(image thanks to nih.gov) What Causes Sinusitis and Runny Nose? Sinus infection (sinusitis) and runny nose are inflammatory conditions that result in mucous production and congestion. This leads to the resulting problems of sinus...
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Our intestines are a rich and thriving ecosystem, when we are healthy. Our intestines are a rich and thriving ecosystem, when we are healthy. The massive surface of our intestines (about the same as...
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The Standard Food Allergy Profile test takes the guesswork out of treating your condition and saves you a great deal of time, effort, and discomfort. And if by chance your test happens to be...
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Reason #1 One major obstacle to figuring out which foods are problematic is that, even on an elimination diet, you may not have truly eliminated all of your allergenic foods. Assumptions are often made...
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Stomach acid is your primary defense against food-borne infections. Stomach acid is vital to good health. It is the first major step in breaking down your food, which is so critical to proper nutrition....
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Many people with sinus infection complain that after having taken multiple courses of antibiotics or even following surgery, in the end they feel the same as they did before their treatment. Their sinusitis problem...
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If you suffer from IBS and other digestive problems then it is very possible that you have a microbial imbalance in your digestive tract. My clinic (The IBS Treatment Center) is proud to be...
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(img thanks to nih.gov) Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with a Food Elimination Diet Followed by Food Challenge and Probiotics “Conclusion: These data demonstrate that identifying and appropriately addressing food sensitivity in IBS patients not...
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An article from Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News discusses a recent study that sought to determine the connection between gastrointestinal microbiota and IBS in children ....
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(img thanks to redcedarwellness) This Chinese study certainly seems to get it right. From NIH.gov: OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the role of food intolerance in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (D-IBS). METHODS: Specific immunoglobulin...
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You can help your body fight off candida by eating foods that naturally strengthen your immune system. (img thx to candida-cures-recipes.com) What are the symptoms of Candida? Yeast can cause a large number of...
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Biopsy of small bowel showing celiac disease manifested by blunting of villi. (img thanks to wikipedia.org) What is celiac disease? You may have never heard of celiac disease, but it is actually a fairly...
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This week’s recipe comes thanks to Jules Gluten Free. Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated cane sugar 1/2 cup shortening, butter OR non-dairy alternative (Earth Balance® Shortening or Buttery Sticks) 2 large eggs (or favorite egg sub...
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Digestion should be the natural process of an exquisitely complex system that converts food into the materials needed for life: vitamins, minerals, fats, amino acids (proteins), and sugars (carbohydrates). From the average person’s point...
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The huge surface area of your digestive tube must be protected against injury from bad bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other toxins that may get into the digestive system with food or by any number...
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Many people with chronic headaches suffer from them for years with no permanent relief. Whether or not you have migraine headaches, tension headaches, sinus headaches, or an undetermined form of headache, it is very...
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(image thanks to acupuncture.com) Although not a major focus at our clinic, one of more interesting connections to the identification and removal of food allergies from their diet has been for some patients a...
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This recipe is Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Egg-Free, Corn-Free and comes thanks to Delight Gluten Free. Ingredients 1 package rice noodles 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons gluten-free Tamari soy...
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Constipation is one of the primary symptoms defined as IBS. The two major factors for defining constipation are the frequency of bowel movements and their firmness. One sign that your digestive system is functioning...
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Very interesting piece on the use of banana flour for gluten-free pasta. RIO DE JANEIRO, June 24 (UPI) — University of Brazil researchers say their gluten-free pasta from green banana flour tastes better than...
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(Image thanks to jhu.edu) Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with a Food Elimination Diet Followed by Food Challenge and Probiotics “Conclusion: These data demonstrate that identifying and appropriately addressing food sensitivity in IBS patients not...
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The Standard Food Allergy Profile test takes the guesswork out of treating your IBS and saves you a great deal of time, effort, and discomfort. And if by chance your test happens to be...
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A 10 year survey of U.S. hospitals found that millions of people visit the emergency room each year for abdominal pain. Why is this interesting? If you were one of them, then you might...
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Allergens. The immune system functions like a sentinel standing guard against foreign invaders. In the case of an allergy, the invaders are called allergens. The primary weapon that it uses against invaders is the...
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Below are some general guidelines for how to convert a traditional wheat-flour recipe to a gluten-free one. Excerpted from Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook by Jean Duane, Alternative Cook. One cup of...
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This article is a good chance to highlight that as more gluten free foods have come available, there are some that are even less healthy than the high-calorie, low nutrition foods they replace. It’s...
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Yes. Absolutely. I frequently see these same conditions in patients. And they are often caused by exactly the same things. Therefore patients often see the resolution of all three at the same time. From...
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(image thanks to etsu.edu) If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, it’s likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and adequate sleep,...
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Behçet’s Disease is a name given to define people who suffer from mouth ulcers (apthous ulcers) and any two of the following problems: recurring genital sores or ulcers, eye inflammation with loss of vision, skin...
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The typical medical approach for treating IBS involves either doing nothing, or guessing at the problem and trying different medications. Many of the patients that come to the IBS Treatment Center have been on...
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