Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Risk of C.diff High When Taking Certian Acid Reflux Medications

A recent study completed by the Mayo clinic caught my eye. The study indicated that patients taking histamine-2 receptor antagonists has an increased risk of developing a nasty stomach bug called C. diff. Some examples of histamine 2 receptor antagonists include many drugs used to decrease stomach acid in conditions like GERD. Zantac, Axid,... Read moreChevron
Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D.

Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D., Health Guide

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Fitness Expert

Food as a Tool: Lessons from TEDMED 2013

I attended a really interesting conference this spring: TEDMED 2013. There was a lot going on at TEDMED but for me, as it often does, it ultimately came down to the food. It began with a crouton: Not just any crouton, but perhaps the best crouton I've ever had. I don't know why or how it was so good, but I do know that this crouton was selected... Read moreChevron
posted 05/14/2013, comments (0)|
Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D., Health Guide

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Author & Chronic Illness Advocate

Stuffed French Toast

Reflux Friendly Cooking is a weekly feature full of quick and easy food ideas that are acid reflux friendly and can be easily modified to meet the needs of everyone in your family! Each week I’ll provide a simple menu that is designed for easy digestion. I’ll also give you suggestions on how to modify the same recipe for others in your... Read moreChevron
posted 04/29/2013, comments (0)|
Elizabeth Roberts

Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

Who Should Be Eating Gluten Free?

Gluten-free products have hit the mainstream in the past year and I personally think there is a lot of confusion over what this means and who should be eating these foods and how much of them should be eaten.   First, we need to know what gluten is. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, spelt, semolina, durum, barley, rye and triticale.... Read moreChevron
posted 04/29/2013, comments (0)|
Melina Young

Melina Young, Health Guide

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Diagnosed with celiac disease in July '10 - awesome since May '85

FDA Gluten Free Food Labeling Rule

On Tuesday, August 2, the FDA posted a news release announcing that they are reopening the comment period for the gluten free food labeling rule. The basic information in the release explains that the FDA is looking into having the guidelines be more stringent for allowing a label announce that it is "Gluten Free." The proposal does not want... Read moreChevron
posted 08/04/2011, comments (0)|