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crohn’s disease

Q&A: How To Use Simple Foods As Natural Cures for Depression

December 29, 2009

Q: Jacinta writes: I’m new to juicing and am hoping to find the right combination to help aid in anxiety and depression. Any ideas?

A:Hello Jacinta! I have some mood lifting ideas for you this winter.
Overall, I love winter holidays. This is the time I cherish the most because I spend it with my family and [...]

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Yeast Infection (Candidiasis): Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis

October 8, 2009

Overview
The candida yeast infection is a fungal infection that affects the digestive tract or exterior of the body of both men and women. The fungi become prevalent enough that they cause infections, especially in warm and moist areas. Examples include thrush (mouth and throat), vaginal yeast infections, skin and diaper rash.
Candida albicans first invades the [...]

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Patient Beware! What Your Doctor Forgets To Tell You May Save Your Life

August 16, 2009

Most people hold doctors in high esteem. We look up to them, and even sometimes assume they are infallible. While most doctors do have our best interest in mind, there are dangerous exceptions.
A recent study has revealed doctor negligence in regards to their patients’ lab or screening tests. The primary care clinicians and their staffs [...]

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Peppermint Tea and Food Intolerance Test for IBS, Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.

July 13, 2009

I received the following inquiry from one of my blog readers:
“Hi Galina, thanks so much for the great blog! I was diagnosed with UC 6 years ago, but I’ve had symptoms since high school. I’ve tried to track which foods cause flare ups, but it seems very inconsistant. Coffee and soda are my two [...]

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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 for [...]

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Best Health Books on… Fasting

June 22, 2008

Why would anyone want to stop eating? Food can heal, right?  Actually, calorie restriction and periodic fasting have been used as a cure-all for centuries.  When fasting, fat people become skinny, sick people become well, and sluggish people become energetic.
At first, I was very skeptical about fasting because I was afraid of being [...]

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