Need to Ditch Gluten? Here are 7 Easy Ways to Get it Done
When the “bean counters” get excited…that’s when you know that there is really something to it. Although it has nothing to do with beans, the bean counters are head over heels excited about gluten-free foods. The global market for gluten-free foods was over $17 billion and is projected to grow at 9% per year for […]
Help…I Am Bloated at Night, What Can I Do?
When the question came out of my mouth…I almost couldn’t believe what I was asking. I was on the phone with a gastroenterologist, talking about one of the most challenging GI cases that either of us had ever seen. After every meal, this 50-year-old woman would writhe in pain as her otherwise flat belly rapidly […]
Why You Should Not Stop Eating Grains
“Oh beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain” It’s an iconic American anthem, and the first lyric is about…wheat. But, these days, those flowing fields of wheat have become a nutritional battleground. It’s hard to believe that the tiny seeds of these grass-like plants have caused so much controversy and confusion. This article […]
Replace These Modern No Good Grains with These
Sometimes the best lessons a doctor can learn come from patients themselves. Such is the case with this story about one of my bread-loving patients who suffers from intense gastrointestinal reactions to wheat and gluten. Of course, she eats gluten-free, and she pays dearly whenever she “cheats” or accidentally gets exposed. But that all changed […]
Breakthrough Discovery For Inflammation
Have you tried a gluten-free diet? If so, you are certainly “on trend.” Millions of people are actively avoiding products which contain gluten in the hopes of improving their health. The food industry has caught on, and there are now gluten free products on grocery store shelves, and many restaurants work hard to accommodate this […]
Warning: Your Meds May Contain Gluten
Ten years ago, “gluten free” was an obscure term used only by gastroenterologists and their patients with celiac disease. Over the last decade, healthcare providers and the natural health community have learned a great deal about celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. That education has also spawned a massive new industry of gluten free products which […]
Is it Gluten or You?
Do you have a bad relationship with food containing gluten? Perhaps you experience uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, bloating, pain or other gastrointestinal issues. Do you steer clear of gluten or other food groups because of how they make you feel? Surprisingly, it might not be the gluten causing the issues, it might be you. […]
