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Is a Soy Allergy Causing Your Mystery Symptoms?

Posted by admin on May 15, 2012 in Mystery Symptoms with No Comments

A couple of weeks ago, a customer came through my line at the grocery store and I saw she was buying some of our gluten free products. I asked her if she was a “gluten free girl” like me and she said no, she had a soy allergy. That got me to thinking that as much as I talk about gluten intolerance on this blog; I hardly ever talk about other food allergies. So, here goes.

What is Soy?

Soy is a type of legume native toEast Asia. Soy and soy-based products are commonly eaten by vegetarians and lactose intolerant people as a substitute for meat and milk.

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Healthy Gluten Free Cooking

Posted by admin on May 13, 2012 in Guest Posts with No Comments

More and more people are realizing they have intolerance to gluten and are starting to look towards gluten free alternatives in their diet. If you’ve just discovered that gluten has been the cause of your health problems, then don’t panic because there are literally 100’s of fantastic, healthy gluten-free options available.

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Crazy and Unusual Natural Remedies

Posted by admin on May 11, 2012 in Guest Posts with 2 Comments

Just the thought of hookworms, maggots and leeches might be somewhat unappealing to most people. But how does ingesting or applying them to your skin sound? And what about intentional bee stings? No thanks. These are just a few of the many unusual remedies out there. But some of them actually work (and others, well, there’s little evidence to prove so). In fact, some therapies that have been around since ancient times are still being used today.

Now I’m not suggesting you venture off into the swamps in search of the finest leeches or throw yourself into a swarm of bees. Please don’t do that. These therapies are conducted under the supervision of trained medical professionals. There are a few household remedies, however, that you can certainly try at home after you’ve consulted your physician and they have given you the go ahead.

Again, please consult your physician first before trying any of the therapies mentioned below.

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Unexpected Health Benefits From Everyday Food

Posted by admin on May 7, 2012 in Guest Posts with No Comments

Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and fibre is key to staying healthy. While there is often a great deal of emphasis placed on the advantages of eating super foods and getting your 5 a day, there are many unexpected health benefits that come from foods many of us eat every day, and wouldn’t usually consider anything special or healthy.

Coffee: Coffee is rich in antioxidants which have a variety of health benefits. Studies have shown that women who drink three to four cups of coffee each day lower their risk of developing endometrial cancer by as much as 25 percent. These benefits are primarily found in coffee that contains caffeine. Experts recommend coffee drinkers avoid placing creamer in their coffee, as this may affect the way the body absorbs these antioxidants.

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You're not alone and you're not crazy.

When you suffer from mystery symptoms, that's what you need to hear. I know how it feels to be called a hypochondriac or told your symptoms are "all in your head". They're not. I suffered for 22 years with chronic stomach pain, muscle aches, yeast infections, brain fog and terrible fatigue until a homeopathic doctor told me he knew what was wrong with me: I had gluten intolerance. This blog is dedicated to you. You're still struggling to figure out what's causing your mystery symptoms. Don't give up. The answer is out there and I can help you find it.