Tag Archives: Health

Emotional Hygiene with Dr.Guy Winch

“We all know how to maintain our physical health, and how to practice dental hygiene, right?” he goes on to say we’ve been doing it “since we’re five years old. But what do we know about maintaining our physiological health?”
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Simply Awesome Kale Recipe

Kale with Garlic and Ginger

Recently I made a post on the super qualities of this cruciferous veggie- KALE. I love kale, you can see that here. And as I promised here is a super-simple intro to cooking Kale that could easily stand-along as a side dish or a lighter main.
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Should you go Gluten-free?

Should you be eating Gluten-Free?

1-minute Med School

Short answer: Only go gluten-free if you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. People with celiac disease are sensitive to gluten, a special type of protein found in wheat and other grains. They may experience diarrhea, bloating, anemia, weight loss, and eventually long term damage to the small intestine as a result of eating foods that contain gluten. A gluten-free diet eliminates symptoms and reverses damages to small intestine in most people with celiac disease, but for others, a gluten-free diet carries no benefit. In fact, needlessly restricting your diet may lead you to miss out on important nutrients your body needs, such as iron and B vitamins.
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