscarriages.

As Tina Turbin stated from glutenfreehelp.info, 1 in every 133 people are suspected to having gluten issues.  She has a great tip sheet on her website telling what tests to request.

http://bit.ly/iKZrt3 - Menopause, online June 3, 2011.

For more great menopause information go to:  http://360menopause.com/articles/carbs-and-weight-loss.php or Menopause Treatment

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Controlling Sugar Cravings Naturally – Part 2

Posted by Gail Edgell | Posted on 11-08-2010

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Are you gaining weight  around the middle?  Here are some great substitutes for white sugar.

Expert’s Name:  Rachel Venokur-Clark

5 Natural Sweeteners to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Agave Nectar

Agave nectar is a natural liquid sweetener made from the juice oft he agave cactus. It is 1.4 times sweeter than
refined sugar, but does not create a “sugar rush,” and is much less disturbing to the body’s blood sugar levels than white sugar.
Raw Honey
Honey will have a different flavor depending on the plant source. Some are very dark and intensely flavored. Wherever possible, choose raw honey, as it is unrefined and contains small amounts of enzymes, minerals, and vitamins.
Date Sugar

Date sugar consists of finely ground, dehydrated dates, utilizing this fruit’s vitamin, mineral, and fiber content. If you like the taste of dates, this will definitely appeal to you. Date sugar can be used as a direct replacement for sugar, and comes in a granulated form

Maple Syrup

Maple syrup is made from boiled down maple tree sap and contains many minerals. It adds a pleasant flavor to foods and is great for baking with. Be sure to buy 100% pure maple syrup, and not maple-flavored corn syrup.

Barley Malt

Barley malt is made from the soaking, sprouting, mashing, cooking, and roasting of barley. This process capitalizes on the naturally present enzymes. In this process, the carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, yet the final product is more of a “whole food” than many other sweeteners. Barley malt can come in the form of powder or syrup.

Sugar and Menopause Symptoms

In case you need another reason to make the switch over to natural sweeteners, go ahead and add sugar to the list of culprits that may be causing your hot flashes and mood swings. Sugar raises your insulin levels, can cause heart palpitations and even cause anxiety and irritability. Many women begin to show signs of low blood sugar during the onset of menopause. Dips in blood sugar levels, which are inevitable when you eat sugar, may be felt more intensely, leading to additional sugar cravings and mood swings. Make the switch over to natural sweeteners and start to take back control over your symptoms before your next cookie or morning cup of coffee.

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Control Sugar Cravings Naturally

Posted by Gail Edgell | Posted on 28-07-2010

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Want to lose weight?  Try eating less sugar.
Expert’s Name:  Rachel Clark

Sugar Blues

On average we consume over 20 teaspoons of added sugar in our diet daily, and sometimes we don’t even know it. This can add up to an average of 142 pounds of sugar per person per year! Americans love sweets! And how could we not when sweet flavors release serotonin in our brains, the chemical that gives off the feelings of love, contentment and well-being.

But not all sweeteners are created equal. When it comes to refined sweeteners like white table sugar, high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners like NutraSweet and Splenda, there are many side effects and health risks to take into consideration. These items are stripped of vitamins, minerals and fiber and can spike your blood sugar, often leading to more sugary cravings, mood and energy swings.

Sugar can be addictive for many people because of the chemical reaction that take place in the body. Artificial sweeteners, because of the neurotoxins they contain, have been known to cause headaches, memory loss, nausea, PMS, dizziness, mood changes, heart arrhythmia, joint pain and more. Using natural and minimally processed sweeteners can help to control sugar cravings, stabilize moods and energy and have a dramatic effect on your health. Since most natural sweeteners are 1.5 times sweeter then sugar, you can use less of it in baking and other recipes that call for sugar.

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Eat Your Way to a Younger You

Posted by Gail Edgell | Posted on 29-05-2010

Category : anti-aging, nutrition

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Expert’s Name: Rachel Venokur-Clark
Anti-aging Foods

We are bombarded everyday with images of what we are supposed to think is beautiful. A young, super skinny, airbrushed model is what many of us compare ourselves to on a regular basis. In a world where youth is idolized and aging is seen as something, well, less favorable, we are all searching for that magical fountain of youth. How about writing off the plastic surgeon for a while and starting from the inside out. What you put in your body can not only help to maintain a healthy weight, but can slow down the aging process as much as six years and even reverse the damage that has already been done. Based on that, I’d say Nutrition is the real fountain of youth.

There are numerous foods, which can help keep that Botox shot far away from you, and even help you balance your hormone levels and alleviate certain symptoms of menopause. Here are the top 7 anti-aging foods to include in your daily diet.

To read more of this article go to Menopause Aging at http://www.360Menopause.com

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