Does a Gluten Free Diet Cure Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a common condition affecting as many as 10% of women in the U.S. The condition occurs when cells from the inner uterus grow outside of the uterus in the abdominal cavity. The cells are under the influence of hormones especially during menstruation. During this time they[…]
Monthly Archives: January 2013
More Reasons to Avoid Corn A recent recent study examined the content of the mold toxin, fumonisin, in frequently consumed “gluten free” corn based products commonly eaten by those with celiac disease following a gluten free diet. The study also looked at the nutritional quality of the diet of celiac patients and found it to[…]
The Road to Recovery Requires Re-evaluation… Many of you who are trying to recover from the damages of gluten sensitivity may not have looked at your medications as a potential to create nutritional deficits and subsequently create health problems. Often times the health problems caused by nutritional deficits are the same issues we face with[…]
Low Impact Exercise That Works Dr. Osborne here, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with one of the worlds leading experts in pilates based exercise, Sylvia Flavela. As many of you know, consistent exercise is one of the biggest challenges in life – especially for those with years of poor health as a result[…]
The State of the Gluten Free Union We all share the common goal of good health, prosperity, and spiritual peace for the new year. Over the past year, we have seen the popularity of the gluten free diet continue to grow. Hundreds of thousands of sick people have gravitated toward this way of eating and[…]
When going gluten free, many either forget the importance of exercise or they are suffering with joint pain thus their exercise options are limited. For these people, one of the safest and most effective ways to exercise is to focus on body weight activities. Pilates is a style of exercising that does this with great[…]
The Mystery of IBS – Why Gluten Sensitivity Should Always Be Considered A recent article published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology discusses a new task force put together by the American College of Gastroenterology. Their recommendation is that patients suffering with IBS should be screened for gluten sensitivity… Historically, it has been reported that[…]
Can gluten stunt growth in children? Can gluten stunt growth in children? It is well established that patients with celiac disease can have wasting and malnutrition. Many of them have a hard time putting or keeping weight on. Traditionally, the thought process behind why this occurs has been focused on chronic diarrhea, and nutritional loss[…]
Gluten Found to be a Cause of Autoimmune Hair Loss To date, there have been 100’s of symptoms, syndromes, and diseases linked to gluten exposure for those with gluten sensitivity. One of these little known diseases is alopecia areata (autoimmune hair loss). This condition can affect men and women and typically manifests as circular balding[…]
Performing a Gluten Free Detox Cleanse… The question of cleansing comes up on a regular basis. Should you cleanse? How often? Is it helpful? Often times when going gluten free many people like to start this process with a detox or cleanse. The question I commonly get asked is – Should I perform a detoxifying[…]