Wheat Belly people LOOK different
Sarah provides another example of how people look different following the Wheat Belly wheat/grain-free lifestyle. Here are her “before” and “after” photos following two months of her lifestyle change.
“I wanted to say thank you for a change in life. The picture on the leftt is me when I got started and the one on the right is me 25 pounds lighter and skin is cleared up! (No exercise when I first started.)”
We typically see less edema around the eyes and cheeks and a sharpening of facial contours, along with reduced redness, seborrhea, and acne. Accepting the photographic imperfections o...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 2, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories edema facial change gluten grains Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Hearing Echoes Today Of Two Powerful Moments Fifty Years Past
This year the months of June and July mark two milestone anniversaries in a history of all Americans’ quest for full and equal access to health care.
Fifty years ago, on June 7, 1965, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the case Griswold v. Connecticut. The decision invalidated a nineteenth-century, Connecticut Comstock law which made “the use of any drug, medicinal article, or instrument for the purpose of preventing conception” illegal. The Court in a 7-2 decision held that this law violated a “right to marital privacy,” securing people against governmental intrusion and decriminalized contraception.
Then ...
Source: Health Affairs Blog - July 30, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Sarah Dine Tags: Costs and Spending Equity and Disparities Featured Insurance and Coverage Long-term Services and Supports Medicaid and CHIP Medicare Population Health 1960s Griswold v. Connecticut King v. Burwell Medicare Medicaid 50th Anniversary Source Type: blogs
Do cosmetic ingredients really penetrate skin? Episode 92
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Do cosmetic ingredients penetrate skin?
Chris says…Can you guys talk a little bit about ingredient penetration? Why do some ingredients penetrate skin while others won’t? What mechanisms and conditions are involved?
Let’s start our discussion about the truth of skin penetration by mentioning a few popular misconceptions on the subject.
Misconceptions
One of the reasons we wanted to tackle this topic is that there’s so much misinformation out there. I think most consumers of beauty products ha...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid 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
Look how great the Wheat Belly lifestyle look on Jenny and her husband
Jenny shared her and her husband’s experience following the Wheat Belly lifestyle:
“Vegas, 2014 vs. 2015, grain-free + exercise.
“My bloodwork improved so much, my MD was shocked. I had sky-high cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease. Now blood work is normal and I am down 25 lbs! Not at my weight goal, but getting there. Nothing else ever worked this well. Not even the 3 or 4 meds I was on.
“My husband’s acne, rosacea, and skin conditions are gone. Thank you so much for writing Wheat Belly, Dr. Davis. You are truly a lifesaver.”
See the dramatic change...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 20, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acne cholesterol fatty liver gluten grains rosacea triglycerides Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Muffin tops, man boobs, and bagel bumps
: These are among the varied and perverse ways that the hormonal distortions inflicted on unwitting humans who consume the seeds of grasses, i.e., grains, show themselves.
In our modern world filled with thousands of processed foods, there are plenty of landmines for health. Gummy bears and gumdrops will rot teeth, for instance. Indulge in a handful of dried prunes and you’ll have to schedule a substantial portion of your day on the toilet due to bowel irritants.
But only wheat and grains are associated with a wide swath of health problems that range from autoimmune disease to mental illness. Among the most strikin...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - June 9, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle gluten grains hormones man breasts muffin top testosterone Source Type: blogs
Doris: Acid reflux, acne, tremor gone!
Doris shared the photos and some of the many health benefits she experienced while living the Wheat Belly lifestyle:
“I started my journey March 28th, 2014. I’m just shy of turning 48 years old. I began this lifestyle change to lose weight but have since changed my outlook.
“In 2012, my doctor wanted to put me on cholesterol medication. Thankfully, he gave me time to get it fixed with diet. He advised me to continue with my low fat eating! I had already been doing this for years, falling on and off the wagon and binging until I hurt and couldn’t sleep from going to bed with a tummy so full.
“...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acid reflux acne binging cholesterol heartburn tremor Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Is it okay to use soap on hair?
Bunny Lake asks…Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars are really popular with a lot of the people on the Long Hair Community, and I’ve been trying some sample bars out myself. I love some, but others give me that waxy feeling. I have soft water where I live, also. Is Chagrin Valley Soap the kind of “soap” that is actually NOT good for your hair and skin? A lot of their complexion and body bars contain coconut oil which I have heard is good for hair but highly comedogenic (pore clogging). Thanks for any information you can give me!
The Beauty Brains reply
It sounds like you’re already savvy to the main problem with washing...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Source Type: blogs
Lose the wheat and grains, lose the inflammation
Rick shared the progression of facial and health changes he experienced by following the Wheat Belly lifestyle (above). Since he began 5 months ago, Rick has lost 28 pounds and 8 inches off his waist, he is freed from previously chronic knee and back pain, and experienced an improvement in mood. But take a look at Rick’s photos when we put his most recent photo at 248.6 pounds up against his 2009 photo at a weight of 250 pounds–virtually the same weight:
Even though each photo was taken at similar weight, look at the impressive contrast in Rick’s face: The photos look like two different people at virtual...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle autoimmune gluten grains Inflammation Source Type: blogs
The new Personal Care Products Safety Act – what you need to know Episode 81
In case you haven’t heard there is proposed legislation in the US that could change the way the cosmetic industry is governed. A lot of people have asked us what all this and I did a short interview with Self magazine on what this means for consumers and the industry. So, since this is a hot topic it’s the subject of our opening segment today.
The bill is officially called “Personal Care Product Safety Act” and some say that it will greatly expand FDA authority over cosmetics. BTW, we’re using the term “cosmetic” as short hand for all personal care products. It’s a bipartisan bill, proposed by two senators...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
What’s the right order to apply a BHA serum?
Little Rhino asks…I would like to add a B5 Serum into my skincare routine. I use a BHA ( salycic acid 2% ) lotion in the am/pm. I works well with my skin and mild acne. However, I do need a little extra boost of hydration. So the B5 sounded like a great place to start. Can these two products work together. If yes, serum first-then lotion or vice versa?
The Beauty Brains respond
Lil’ Rhino’s question is really a “two-for-one.” Let’s break it apart and try to answer them one at a time.
What’s the right order to apply products?
The quick answer is that you should apply the BHA product directly to your skin f...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Source Type: blogs
What ’s the right order to apply a BHA serum?
Little Rhino asks…I would like to add a B5 Serum into my skincare routine. I use a BHA ( salycic acid 2% ) lotion in the am/pm. I works well with my skin and mild acne. However, I do need a little extra boost of hydration. So the B5 sounded like a great place to start. Can these two products work together. If yes, serum first-then lotion or vice versa?
The Beauty Brains respond
Lil’ Rhino’s question is really a “two-for-one.” Let’s break it apart and try to answer them one at a time.
What’s the right order to apply products?
The quick answer is that you should apply the BHA product directly to your skin f...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Source Type: blogs
Should beauty companies keep secrets from you? Episode 80
Do you think it’s okay for cosmetic companies to keep their ingredients a secret from you if it means you get better products? We discuss this question and more in today’s quick Q&A show.
Improbable Products
Two of these “ancient secrets” have been found to really work; one of them is just made up. Can you spot which one is fake? Tune in to the show for the answer.
An onion and Garlic wine cooler can kill Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Pancake syrup from middle eastern dates inhibits the growth of Strep and E coli.
Goat grease fights the fungus that cause cradle cap in inf...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - April 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Can body wash fragrance be touch activated? Episode 76
On this week’s show Perry and I explain how the new Caress Body Wash fragrance is “touch activated.” We also cover a handful of beauty science news stories.
Claim to fame: Can body wash fragrance be “touch activated?”
This is the segment where we review popular beauty product claims and tell you what the claims really mean, how the company might support them, and if the claim is compelling enough to entice you to buy the product. Today we’re talking about the new Caress Fine Fragrance Body wash.
What is the claim and what does it mean?
Here are the claims featured on the package :
Up to 12 HR ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 31, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Top stories in health and medicine, March 25, 2015
From MedPage Today:
OA Patients Don’t Face Higher Heart Disease Risk. Neither radiographic nor clinical osteoarthritis (OA) was related to a greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older patients.
Senators to Providers, Industry: Lobby Harder on End-of-Life Care. A strong coalition is needed to transform care for the dying, said U.S. senators from both parties at a conference on policy and payment systems around end-of-life care.
Acne Improves Without Use of Antibiotics. One-third of patients with moderate or severe acne in a large randomized trial had significant improvement in acne severity and lesion co...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - March 25, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: MedPage Today Tags: News Heart Infectious disease Obesity Palliative care Source Type: blogs
