Don't Put All The Blame On Hormones - Gluten Can Shorten Your Sex Life, Too
Even though it is believed that with menopause and andropause comes a loss of libido, fertility and sex drive, it has been always assumed that the reason is due to a change in hormones.
However, a recent study is claiming that it may not be the only reason, and that gluten, once again, is the culprit for our failing health! (1,2).
Moreover, the problem starts long time before menopause hits. This problem affects the whole reproductive life of a woman, leading to miscarriages and premature birth. This problem makes menopause more severe than in healthy women. But what is it? What is this unknown enemy that can make su...
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - January 10, 2013 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: admin Source Type: blogs
Whole grains: you’re being fed half truths
Eat your grains! Whole grains are extremely popular because of their heavily advertised health benefits. But the more research is done, the less attractive they look to doctors and patients—and to me.
While doing a follow-up appointment with a patient, he mentioned that he had eaten bread the day before the appointment. I said, “As per my advice, you should not eat bread at all.” He answered, “It was whole wheat bread, so should not be a problem.”
He thought that if it is a whole wheat bread, then it’s ok.
Why did he think like that? Because grains are a staple food for many of us. Because mainstream m...
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - January 8, 2013 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: admin Source Type: blogs
10 Things You Can Give Up in 2013
With the new year rapidly approaching, I wanted to compile a list of my top 10 things that I think you should give up in 2013. Take a look and see how many you can cross off your list next year!
1. Guilt
I’ve blogged about food guilt in the past, and still feel that this is something worth mentioning as we move into 2013. Many times the guilt associated with food comes from the food policing that I mention below. It creates a cycle of restriction/avoidance of food, overeating, guilt, and restriction again. The only way to break the cycle is to give yourself permission to enjoy foods you love without guilt or shame.
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Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 31, 2012 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition eggs gluten-free maple syrup paleo weight management wellness Source Type: blogs
I ’ m picking up good fermentations
… but the Woo is giving off bad vibrations! OhMyGosh the world is full of idiots! Tonight I was stocking over in the health foods section, which is either a great place (for our large selection of gluten-free products for coeliacs) or a magnet for all people woo-stricken. A woman came to the grocery wanting “bread […] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:)
Source: Andrea's Buzzing About: - March 23, 2012 Category: Disability Authors: andrea Tags: Anti-Quackery Food OMG Science Source Type: blogs
I’m picking up good fermentations
… but the Woo is giving off bad vibrations! OhMyGosh the world is full of idiots! Tonight I was stocking over in the health foods section, which is either a great place (for our large selection of gluten-free products for coeliacs) or a magnet for all people woo-stricken. A woman came to the grocery wanting “bread […] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:)
Source: Andrea's Buzzing About: - March 23, 2012 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: andrea Tags: Anti-Quackery Food OMG Science Source Type: blogs
Celiac Awareness - In Videos
From the did-you-know file: today, Sept. 13, is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day.I have it. Or at least I'm forced to live like I do, with a severe wheat allergy that forces me to eat only gluten-free foods. Ugh! I've bitched about this diffi... (Source: Diabetes Mine)
Source: Diabetes Mine - September 13, 2011 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Amy Tenderich Source Type: blogs
The 411 on Depression + Diabetes
Last week we talked about Celiac Awareness Month. Turns out May is also National Mental Health Awareness Month, so for our ongoing 411 series on diabetes complications, today we're tackling something that you might not even realize is a complicati... (Source: Diabetes Mine)
Source: Diabetes Mine - May 23, 2011 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Allison Blass Source Type: blogs
Life Without Gluten (It's Celiac Month!)
Imagine. Imagine that you could not eating ANYTHING with wheat in it, or on it, without getting sick. ZERO regular bread, pastries, cookies or bagels. No regular pasta. Or crackers. Or cupcakes. Or breakfast cereal. Nothing breaded, even fish. Not... (Source: Diabetes Mine)
Source: Diabetes Mine - May 18, 2011 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Amy Tenderich Source Type: blogs
Diabetes = Your Personal Science Experiment
It's always exciting to see a member of the D-OC accomplish a goal, so we're thrilled to announce the release of Ginger Vieira's self-published book, Your Diabetes Science Experiment. Ginger has lived with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease since ... (Source: Diabetes Mine)
Source: Diabetes Mine - February 7, 2011 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Allison Blass Source Type: blogs
Coping Skills: Tapping into Your Brain's "Nooks & Crannies"
Ginger Vieira kind of blows me away. She has lived with Type 1 diabetes and Celiac disease for over 11 years. And she holds 14 national, drug-tested powerlifting records and the Vermont state record for the female bench press. She's recently esta... (Source: Diabetes Mine)
Source: Diabetes Mine - July 28, 2010 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Amy Tenderich Source Type: blogs
Coping Skills: Tapping into Your Brain's "Nooks & Crannies"
Ginger Vieira kind of blows me away. She has lived with Type 1 diabetes and Celiac disease for over 11 years. And she holds 14 national, drug-tested powerlifting records and the Vermont state record for the female bench press. She's recently esta... (Source: Diabetes Mine)
Source: Diabetes Mine - July 28, 2010 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Amy Tenderich Source Type: blogs
