Autoimmune Diseases in Women: Understanding the Risks and Importance of Lifestyle, Diet, and Gut Health

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Autoimmune Diseases in Women: Understanding the Risks and Importance of Lifestyle, Diet, and Gut Health Introduction: Autoimmune diseases are a growing issue in our society, affecting millions of people worldwide. These diseases are caused when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells or tissues in the body. While anyone can develop an autoimmune disease, it…

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Learning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Autoimmune Thyroiditis Hashimoto's Disease. 3d Illustration Showing Antibodies Attacking Thyroid

Learning to Live with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism. It’s responsible for more than 90% of cases. If you’ve been diagnosed or think you may be at risk, there are medical treatments and lifestyle changes that can help you to manage underactive thyroid symptoms. Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism develops when your immune…

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Three Reasons to Go Easy on Gluten

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3 Reasons to Go Easy on Gluten Gluten has been the topic of hot debate by a growing number of healthcare providers. The literature is overflowing with the detrimental impact gluten has on the intestinal wall.   Leaky Gut When you eat gluten, your body produces a molecule called zonulin. The increase in zonulin is linked…

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Are You Suffering from Histamine Intolerance?

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Are You Suffering from Histamine Intolerance? Histamine intolerance occurs when there is a buildup of histamine in the body. Many foods contain high histamine levels, and various health conditions and medications can contribute to an intolerance (See below for a list of common symptoms). Histamine is a chemical that sends messages to the brain, signals…

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8 Intermittent Fasting Benefits

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Intermittent Fasting Intermittent Fasting (IF) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. Besides assisting with weight loss, IF has many additional health benefits I will share in this article. By definition, intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that involves regular, short-term fasts — or periods of minimal or no food consumption. Intermittent…

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Periodontal Disease and C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Periodontal disease and CRP

Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It’s typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—to build up on the teeth and harden. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, initiated by the presence of a bacterial biofilm, called dental plaque, which affects both the periodontal…

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Does the FODMAP Diet Help or Harm?

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This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Charles Penick, MD  For those suffering from digestive issues, mealtime can be nearly unbearable. The consequences of chronic indigestion can seriously interfere with the quality of life. Many diets and interventions are born out of a desire to help relieve people from their digestive issues, but not all…

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Why Your Probiotic May Be Causing You More Harm Than Good

Gut and Probiotics

When it comes to taking probiotics, most people think they’re a quick fix for gastrointestinal discomfort, but they aren’t. While they can help with some issues, when it comes to gut health, there are no quick fixes because so much in our lifestyle impacts the gut. So in this video, I am going to cover the little known side effects of taking probiotics.

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