Nuts and Seeds – the Good and the Bad
Primal Diet - Modern Health
Nuts and seeds Topics – the good and the bad Healthiest nuts and seeds Reducing Phytic Acid content Calories in nuts and seeds Omega 3 and 6 fats Baking with Almond and Coconut Flour Nut and seed snacks Nuts and Seeds on a Herpes Diet
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Canker Sores and Mouth Ulcers
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I struggled with canker sores and mouth ulcers most of my life. Then I went gluten-free and committed to an Ancestral Diet. I get mouth sores occasionally if I bite the inside of my lip. These are not cankers, viral or allergic. Topics covered: Canker Sores vs. Mouth Ulcers Canker Sores and Herpes Virus Causes of Canker Sores Gluten Antibodies Without Celiac Disease Causes of Mouth Ulcers Full description at https://www.ondietandhealth.com/resources/canker-sores-and-mouth-ulcers/
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5 Rules for Gluten-Safe Kissing
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Gluten-safe kissing is important to talk about. If you’re sensitive to gluten, what happens when a kissable partner has eaten pizza or had a beer lately? How careful do we need to be? Can we get “glutened” from kissing? Several studies show that proteins from foods can linger in the mouth several hours after consumption. Some mouths clear them faster than others. Rules for Gluten-Safe Kissing Check your own make-up, , chapstick, lotions, soaps and shampoos. Check your partner’s bathroom as well. Kisses on the cheek are fine, as long as no saliva or...
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Pros and Cons of Latex Mattresses
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There are many pros and cons of latex mattresses, mostly pro! The more you learn about this natural material, the more there is to love. My first latex mattress was too firm - I did not pick one suited for my slender frame. Then I found and learned the secret of a great bed - every mattress FloBeds makes is customized for you and for anyone sharing the bed. I now have 2 FloBeds mattresses and give them AND the company a 5-star rating.
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The Healthiest Oil You Never Heard Of
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I eat the healthiest oil I can find, and Tea Seed Oil is one you’ve probably never heard of. What is Tea Seed Oil? Tea Seed Oil is not the same as Tea Tree Oil. It is not an essential oil.
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Why Most Grains Are Bad For You, And What To Do About It
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This is a topic that could fill four newsletters, but I want to mention some points about grains that I feel strongly about. First let’s talk about gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and spelt, and is a contaminant in most oats as they are often shipped or processed with wheat. Gluten-free diets are becoming well-known now, and many scientific studies are showing that gluten intolerance is much more common than previously suspected.
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Herbivores vs. Carnivores
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The digestive systems of herbivores and carnivores tells a lot about what each are meant to eat. Humans model carnivore digestion patterns. Digestive systems of herbivores vs. carnivores I began researching equine digestion to check a hunch that my elderly pony had an ulcer. She was biting her sides and seemed uncomfortable. In learning her non-human digestive system, several points became clear. Some creatures are born to be vegetarians, and some are not. Should humans be vegetarians? Looking at differences in digestion may help answer that question.
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5 Steps I Took To Heal Leaky Gut
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If you want better health now and in the future, you have to heal leaky gut. It may be the key to preventing and reversing autoimmune disorders which some say most ALL of us have. And helping resolve pain, bloating, allergies, headaches, rashes and more.
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4 Foods to Avoid with Herpes or Shingles
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There are several common foods to avoid with Herpes or Shingles. You may be eating these daily! Having personally struggled with both these viruses, I’ve learned my tolerance level of these foods when well and when stressed. Herpes viruses live in the nervous system, and when we’re overtaxed, anxious or angry, inflammatory stress hormones and other substances suppress the immune system, allowing the virus to overwhelm our defenses. When you’re feeling strong, healthy and rested, you may be able to handle these edibles better. It’s not just the items themselves, but how your health...
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GABA – The Forgotten Neurotransmitter MC Draft
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What do you know about GABA - the forgotten neurotransmitter? We've heard about Serotonin and its use as an antidepressant but we seldom hear about the related GABA neurotransmitter and its effects on the body. Full show notes
info_outlineThe adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understanding how these glands affect each other helps address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time.
The goal of natural (Functional Medicine) health care is resolving the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. If you're treating your thyroid lab numbers but not checking adrenal function you may be missing something!