Will the "Diet Debate" Ever End?
By Amy Campbell
One of the joys (and burdens) of being a dietitian is the feedback that I get about the merits and pitfalls of various types of diets. Some people ask about certain types of diets because they're curious or because they want to lose weight/manage their diabetes/live longer, etc. Other people take a firm stance or position (often zealous in nature) that the "X" diet (fill in the blank here) is really the ONLY diet to be following if one wants to lose weight or lower his blood glucose. They'll argue and sometimes, I admit, become rather rude and dismissive if I or others won't jump on their particular bandwag...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - October 28, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
The World’s Leading Gluten Sensitivity Experts at The Gluten Summit: Registration is Open!
Has Grain Brain increased your awareness to the topics of gluten sensitivity, a gluten-free diet, and a diet meant to improve brain health? If so, then I encourage you attend The Gluten Summit, a FREE, on-line event next month that will feature some of the world’s leading experts on health, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, including Nora Gedgaudas, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. William Davis, and myself.
The Gluten Summit, organized by Dr. Tom O’Bryan, is a series of online interviews that will take place from November 11-17. While I encourage you to make a point to stop by for my interview, this unique opportunity represe...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - October 15, 2013 Category: Neurologists Authors: gbadmin Tags: Events Gluten Gluten Sensitivity Gluten Summit Mark Hyman Wheat Belly William Davis Source Type: blogs
Day 5 of Digest Super Week: Meet a SuperAger
Last year, a group of researchers at the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center at Northwestern University reported that they'd identified a small group of elderly people whose brains appeared relatively immune to the physical effects of ageing. These 12 "SuperAgers" - average age 83 - matched the performance of middle-aged people on memory tests, task switching and attention. Unlike their peers' brains, the physical state of the SuperAgers' brains was also comparable to the brains of the middle aged, in terms of cortical thickness and overall volume. In fact one brain area - the left anterior cingulate - ...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - October 11, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Christian Jarrett Source Type: blogs
Four Things to Remember on the Hard Days
Those hard days happen.
Yesterday I wrote about the throw in the towel days and why they’re inevitable in the spectrum of motherhood.
Sometimes they string together to form a hard week which strings together to form one of those seasons that becomes harder than we imagined. And yet, even in those moments where life is just a bit more challenging than normal, we’re left with the responsibility to mother. We can’t really throw in the towel, now can we? We still have little ones pulling at our legs and asking us why and not wanting to take naps. Or they’re older and they think we’re dumb or the w...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - October 9, 2013 Category: Pediatricians Authors: Rachel Martin Tags: Perspectives Parenting Source Type: blogs
Think Outside the Gut for Gluten Sensitivity
Dr. Maios Hadjivassiliou is a though-leader in the world of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, and is someone whose work I have studied closely in my time as a medical practitioner. When writing Grain Brain, and in my time as a practicing physician, I have always kept these words in mind. It’s a reminder to all physicians to treat the person, not just the symptoms.
The post Think Outside the Gut for Gluten Sensitivity appeared first on Dr. David Perlmutter MD. (Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN)
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - October 8, 2013 Category: Neurologists Authors: gbadmin Tags: Grain Brain Celiac disease Gluten neurological disesase Source Type: blogs
Gliadin: The Universal Human Poison
Autoimmunity is the process describing an immune response waged against our own organs. The complex collection of mechanisms consisting of T and B lymphocytes, antibodies, and others, meant to provide protection against viruses, bacteria, and other body invaders, is misdirected against proteins of the body’s organs, such as liver, pancreas, thyroid, or brain. Autoimmune conditions now affect 8% of the American population–it is increasingly looking like diseases of autoimmunity are out of control.
Dr Alessio Fasano was recently awarded the Linus Pauling Award, the highest award from the Institute for Functional...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - October 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Autoimmunity Gliadin Source Type: blogs
Gluten-Free Beer That Tastes Great
Welcome to Thirsty Thursday! Each week we toast the coming weekend with a new adult beverage. Tweet @SELFmagazine and our associate editor of food + nutrition @MarjorieKorn and tell us what you're imbibing. Cheers!
Until recently, peeps who have Celiac Disease or are gluten-intolerant couldn't consume a tall cold one. But stroll down the beer aisle these days and you'll see gluten-free beers popping up here and there (supply and demand, baby). (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - October 3, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Thirsty Thursday beer drinking drinks Source Type: blogs
Lose the wheat . . . climb a mountain
Lisa tells a moving story of a life transformed by wheat elimination:
About 3 years ago I was struggling with crazy inflammation: moderate at times, but also spiking and leaving me barely able to walk.
I was turning 40 and felt 90. Doctors diagnosed me with “fibromayalgia” and “Auto Immune Disorder–Etiology Unknown” and gave me pain pills and steroids, which I tried but the side effects were terrible. I knew they weren’t the answer, but I had no idea how to figure out what was wrong.
I basically suffered for years until I found your book. Within a week–days, really–of stayi...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - October 3, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat-elimination success stories Source Type: blogs
FDA Sets Gluten-Free Labeling Guidelines
By Web Team
Celiac disease (an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) is an autoimmune condition in which the inner surface of the small intestine becomes damaged, leading to reduced absorption of all nutrients. As many as one in every 133 Americans may have the condition, and people with Type 1 diabetes are 10 times more likely than people without Type 1 diabetes to have it.
If you have celiac disease, or any other form of gluten sensitivity, you'll be pleased to hear that the US Food and Drug Administration recently set a standard definition for the meaning of "gluten free" on food labels: F...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - August 24, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Web Team Source Type: blogs
The Latest OMG Gluten-Free Snack: Goldfish Puffs
With the recent FDA clarifications on what can be labeled gluten-free, it's no surprise that g-free products have been all the rage of recent -- and always top of mind for those with celiac disease. One product that truly satisfies the afternoon munchies are the new Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Puffs, which come in three super-bold flavors but all have the same incredible crunch factor. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - August 22, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Nutrition diet food gluten-free snacks Source Type: blogs
Get the Goods on Gluten-Free
There’s been lots of news (and a good deal of misinformation) about gluten, and in particular the benefits of gluten-free products. As with fat-free, sugar-free, sodium-free, etc. almost always something highly processed is replacing what is being substituted. Many gluten-free products are no exception to this rule.
If you have celiac disease, be sure to avoid gluten. There appear to be many benefits for the rest of us who minimize our gluten intake as well. However, it’s important also ensure we’re making the right choices of what to eat when ditching gluten.
Here’s the real message: Eat whole, re...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - August 21, 2013 Category: Pediatricians Authors: Dr. Alan Greene Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Celiac Disease Gluten-Free Nutrition Source Type: blogs
The Down Syndrome Conundrum
Consider, if you will , the following statement:"If muscular dystrophy were completely cured, the world would lose something from the absence of that culture" Or, perhaps:"If celiac disease were completely cured, the world would lose something from the absence of that culture"Would you agree with either of these?How about this one:"If Down syndrome were completely cured, the world would lose something from the absence of that culture" That's the potential of promising new research being done at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, which claims that "it may be possible to switch off the genetic material responsib...
Source: InsureBlog - August 12, 2013 Category: Medical Lawyers and Insurers Source Type: blogs
How to learn about prescription drug ingredients?
Due to a recent recall of the thyroid medication levoxyl, my blog has been a buzz with detailed comments about pharmaceuticals. A few of these comments centered around allergies to inactive ingredients. I am learning what a hardship this is for many cancer patients and others suffering from chronic illnesses, including those who need gluten free products because of Celiac disease. I began to wonder where patients can find reliable information about the content of specific drugs.
I love sharing new resources I’ve found and this is a good one: Daily Med. It contains a database of FDA approved inserts found in pr...
Source: Everything Changes - August 12, 2013 Category: Cancer Authors: Kairol Rosenthal Tags: Uncategorized young adult cancer thyroid cancer medical research advocacy drug reactions drug side effects Source Type: blogs
An Interview with Noted Pancreas Surgeon Dr. Charles J. Yeo
Recently, InsideSurgery had a chance to speak with Dr. Charles J. Yeo about his career as a top Whipple and pancreas surgeon and his ongoing role as a surgical leader and educator.
As the Samuel D. Gross Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery, you welcomed your second intern class to Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania last month. What one piece advice do you have for your new trainees?
One piece of advice….that’s tough! Several pieces of advice….enjoy the challenges and experiences of internship; read and increase your knowledge base outside of that 80 hours; practice kno...
Source: Inside Surgery - August 12, 2013 Category: Surgeons Authors: Editor Tags: Interviews Source Type: blogs
