Lynn’s facial redness gone in 3 days on the Wheat Belly Detox!
Lynn shared her “before” and “during” photos, just 3 days into her Wheat Belly 10-Day Detox experience.
“This is how much my skin redness has calmed since starting my Wheat Belly Detox 3 days ago. I was always getting asked if my blood pressure was up. I have always had great blood pressure, so that was never the issue. However, I never understood why my face would get red like this. Then I noticed it was especially after I ate.
“The ‘before’ pic was taken during Christmas time, therefore the redness isn’t from sun but from the wheat and grains. Also both pics are witho...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 8, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle facial change gluten grains Inflammation redness skin Source Type: blogs
Pomalyst and Darzalex
Darzalex (daratumumab) is a potent myeloma treatment by itself, but even more so when combined with Pomalyst (pomalidomide), and that is what my Dr WG wants me to have now. I couldn't agree more. Two studies that have benefited other people have failed for me, one after the other, and my IgG and M-Spike have increased. Far worse, my most recent PET/CT shows five lesions in my bones including three scary ones in the spine, so it's time to bring out the big guns.
I've been taking Pomalyst again now for a month, 2 mg every day, with dexamethasone (DEX) 40 mg weekly, waiting for the drugs from the most-recen...
Source: Myeloma Hope - April 7, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Darzalex infusion Source Type: blogs
Pomalyst and Darzalex
Darzalex (daratumumab) is a potent myeloma treatment by itself, buteven more so when combined with Pomalyst (pomalidomide), and that is what my Dr WG wants me to have now. I couldn ' t agree more. Two studies that have benefited other people have failed for me, one after the other, and my IgG and M-Spike have increased. Far worse, my most recent PET/CT shows five lesions in my bones including three scary ones in the spine, so it ' s time to bring out the big guns.
I ' ve been taking Pomalyst again now for a month, 2 mg every day, with dexamethasone (DEX) 40 mg weekly, waiting for the drugs from the most-rece...
Source: Myeloma Hope - April 7, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Darzalex infusion Source Type: blogs
Stephen’s return from the medical quagmire
Stephen shared his 60-day Wheat Belly experience:
“Started Wheat Belly 60 days ago after a major health crisis. I found out I had type 2 diabetes 2 and very bad cholesterol. My numbers 60 days ago were: cholesterol 189, triglycerides 475, LDL could not be measured as it was so bad, HDL was 32. Two weeks ago: 20 pound weight loss, wearing a 15.5-inch neck size shirt compared to an 18. Triglycerides 79, LDL 25, HDL 40, cholesterol 81.
“I was first told on January 24, 2016 that my glucose level was 157. Forty five days later, my average glucose was 107 when measured by my diabetes counselor by downloading the data...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories cholesterol diabetes gluten grains HDL statins triglycerides Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Sexism in Medical Education
The medical school professor stands affront a group of first year students in a mid-size auditorium. “I need a go-to guy,” he says, “someone to direct my questions towards.” He scans the room. “I’ve never actually had a go-to girl, before,” he admits. Later in the lecture, he makes a joke at a male student’s expense. “I joke!” he laughs. “Usually I don’t pick on the girls of the class – they can be too emotional – its true! My wife tells me it’s true.”
During an exercise aimed at discussing issues of public health, the facilit...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - February 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Advocacy Health Professions Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 53-year-old man with right-sided facial weakness
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 53-year-old man is evaluated for persistent right-sided facial weakness. Three months ago, he first noticed “droopiness” of the right side of his lower face, difficulty closing the right eye and wrinkling the forehead, increased sensitivity to loud noises, and occasional slurred speech. Bell palsy was diagnosed, and he began a 10-day course of prednisone. He has noted only limited improvement, with continued facial drooping and mildly dysarthric speech; he now uses an eye patch over his right eye a...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 6, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: mksap Tags: Conditions Neurology Source Type: blogs
Jenny reverses fatty liver, skin rashes, joint pain . . . and loses 65 pounds
Jenny shared her photos and experience living the Wheat Belly lifestyle. Although she did not start specifically on the Wheat Belly pathway, the extravagant improvement in health made her wonder what exactly allowed all of her health conditions, not just weight, to disappear.
“Just wanted to share a picture of me as a ‘before’ and ‘during,’ because I’m still not done! I began my journey on January 12, 2015. I began as an Atkins dieter purely to lose weight. I did that, but 2 weeks into it I noticed such major changes in my body and mind that I knew there was something bigger.
“Pri...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - January 6, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories fatty liver gluten grains high cholesterol joint pain keratosis pilaris NAFLD skin rash Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 21-year-old woman with a rash in the lower extremities
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 21-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of painful nodules and a rash in the lower extremities, along with pain and swelling of the wrists, knees, and ankles. She reports a low-grade fever and a 2.7-kg (6.0-lb) weight loss since the onset of symptoms. She has taken naproxen with some relief. History is significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease and acne. Medications are over-the-counter famotidine as needed and minocycline.
On physical examination, temperature is 38.2 °C (100.8 °F), blood pr...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 26, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: mksap Tags: Conditions Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
Matthew’s incredible Wheat Belly transformation
Remember Matthew? I previously shared his story and photos, including his 80-pound weight loss and change in cholesterol values.
But there is much more to his story that he has been sharing on the Official Wheat Belly Facebook page. Because the changes he described were so extensive, I’ve collected his comments here. Put together, Matthew’s health transformation is nothing short of astounding. He previously told us that hypertension and pre-diabetes have reversed with now normal blood pressure and blood sugars. But just read on and see how much more happened.
Matthew’s experience is a terrific example of ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - November 27, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acid reflux allergy asthma cholesterol cramps gerd gluten grains heartburn IBS indigestion spastic colon Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Test your medicine knowledge: 59-year-old man with gout
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of gout. He was doing well on colchicine and allopurinol but developed hypersensitivity to allopurinol, which resolved with cessation of the agent. He then began to have more frequent gout flares; two flares occurred in the past month and were treated with prednisone. History is also significant for hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and dyslipidemia. Current medications are colchicine, lisinopril, metoprolol, and simvastatin.
On physical examination, tempe...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 7, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: mksap Tags: Conditions Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
What medications have you been able to stop on the Wheat Belly lifestyle?
I posed this question on the Wheat Belly Facebook page recently and received an overwhelming response. Here, I share a partial list of the responses: medications people have been able to stop by following the Wheat Belly lifestyle.
Just take a look at this incredible list: these represent medications prescribed by doctors to, in effect, “treat” the consequences of consuming wheat and grains. They prescribe drugs to treat the inflammation, swelling, skin rashes, gastrointestinal irritation, high blood sugars, airway allergy, and other abnormal effects all caused by wheat and grains.
The list includes anti-inf...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - October 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle asthma cholesterol diabetes drugs gluten grains hypertension prescription medication reflux Source Type: blogs
A drug to treat a drug to treat a drug . . .
Stacy shared her story of wheat- and grain-free success after experiencing the all-too-common disaster called modern healthcare.
“I had been having gastrointestinal problems off and on for quite a while (a year or so). I would have days where I could barely function. Since I am a middle-aged woman, I kept thinking it was a combination of hormonal issues and ‘something I ate’–turns out it was! On June 22nd, everything came to a head and I was absolutely miserable. Long story short, the EGD showed I had gastritis and my scans and colonoscopy confirmed I had ileitis. The gastroenterologist put me on N...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - October 3, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle colitis gastritis gluten grains ileitis 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
Autoimmunity: Drug Abuse
The Wheat Belly lifestyle that begins with elimination of the worst and most dominant of all grains in the diet, semidwarf wheat products, followed by elimination of its closely-related brethren in other grains, is a powerful start in reversing the 200-some diseases of autoimmunity.
We now know that the gliadin protein of wheat and related proteins in other grains initiate the increased intestinal permeability that begins the process, as highly inflammatory compounds, such as lipopolysaccharide from bacterial cell walls, are permitted entry into the body. We also know that gliadin itself gains entry into the bloodstream a...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle autoimmunity gluten grains Inflammation Source Type: blogs
Test your medicine knowledge: 72-year-old woman with COPD
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 72-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She has very severe COPD with multiple exacerbations. She has dyspnea at all times with decreased exercise capacity. She does not have cough or any change in baseline sputum production. She is adherent to her medication regimen, and she completed pulmonary rehabilitation 1 year ago. She quit smoking 1 year ago. Her medications are a budesonide/formoterol inhaler, tiotropium, and an albuterol inhaler as needed.
On physical examination, pulse rate is 9...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: mksap Tags: Conditions Pulmonology Source Type: blogs
