Celiac & Gluten Q&A
With all of this news lately about Domino not-so-gluten-free pizza, we thought that this would be a good time to remind people what Celiac disease and Gluten intolerance is and is not. What...
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Understand What Causes Your Painful Constipation
The two major factors for defining constipation are the frequency of bowel movements and their firmness. One sign that your digestive system is functioning optimally is that you have at least one bowel...
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Sinusitis and Runny Nose Q&A
Chronic congestion of the sinuses, ears and/or the nose can be an extremely frustrating sinusitis problem that does not ever truly seem to go away. All too often I hear patients state that they have...
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What Foods Are Included in Allergy Testing?
Foods Included in the Standard Food Allergy Panel – 96 foods Dairy: Cow’s milk, whey, casein, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, goat’s milk. Meat and Poultry: beef, chicken, lamb, pork, chicken, eggs...
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Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber
Fiber can be soluble, meaning that it partially dissolves in water, or insoluble, meaning that it doesn’t. Although neither type typically cures IBS, soluble fiber (which is also called viscous fiber, and is found...
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Bacteria: The Bad and Ugly
What makes a bad bacteria bad? The worst bacteria (the ugly) either directly destroy tissue by feeding upon it or produce a toxin that destroys tissue. Other bacteria (the bad) react negatively to food,...
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How to Get Your Life Back From Heartburn Without Pills
In order to cure acid reflux disease, you must remove the cause of the problem and promote the healing process. It’s commonly believed that heartburn is the result of overeating. Although...
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Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Lemon Scones
This recipe comes thanks to Living Without Magazine. Free of gluten and the top eight food allergens, these delicious pastries are ideal for your holiday breakfast table. They’re also satisfying when served alone, the...
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Gallbladder Q&A
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea or abdominal pain often wonder if they have a problem with their gallbladder. Problems with the gallbladder can indeed cause...
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Food Allergies
Most people with IBS are suffering at least in part because of an allergic reaction to one or more foods. This often surprises people, who don’t believe that they have allergies. This is because...
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Food Allergies As A Major Cause Of Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most debilitating conditions in our culture. It is actually the number one cause of lost work days at Boeing. Unfortunately, treatment is limited and almost solely focused on anti-inflammatory...
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Stress Reduction
If you have been diagnosed with IBS, it is likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and adequate sleep, and to...
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Recommended Fiber Intake
The USDA recommends that adults take in a minimum of 25 to 35 grams of fiber daily, and soluble fiber should account for one-third to one-half of the total. As many as 60 grams...
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Acne & Food Allergies
Acne may be one of the most common conditions known to humans. It can be embarrassing, frustrating, and downright unfair. Fortunately, most of the time, it is also avoidable. The Traditional View of Acne...
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Haley’s Corner Bakery and Nature’s Market
“All Goodness, All Gluten Free.” That is the motto of Haley’s Corner Bakery located in Kent, WA. Haley’s, like many gluten free establishments, has a very personal story behind it. Haley is a little...
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Clif Nectar Bars
A fairly recent discovery of mine are the Clif Nectar bars. They have four different bars that have about just as many ingredients. The bars are named primarily for their ingredients: Cherry Pomegranate; Cranberry...
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Zing Bars, Check them out.
There is a new bar in town, and it’s called Zing. Zing bars are different than any other bar I’ve had. They have several flavors, two of which are Gluten, Dairy, Soy and Egg...
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Gluten, Dairy, and Soy Free Shopping Guide
Cecelia’s Marketplace, publisher of the Gluten Free Grocery Shopping Guide, now has two new books out. Recently released were a Gluten and Casein (Dairy) Free guide, and a Gluten/Casein (Dairy)/Soy Free guide. I was...
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Yoga Journal Drops the (Exercise) Ball
This months edition of Yoga Journal includes a short article in which I am quoted on the topic of food intolerance. Although the interview was quite extensive and I believe that the writer had...
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IgA Food Allergy Testing Now Available!
Measuring reactions to foods is a complex science and has traditionally involved measuring antibodies. Antibodies are produced by your immune system in response to things that it is attacking. Antibodies can be found in...
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Gluten in Vinegar
Vinegar is often a confusing food when it comes to gluten content. This goes back many years to a time when we assumed that because common white vinegar is distilled from a gluten containing...
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Karina’s Kitchen
Yesterday a patient told me about a great recipe website that I’d like to share with you. It’s called Karina’s Kitchen. It is actually a blog, but the concept is basically the same. Her...
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Gluten (and other allergen) Free Cooking Classes
A friend of mine, Sharon Gray, is now offering a gluten free cooking class at the Ravenna Whole Foods in north Seattle. These classes will be offered on a regular basis beginning Wednesday, July...
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