You’ve probably heard of food intolerances to gluten, dairy, eggs, or other foods. But chemical intolerances, or sensitivities, have become increasingly common, as well. A person with a chemical sensitivity has an immune reaction to chemicals and heavy metals in air pollution, pesticides, plastics, adhesives, household cleaners, cosmetics, perfumes, and more. When exposed to these [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Do you have a chemical sensitivity?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged chelation, Chemical Sensitivity on February 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Hypothyroidism during pregnancy more common than thought
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, pregnancy on February 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A new study shows hypothyroidism during pregnancy may be more common that previously thought, thanks to new clinical guidelines for evaluating thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The study revealed hypothyroidism in 15 percent, or one in six, pregnant women, a 10 percent increase after using a narrower TSH range.
Heart disease is an inflammation disease
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged anti-inflammatory diet, gluten, heart disease, hypothyroidism, inflammation on February 15, 2012 |
You could eat a “heart-healthy” diet, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight and still be at risk for heart disease. Why? Because the root cause of heart disease is inflammation, and managing inflammation goes beyond standard prevention advice. The whole grain diet, inflammation, and heart disease Are you following popular guidelines by eating a [...]
Childhood stomach aches linked with adult depression and anxiety
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged anxiety, childhood stomach aches, Depression on February 8, 2012 |
Many dismiss childhood stomach aches as a normal part of growing up. However research shows that chronic childhood stomach aches could result in anxiety and depression later in life. A Stanford University researcher found that gastric irritation early in life could pave the way for lifelong psychological problems. Of course, not all childhood stomach aches [...]
Week 3 of cleanse is over!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
It’s hard to believe that the journey of the cleanse is over. Today, I am easing out of the cleanse, by going back to the elimination diet first. Week 3 was the hardest for me, as I think I was dealing with some PMS, but the worst I did was an extra tablespoon of almond [...]
Poor sleep habits raise the risk of dementia
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2012 |
Are you a night owl who can’t fall asleep? Are you half dead in the morning without several cups of coffee? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Our “body clock,” or circadian rhythm, regulates our sleep/wake cycles. A healthy circadian rhythm has you alert in the morning, [...]
