“During some of these conversations, the rigid doctor-patient divide fell away and I felt a human connection. In the best conversations, there were two adults in the room who respected on another. One, the doctor, had a wealth of knowledge about bodies in general and the other, me, had a wealth of information about oneContinue reading “It Took 12 Doctors to Solve the Mystery of My Tingling Fingers”
Category Archives: Gluten
3 Reasons “Cheating” Does not work!
Hi Fran Sussman here from Sussman Holistic Services and fransussman.com I want to talk to you today about the concept of “Cheating”. If you have convinced yourself that a little “Cheating” is OK, there are three reasons that you might want to reconsider! First of all, like it or not, you cannot cheat your biochemistry.Continue reading “3 Reasons “Cheating” Does not work!”
Ex-Vegans Anne Hathaway And Bill Clinton Praise Paleo-Style Low-Carb Diets For Energy And Weight Loss
I wrote previously about Bill Clinton’s decision to go vegan and how difficult it can be to stay healthy, long term, with that approach. For many people on the Standard American Diet (SAD) going vegan might be beneficial initially if they are replacing processed foods and junk foods with real food. That’s always a goodContinue reading “Ex-Vegans Anne Hathaway And Bill Clinton Praise Paleo-Style Low-Carb Diets For Energy And Weight Loss”
UCLA study: Non-drug treatment may reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients | abc7news.com
They avoided simple carbs, gluten and processed foods. They increased their fish intake, took yoga and meditated. They were instructed to take melatonin, get adequate sleep, incorporate vitamin B-12, vitamin D-3 and fish oil. and guess what: It worked! These are the same principles I teach clients every day in my work. (other than melatoninContinue reading “UCLA study: Non-drug treatment may reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients | abc7news.com”
Top 12 Nutritional Mistakes I See in My Practice
Here are the top 12 nutritional mistakes I see in my practice right now by people TRYING to eat healthier. Are you making any of them?
Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed: Small trial succeeds using systems approach to memory disorders — ScienceDaily
“It is noteworthy that the major side effect of this therapeutic system is improved health and an optimal body mass index, a stark contrast to the side effects of many drugs.” via Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed: Small trial succeeds using systems approach to memory disorders — ScienceDaily. There is SO much fear aroundContinue reading “Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed: Small trial succeeds using systems approach to memory disorders — ScienceDaily”
The Well-Anticipated Challenge
Hi, Fran Sussman here. Here’s what we now know from research: Gluten increases inflammation in everyone. It increases the risk of heart disease in everyone, increases insulin resistance and diabetes, as well as increases the risk of auto-immune diseases. That’s a pretty comprehensive list of what you want to avoid as you age. We alsoContinue reading “The Well-Anticipated Challenge”
Check Your Nutrition IQ: 10 Common Assumptions You Might Have Wrong
Are you sure about what you know nutritionally? Find out the truth and make it work for you!
Gluten Sensitivity: You Are What You… Digest
Most people wouldn’t think that these could all be caused by a food sensitivity, but they often are. Sensitivity to gluten, the protein in wheat, barley, oats, spelt and other grains, can cause these problems, and many more. People often undergo years of treatment for these symptoms without ever being diagnosed for the true underlying problem: gluten sensitivity. Although gluten is not always the cause, it may be possible to successfully manage many of these health issues only if gluten is removed from the diet.
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