There's evidence suggesting that gluten sensitivity may be at the root of many neurological and psychiatric conditionsi -including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What is Gluten? It's a protein found in wheat grain and part of "gluey" proline and glutamine rich proteins known as prolamines. Prolamines are found in all cereal grains, even rice, corn and oats, … [Read more...]
12 Reasons to Avoid Soy (Even Organic and GMO-Free Soy)
Confused about which foods are really healthy? You're not alone.TV commercials and advertisements in magazines often lead us to believe that foods like soy beans are healthy. In fact, I've seen ads that promote its benefit in preventing breast cancer - when the reality is far from the truth. Keep reading to learn more about the dangers of soy and why you should avoid any … [Read more...]
How to Pack a Gluten-Free Emergency Kit
September is Emergency Disaster Preparedness Month. I always remember this because two years ago there was a blackout in San Diego for an entire day. No one in the region had electricity. And I was due to have my third child at any moment. Luckily, we made it through without any problems. But that experience was a stark reminder that I needed to get our family ready for a … [Read more...]
Why My Family is Gluten Free and Why You Should Consider It Too
Our gluten-free story began in early 2012. My husband had been experiencing chronic back pain for years due to severely bulging discs in his lower back that resulted in back surgery. He continued to experience back pain even after his surgery, and we sought the help of a rheumatologist – even though we were told his issues stemmed from osteoarthritis. Why My Family is Gluten … [Read more...]
Why We Got a Gluten Allergy Lab Test at Home
It's probably no surprise that many food allergies can be hereditary. It was definitely the case for us.In 2012, my husband was diagnosed as borderline celiac along with food allergies to soy and eggs. In fact, years of an undiagnosed gluten allergy lead to leaky gut syndrome and autoimmune issues. Luckily, we had a holistic rheumatologist who diagnosed him properly and put … [Read more...]