Diet

Water or Coke?

November 2, 2009

When I moved to USA in 1979, my drink of choice was Coca-Cola. I was literally addicted to this sweet, bubbly soda. Later after my college graduation with a BS degree in Food, Diet and Nutrition, I worked in New York hospital where my colleague nutritionist gave me an article about water and coke. After [...]

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Q & A: Candida Albicans: Often-Overlooked Cause of Adrenal Fatigue and Hypothyroid

August 25, 2009

Q: Adrienne writes: Dear Galina, I just stumbled upon your website and it is so interesting.  We don’t officially have colitis here, but we have other issues.  It appears that I have candida but I do have hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue and some starting insulin resistance.  My son has vitamin D deficiency, life threatening food [...]

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Dangerously Overlooked Cause of Crohn’s Disease

June 23, 2009

Crohn’s disease is a lifelong struggle for many people. It could be a life sentence of pain and suffering. Besides prescription medicines, the answer may come in the form of a highly effective dietary solution plus inexpensive vitamin supplement. 1. What is the right diet for patients with Crohn’s Disease? A gluten-free diet is recommended [...]

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The Specific Carbohydrate Diet: Positives and Negatives

June 3, 2009

Hi Galina, I have been suffering from UC for two years. I am currently on Mesasal pills and I have just started on SCD by Elaine Gottschall. Have you heard of it? Please let me know when Colitis Healing Manual is out. Thank you. -Igor Hello Igor! Thanks for writing. The Mesasal / Mesalamine medication [...]

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