Archive for the category 'health'
On a Personal Note
So now, for something personal. I don’t usually go into a ton of detail on the overarching factors of my life. However, today, I do want to share a bit of information. And I hope you will take it as no more than that.
Just about 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While
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FDA: Spelt is Wheat
It seems like just about every week someone offers me bread or crackers and says, “don’t worry it’s spelt.”
These well meaning friends of mine know that I’m gluten intolerant and don’t eat wheat, yet have been lead to believe that spelt is ok for people with celiac disease and gluten allergies.
Each time this occurs, I
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Dirty Dozen
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has a list of the one dozen fruits and vegetables highest in pesticides. These are best avoided unless purchased organic. Their dirty dozen includes, in alphabetical order:
apples
bell peppers (sweet)
celery
cherries
grapes
lettuce
nectarines
peaches
pears
potatoes
spinach
strawberries
With fruit season almost upon us, I hope this list is useful.
Diagnosing Celiac Disease
UPDATE: I’ve posted a more current and thorough page with information and resources regarding celiac disease.
“Celiac disease is a an autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the small intestine, which can lead to malabsorption of nutrients. A genetic intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, triggers this destructive reaction of the
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