NAFTA Round 6: What To Watch For
Trade negotiators from Canada, Mexico and the United States will meet in Montreal next week for a crucial round of talks on renegotiating NAFTA. This is the 6th round of negotiations, and the major demands and proposals are now on the table. Can the parties begin to work out their differences and make progress towards a deal? Here are some key issues to watch.Poison PillsThe United States (i.e., the Trump administration) was the only NAFTA country that was pushing to renegotiate the existing agreement, so its views are important for determining whether a new NAFTA can be worked out. The Trump administration has made a numb...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - January 18, 2018 Category: American Health Authors: Simon Lester Source Type: blogs
Turn your yogurt into a SUPER PROBIOTIC
I’ve recently been discussing the fascinating experimental research from MIT detailing the almost unbelievable changes observed in mice when supplemented with probiotic species Lactobacillus reuteri (strain ATCC PTA 6475). Mice developed thicker more luxuriant fur, thicker dermal layers of the skin and thicker overall skin, and increased testosterone levels, as well as dramatically increased skin collagen deposition and doubled oxytocin blood levels. Both the range of changes and their magnitude are jaw-dropping.
I’ve therefore been playing around with the idea of supplementing higher intakes of L. reuteri of v...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - January 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle grain-free oxytocin prebiotic probiotic skin Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Eat a Mediterranean Style Diet to Ward Off Alzheimer's
More American's--especially the baby boom generation--are learning the importance of eating healthy.By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomA new research study indicates that eating Mediterranean-style seems to reduces the risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer's.There are numerous studies that indicate this style of eating helps reduce cardiovascular risk factors like high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.All of these are linked to Alzheimer's and I have written about them previously on this blog (use the search box for more information).Dementia Care TipsThe Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy ...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - January 7, 2018 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimer's care alzheimer's risk alzheimers dementia care diet eating health help with dementia care lifestyle Mediterranean Diet Source Type: blogs
Fascioliasis in India
Gideon (www.GideonOnline.com) notes that a single Indian case (1980) of human fascioliasis was published in the world’s literature during 1969 to 1989. Subsequent cases were reported in upper Assam (published in 1997) , Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (published in 2001). Two cases were treated at a hospital in Vellore during a three-month period (2012 publication). Fascioliasis is common among dairy animals in the northwest Himalayan region and the Kashmir valley. In the latter area, sheep harbor both Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica. F. gigantica has also been identified in Indian buffaloes (Bos bubal...
Source: GIDEON blog - December 30, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Dr. Stephen Berger Tags: Ebooks Epidemiology ProMED Source Type: blogs
Take a minute and ask: Is that really grain-free?
Living the Undoctored and Wheat Belly Lifestyles may take a bit of effort, but the results are so worth it. You have to really think before you order your meals. Hidden sources of grains and corn by-products are lurking in some unlikely places. You may have thought that by skipping the bread/sandwich and choosing the soup-n-salad would ensure that your meal was safe. Think again…
Often the seemingly innocent chicken breast sitting on top of your salad was dusted with wheat flour before cooking to help it retain moisture and achieve that golden-brown color. Or the seasoning used contained grain by-products. Or the fish wa...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - December 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle autoimmune Dr. Davis gluten gluten-free grain grain-free Inflammation undoctored Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
“ Don ’ t eat anything white ”
I’ve heard this advice countless times, as I’ll bet you have, too. I’ve also witnessed many people try it (though certainly not on my advice), only to experience modest (if any) benefits that quickly come a halt. And, of course, this advice makes no sense.
“White,” of course, refers primarily to refined grain products such as breads, rolls, and bagels made with white flour, as well as sucrose table sugar. Non-white primarily refers to whole grains that are darker based on the commonly held misconception that whole grains are not just better for you, but healthy. (I’ve discussed this logi...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - December 19, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle gluten-free grain-free grains Inflammation Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
The Critical Role Nutrition Plays in Mental Health
One of the most unrecognized factors in the development of mental health is the role of nutrition. The link between diet and mental health is growing as the field of Nutritional Psychiatry/Psychology expands. This field is becoming more impactful as epidemics continue to make headlines surrounding the health of our country and world. We know nutrition has substantial physical impacts, but it is the mental impacts of nutrition that are gaining traction with additional research and heightening awareness around this topic.
Proper nutrition is what fuels our bodies and our bodies need a regular supply of fuel. Oxygen is part o...
Source: World of Psychology - December 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Darren DeYoung Tags: Alternative and Nutritional Supplements Habits Health-related Diet dietary concerns Eating Habits eating healthy Mental Health Mood nutritional psychiatry sugar Source Type: blogs
What Spirits Are Safe?
Spirits are a mixed bag, but you are likely to find at least several that you can enjoy without provoking health problems. Beware of flavored varieties of vodka or rum, as they are loaded with sugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup. In general, simple unflavored spirits are safest.
Here’s a short list to help you navigate through your holiday cocktail parties and toasts without exposing yourself to the harmful effects of grains.
Vodkas brewed from nongrain sources, including Chopin (potatoes; outside of North America you will have to ask or examine the bottle for the source as there are also wheat and rye vodkas from ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - December 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Alcoholic beverages Undoctored Wheat Belly Lifestyle blood sugar Dr. Davis gluten-free grain-free grains Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Who Stole What from Whom?
I visited thePatagonia web site looking for some Christmas presents yesterday and learned that “the president stole my land.” How horrible! So I looked into it and discovered that President Trump took federal land that was managed by a particular set of federal agencies under a particular set of restrictions andchanged it into federal land managed by the very same federal agencies under a slightly different set of restrictions. Not to jump on Patagonia, whose clothing I ’ve always enjoyed, but where’s the theft in that?Of course, what Trump did was reverse changes by Presidents Clinton and Obama, who first imposed ...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - December 6, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Randal O ' Toole Source Type: blogs
How Black Markets Saved Spanish Cheesemaking (Plus, a Cookie Sequel)
Spain is now known to food lovers as one of the great cheese producers of the world, but it wasn ’t always so. At one of my favorite websites, Atlas Obscura,Jackie Bryant tells the story of how “one of Europe’s oldest and most varied artisanal cheesemaking cultures… was once entirely illegal. And its survival can be largely attributed to a black market of underground cheese.”The villain in the piece is dictator Francisco Franco, who ruled from 1939 until his death in 1975, his policies on this subject lingering on for some years thereafter. With a taste for centralized command, Franco wanted to impose mass produ...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - December 5, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Walter Olson Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly Holiday Recipes: Healthy Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and gravy: the ultimate comfort food . . . one you thought you’d never have again!
The familiar dish of breakfast and holiday meals is recreated here with a delicious gravy that you can pour over freshly-baked hot biscuits. Because it contains no wheat or other unhealthy thickeners like cornstarch made with junk carbohydrates, there should be no blood sugar or insulin problems with this dish, nor joint pain, edema, acid reflux, mind “fog,” or dandruff—–life is good without grains!
Grain-free biscuits and gravy are also much more filling than their grain-based counterparts. It means that, should you p...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - November 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle Dr. Davis gluten gluten-free grain-free grains Source Type: blogs
FoodTech: How Engineered Food and Gastronomical Gadgets Affect Your Health
Here on Medgadget, we cover a lot of groundbreaking devices that save lives and improve health. But one often overlooked topic deals with something each and every one of us use every day: food. Food is essential for our survival, and one can say it interacts with our bodies more intimately than any medical product, so what we eat certainly plays a major role in our health.
We’ve had several opportunities to explore the world of “foodtech” recently. Here are a few notable products for your reading and eating pleasure.
First Course: Technology That Transforms the Way We Eat
Consumers are increasingl...
Source: Medgadget - November 17, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Scott Jung Tags: Exclusive Public Health Source Type: blogs
The Top 8 Technologies Combating Food Allergy
Every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room in the US. Not only the number of people suffering from food allergies but also the complexity and severity of conditions are rising globally. Food scanners or portable devices could tell you the exact ingredients of the food on your plate; while apps and wearables help you deal with the effects of allergens. Here, I listed the best technologies combating food allergy!
Food allergy on the rise
Food allergy has been referred to as the second wave of the allergy epidemic, asthma being the first. Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Ameri...
Source: The Medical Futurist - November 2, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: nora Tags: Future of Food Portable Diagnostics applications apps digital digital health food allergy food scanner GC1 Personalized medicine technology wearables Source Type: blogs
Bakery Founded and Staffed by Young Adults With Autism
Jacob Wittman, a 20-year-old with autism spectrum disorder, is making his dream of being a professional chef come true—all while finishing high school and employing other young adults on the spectrum.
Gluten- and dairy-free chocolate cupcakes from No Label at the Table bakery.
His mother, Shelly Henley, helped him start a gluten- and dairy-free bakery less than two months ago. She’s amazed at how much their No Label at the Table has grown in just a few weeks. Currently selling at farmers markets and online only, the business partners plan to open a storefront in Carmel, Indian, later this year.
Henley also can’t beli...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - November 1, 2017 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Shelley D. Hutchins Tags: Speech-Language Pathology Autism Spectrum Disorder Source Type: blogs
Bakery Founded and Staffed by Young Adults With Autism
Jacob Wittman, a 20-year-old with autism spectrum disorder, is making his dream of being a professional chef come true—all while finishing high school and employing other young adults on the spectrum.
Gluten- and dairy-free chocolate cupcakes from No Label at the Table bakery.
His mother, Shelly Henley, helped him start a gluten- and dairy-free bakery less than two months ago. She’s amazed at how much their No Label at the Table has grown in just a few weeks. Currently selling at farmers markets and online only, the business partners plan to open a storefront in Carmel, Indian,a later this year.
Henley also can’t bel...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - November 1, 2017 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Shelley D. Hutchins Tags: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: blogs
