What a difference 3 weeks on the Wheat Belly lifestyle can make
Ben shared his 3-week experience living the Wheat Belly lifestyle after being diagnosed with celiac disease:
“My family doctor diagnosed me with celiac and wheat allergies. These pictures were taken 3 weeks apart: prior to the diagnosis and three weeks later, a photo of me after following the Wheat Belly books that my doctor recommended I get.
“I still feel like I eat like a king. I am just a lot more cautious about what I put into my body and I am seeing the results!”
You can see that Ben’s face shows the changes we expect to see as inflammation recedes: reduced cheek and around-the-eyes edema, la...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - September 3, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories celiac gluten grains Inflammation Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly Survey Update: It’s Better Than We Thought!
I recently reported the crude numbers from the Wheat Belly Survey that revealed some impressive results. Of the 4200 responses received–thank you!–1200 came from people who had not started the Wheat Belly lifestyle yet. (Most newcomers also did not provide full data.) Having so many newcomers therefore skewed the results a bit.
If those 1200 newcomers are excluded, then another round of analyses of the remaining 3000 people demonstrate:
70.0% reported increased energy
51.3% reported improved sleep
48.8% reported partial or total relief from chronic headaches
63.4% reported partial or total relief from mind &#...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 26, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Surveys autoimmune energy fatigue Inflammation Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
The initial Wheat Belly survey results are in!
Nearly 3400 responses came in within hours of releasing the first Wheat Belly Survey. Due to the number of responses, it will require some time to analyze and breakdown the results into, for example, the experiences of people before they begin, the first week when most people are struggling with withdrawal/detoxification phenomena, and long-term outcomes. But it will prove to be fascinating, perhaps teaching us some new lessons about the power of this lifestyle.
Nonetheless, if we lump everyone–beginners and experienced–together, some crude numbers jump out:
61% reported reduced or complete relief from joint p...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Surveys acid reflux constipation Depression gluten grains IBS irritable bowel syndrome mood Source Type: blogs
Jane did NOT lose weight, but lost inflammation
Jane’s experience highlights an important aspect of the Wheat Belly lifestyle:
“I may have not weight but certainly lost inches!”
Despite no change in weight, there has been an obvious change in Jane’s appearance. In addition to the lost inches she describes, she has also undergone an obvious change in facial appearance.
Jane’s experience highlights an essential feature of the Wheat Belly wheat- and grain-free lifestyle: more than weight loss, it is a lifestyle that has the potential to powerfully reverse inflammation. But it’s not magical: it is simply a consequence of removing the in...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 22, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories gluten grains Inflammation Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
It’s not just weight loss we’re after: it’s HEALTH
Kristina shared her Wheat Belly experience since originally posting her “before” photo (left) a year ago:
“This pic (right) was taken August, 2015. I have now been wheat- and grain-free for a year and 10 days.
“I have learned a lot about myself and how my body reacts to different foods that I eat. I must say that I feel better, look better, and I am so glad to be living this lifestyle indefinitely. I have lost 53 pounds and almost 10 inches off my waist.”
Kristina makes an essential point: If you are attuned to the way you feel, you can identify many of the adverse effects that wheat and grai...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories grain waist Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
More energy, love, no acid reflux, a new “glow” . . . what’s not to love?
Brad first heard about the Wheat Belly lifestyle through an unusual source:
“I found out about you from The Colbert Report.
“Mood improved with vitamin D, magnesium, iodine, omega-3 so much, I felt so good that I adopted a dog for the first time in my life because I felt I had so much energy and love to share. And acid reflux no longer requires medication.”
Brad was especially proud of the “glow” he now seems to exude, living the wheat/grain-free lifestyle:
It all started with some pretty funny satire, but ended up with Brad enjoying a complete turnaround in his health. “Just what is i...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 5, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acid reflux energy fatigue gluten grains Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Elaine freed of anxiety, heartburn, sinusitis, prescriptions, and 37 pounds
“Before and after photo: wheat, grain and sugar free 5 months, down 37 lbs and off all meds: Xanax for anxiety, Dexilant and Prilosec for heartburn and indigestion, a steroid spray for chronic sinus infections. Feels good!
Elaine lost the 37 pounds put there by national advice to eat more “healthy whole grains.” But, even more, she reversed anxiety and inflammatory conditions.
By removing wheat and grains, she is no longer exposed to gliadin-derived opiates with their peculiar mind effects. She is no longer exposed to the gliadin that remains undigested and intact and initiates autoimmune phenomena. She ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 4, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acid reflux anxiety gluten grains indigestion sinusitis Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly is an anti-inflammatory lifestyle
Laura has not only lost a substantial amount of weight from inflammatory visceral fat resulting in a dramatic reduction in waist size, but has also experienced a reduction in the issues associated with her autoimmune diseases:
“I have been on Wheat Belly for about 2 years. I have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus and have seen huge improvements and lowering of meds due to this wonderful plan. So far (and I still need to lose more) I have lost 80 lbs and am still losing. First pic is of me at our high school reunion in 2013 and the next one is today. I think you can see a bit of the difference. I am happy to be down, eve...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 28, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories arthritis autoimmune gluten grains lupus rheumatoid Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Physician success stories don’t make it to the newspaper
Jim almost convinced me. The burning in his chest, after all, could have just been gastroesophageal reflux. He assured me that the sensation was nothing new; that he got it from time to time after a large meal and took Tums. I couldn’t, however, ignore that it seemed to worsen with activity. The pain was bothersome enough to drag him into my office, without taking the time to make an appointment.
Jim and I argued over the EKG. He wanted to take his prescription and go home. No hospitalization, no blood tests, no diagnostic studies. I grabbed his shoulder, and did my best to convince him to reconsider. ...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Jordan Grumet, MD Tags: Physician Primary care Source Type: blogs
Daphne, a former skeptic, now a Wheat Belly believer
Daphne was a Wheat Belly skeptic. There are lots of them out there. And I understand that. I, too, was once a skeptic. After all, I started this journey over 20 years ago following a strict low-fat, vegetarian diet.
I first began observing the astounding changes in health in my cardiac patients who I counseled to eliminate all wheat to reduce formation of small LDL particles–the most common abnormality in people with coronary disease–and high blood sugars. At first, I didn’t know what to make of the astounding weight loss, the reduction in appetite, the reversal of joint pain and skin rashes, the reversa...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 26, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories anxiety facial change fiber gluten grains IBS irritable bowel syndrome Source Type: blogs
The Wheat Belly lifestyle reverses inflammation
Robyn shared her Wheat Belly experience (combined with dairy elimination) after just 4 weeks:
“Wanted to share my 1 month photo comparison. Elimination of wheat and dairy. Loads of improvements in all aspects: more energy, less pain, less inflammation, able to stand and walk for long periods–previously would have pain on standing up for a few minutes, less bloating, no more diaphragm cramps, more energy, increased metabolism, improved mental health–reduced anxiety/better outlook on life, sleeping better, no cravings, digestive system feels better–reflux gone, less nasal congestion, body is quieter a...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acid reflux anxiety bloating cravings fatigue gluten grains inflammaion insomnia pain sleep Source Type: blogs
Kay relieved from the agony of weight loss
Kay shared her story of weight loss success and failure, the calorie- and point-counting, the emotional turmoil, yielding temporary success, if any success at all, even as a Weight Watchers instructor. But when she discovered that wheat and grains were the culprit for both health, as well as weight, disruptions, she was freed of all the nonsense that passes for weight loss programs.
“My name is Kay. I am 63 years old and I have had a weight issue all of my adult life. I started gaining weight after my first child and, I’ll be quite honest with you, I thought, why not get pregnant? I’m already overweight ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 22, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories gluten grains Weight Loss weight watchers Source Type: blogs
Natalie’s asthma, allergy, energy, and eyesight breakthrough
Natalie shared her experience with one year on the Wheat Belly lifestyle:
“I suffered through 5 years of allergy shots without knowing wheat was so bad for me. The time and money for that was huge, not to mention the pain. After stopping the shots, my allergies returned full force.
“Almost a year ago, I read your book and took the leap of eliminating wheat from my diet. Within the first few weeks, I was able to eliminate my asthma, allergy, and reflux medications that I had been on for years. The list of additional improvements to my well-being and health are extensive, but today I had another surprise. I went ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 20, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acid reflux allergy asthma astigmatism gluten grains Source Type: blogs
The Sh$t You Read In The Newspaper
Jim almost convinced me. The burning in his chest, after all, could have just been gastroesophageal reflux. He assured me that the sensation was nothing new; that he got it from time to time after a large meal and took Tums. I couldn't, however, ignore that it seemed to worsen with activity. The pain was bothersome enough to drag him into my office, without taking the time to make an appointment.Jim and I argued over the EKG. He wanted to take his prescription and go home. No hospitalization, no blood tests, no diagnostic studies. I grabbed his shoulder, and did my best to c...
Source: In My Humble Opinion - July 20, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jordan Grumet Source Type: blogs
Do proton pump inhibitors cause heart attacks?
This study used a technique called “data-mining” to extract information from years of electronic medical records (EMRs) and included about 70 thousand patients in their primary analysis. They describe the data-mining technique in the article, which seems to boil down to assigning a mathematical function to certain defined variables (patients taking PPIs) and an outcome (heart attack) to see if the two events are associated.
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Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 18, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Frederick Gandolfo, MD Tags: Meds GI Heart Source Type: blogs
