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      Celiac Disease is on the Rise

      August 21, 2011 /

      It seems that the big new health trend is gluten-free.

      Gluten seems to be everywhere and in everything, especially if you suffer from Celiac Disease.

      We hear of gluten intolerance and celiac disease so often because there has been a marked increase of the population who suffer with this autoimmune disease.

      The amount of gluten in our food, which has risen in the last 90-100, as well as improvements in hygiene and sanitation have been noted to contribute to the affliction.

      Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that causes the body’s immune system to attack the small intestine, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. The attack is prompted by exposure to gluten, a protein found in such grains as wheat, rye and barley.

      The disease interferes with proper digestion and, in children, prompts symptoms that include bloating, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Adults with celiac disease are less likely to show digestive symptoms but will develop problems such as anemia, fatigue, osteoporosis or arthritis as the disorder robs their bodies of vital nutrients.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Bill Clinton Becomes a Vegan to Save His Life

      August 20, 2011 /

      Once famous for his love of junk food and his famous stops at McDonald’s, former president Bill Clinton has embraced a vegan lifestyle to prevent heart disease.

      Former President Clinton now considers himself a vegan. He’s dropped more than 20 pounds, and he says he’s healthier than ever. His dramatic dietary transformation took almost two decades and came about only after a pair of heart procedures and some advice from a trusted doctor.

      Wellness

      Coupling Could Lead to a Longer Life

      August 19, 2011 /

      A new study of 500 million people finds that singles die younger than couples.

      If you’ve ever needed a reason to make that commitment this may be it.

      The researchers analyzed the data from some 90 previous studies, which included about 500 million people, and compared the risk of mortality for singles from those studies — defined as those who never married — to that of a married group, excluding those who are divorced or widowed.
      The researchers found the risk of death was 32 percent higher across a lifetime for single men compared to married men. Single women face a 23 percent higher mortality risk, compared to married women.
      In real numbers, “under the worse-case scenario,” single men could die about eight to 17 years earlier than their married male friends, says Roelfs, citing that nearly all of the data was gleaned from studies conducted in the last 60 years. Women don’t fare much better. They could die seven to 15 years earlier than their married female counterparts.

      Research, Wellness

      The Many Health Benefits of Yogurt

      August 19, 2011 /

      Yogurt is truly one of nature’s miracle foods.

      From weight loss to preventing certain types of cancer, yogurt has been a part of the diet of some of the world’s healthiest and most long lived people.

      So indulge in a creamy, yummy, satisfying treat that treats you well!

      First off, your body needs to have a healthy amount of ”good” bacteria in the digestive tract, and many yogurts are made using active, good bacteria. One of the words you’ll be hearing more of in relation to yogurt is ”probiotics.” Probiotic, which literally means ”for life,” refers to living organisms that can result in a health benefit when eaten in adequate amounts.

      Miguel Freitas, PhD, medical marketing manager for Dannon Co., says the benefits associated with probiotics are specific to certain strains of these “good” bacteria. Many provide their benefits by adjusting the microflora (the natural balance of organisms) in the intestines, or by acting directly on body functions, such as digestion or immune function. (Keep in mind that the only yogurts that contain probiotics are those that say “live and active cultures” on the label.)

      Nutrition, Wellness

      3 Best Foods to a Flat Belly

      August 19, 2011 /

      Can you say Beans, Greens and Nuts?!

      These three food categories of will have you on your way to health and fitness, not to mention a flat belly!

      SPINACH AND OTHER GREEN VEGETABLES
      Superpowers Neutralize free radicals (molecules that accelerate the aging process)
      FightsCancer, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis

      BEANS AND LEGUMES
      Superpowers Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion
      Fights Obesity, colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

      ALMONDS AND OTHER NUTS
(With Skins Intact)
      Superpowers Build muscle, reduce cravings
      Fights Obesity, heart disease, muscle loss, wrinkles, cancer, high blood pressure

      Nutrition, Wellness

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