What It Really Means To Be Gluten Free
Dr. J. J. Gregor DC
I was reading a post in a Chron's disease forum, and I couldn't believe it when I saw someone become excited because they discovered Cocoa Puffs cereal was gluten-free. I wanted to scream!
There's been a lot of noise in the media about the benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle, and that's caused the food industry to produce a mind-numbing array of gluten-free labeled "foods." We've talked in the past about wheat and grain but let us dive a little deeper into gluten and why being gluten free is gaining popularity. Gluten is a protein that is a composite of gliadin and glutenin.
These composites are what cause allergic reactions and Celiac Disease, which is an allergic/autoimmune disease to gluten. People suffer abnormal immune reactions to partially digested gliadin, in other words, they have major inflammation in their small intestines. Gluten intolerance or sensitivity symptoms can include bloating, abdominal discomfort and pain, diarrhea, muscular disturba...
Soy - It's Not What You Think
Soy has been labeled a superfood that's been said to help menopausal symptoms, decrease the risk of heart disease, reverse osteoporosis, and fight cancer.
Unfortunately, I don't believe it is the amazing thing it's made out to be, and it's time to reconsider soy's place as a panacea of modern society. Very few of these benefits have been substantiated, and in fact is outright miss-representations of the facts.
So let’s talk about all the adverse effects of soy, which are a lot and not good for your body. "Soy foods can prevent osteoporosis." This fallacy came out of the observation that Asian cultures ate soy and have little or no incidents of osteoporosis.
This is not true; Soy foods can cause deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D, both needed for healthy bones. Calcium from bone broths and vitamin D from seafood, lard and organ meats prevent osteoporosis in Asian countries—not soy foods. "Soy can prevent some cancers" this thought is based on the fact that soy contains phytoes...
How Corn is Hurting You
By J. J. Gregor
Do you suffer from a skin condition? Have a mental imbalance (anything from ADD to Dementia to Depression)? Have an irritable bowl with diarrhea, constipation, or even both? Suffering from chronic fatigue? Or do you suffer from allergies? If you've answered 'yes' to any of these, hold off on your next run to the local pharmacy where you'll grab a quick fix. In fact, a fix may come from your diet. Chances are you're suffering, on some level, from a corn sensitivity. You might be trying to think back to the last time you had some corn on the cob. Shockingly enough, you're getting corn in your system from many other sources. It's a staple food source, often part of three to four meals a day! If it comes in a package, corn is most likely an ingredient. Why? Well, high Fructose Corn Syrup is the go-to sweetener in this country. Most of the cattle in this country are fed corn to fatten them before slaughter. Even some beers use corn as their grain of choice. ...
Wheat - What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing!
Wheat – What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing!
The smell of homemade bread on Sunday mornings. Wholesome. Comforting. Safe.
Except it's not.
Every time you eat bread, pasta, crackers, or any product made from wheat, you're triggering inflammatory processes that damage your gut lining, dysregulate your immune system, and contribute to chronic disease.
Heart disease. Autoimmune conditions. Brain disorders. Joint pain. Fibromyalgia. Depression and anxiety. Chronic fatigue. MS. ALS.
Wheat doesn't cause all of these conditions. But it plays a significant role in most of them—either as a primary trigger or as an aggravating factor that prevents healing.
Here's why wheat is a problem and what you need to know about gluten, celiac disease, and gluten sensitivity.
What Is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. The name comes from Greek and Latin, meaning "glue"—it's the protein that holds dough together and gives bread its chewy texture.
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