Archive for February, 2010
Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease Genetics
Link to Celiac.com article
HLA DQ typing consists of two subunits of the DQ molecule, an alpha and beta subunit. So, both DQ types that indicate a risk of celiac disease, DQ2 and DQ8, are made up of two protein subunits designated alpha and beta. They determine the complex letter and number combinations reported. For example, [...]
Statins Harmful to the Brain!
More reasons to be concerned about statins
Lipitor – Memory Thief – experiences of an astronaut
Weight Loss Lies
Have you been told these LIES when it comes to dieting and losing fat?
It’s not your fault you have been lied to. Most people have failed in an effort to lose weight because they have believed one or more of these lies:
LIE #1:
“Eat fewer calories and you will lose weight.”
The REAL Truth:
Low calorie diets completely [...]
Which Diet is the Best? A Nutrient Rich Diet!
Every day someone asks me which diet is the “best”.
This is a much more complicated question than you may think.
Although there are things that may work well for many people, we all have unique DNA and unique life experiences – that is what shapes us, regardless of the nature / nurture debate. And remember we [...]
February is Heart Health Month
Join us to learn about the interplay between hormones, inflammation and blood sugar as they relate to cholesterol, blood pressure and overall cardiovascular health.
Time: 5:30PM Thursday, February 25th
Location: Avon Library
Swine Flu – A ‘Fraudulent’ Pandemic to Sell Vaccines
On January 4, 2010 14 members from 10 countries in the Council of Europe stunned the world by calling H1N1 a FAKED pandemic!
In this motion asking the council to investigate the declaration of H1N1 as a pandemic, these members accused pharmaceutical companies of faking the pandemic and farming it out to the world, so they [...]
Aspartame has been Renamed and is Now Being Marketed as a Natural Sweetener
Artificial sweeteners especially aspartame has gotten a bad rap over the years, most likely due to studies showing they cause cancer. But not to worry Ajinomoto the company that makes Aspartame has changed the name to AminoSweet. It has the same toxic ingredients but a nice new sounding name.
And if you or your child happens [...]
Changing Your Beliefs About Health and Illness
The Effects of Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism on Brain Health
Many people are familiar with the fatigue, stubborn weight issues, dry skin and hairloss commonly associated with thyroid dysfunction, but few are aware of the effects on the brain.
Dr. Kharrazian explains in more detail the interconnected web of the thyroid and brain function.
Click the link below for more information
Dr. K News
Impact of maternal probiotic-supplemented dietary counselling on pregnancy outcome and prenatal and postnatal growth: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Expectant moms who were given probiotic supplements during their pregnancy demonstrated a significantly lower incidence rate of developing gestational diabetes and the probiotic supplementation reduced the risk of the offspring developing signs and symptoms of obesity as well.
The many benefits of healthy bacteria have been well documented and supplementation implemented in many countries around the [...]