I stumbled upon this information while participating in a Facebook forum. I had never considered my allergy to latex to be associated to foods! After reading about cross reactive foods, it's clear that I may have "missed the boat" on this for way too long! I found that natural fruits and … [Read more...]
Tellspec – The Allergy Device That Could Change Lives
In 2000 I found out that I was Gluten Intolerant. Needless to say I had suffered for many years with stomach pain, fatigue, mood swings, and many more issues that come with food allergies. Doctors told me I had "irritable bowel syndrome," or IBS. I ditched western medicine … [Read more...]
Spring Clean Your Colon – the Benefits of a Colonic
As we age, it becomes clearer that our younger years have actually harmed our bodies internally. The pesticides, chemicals, dyes, alcohol and environmental toxins begin to weigh us down. While colonic aren't a glamorous topic, they do offer some great advantages to those who are working hard … [Read more...]
Natural Solution For Seasonal Sensativities – Plantiva AllerDx Review
I generally have to take a daily allergy pill. I use them for seasonal allergies as well as my food allergies as a precautionary measure. However, I worry about becoming dependent on them and the possible side effects that long term use could have on my body. I recently … [Read more...]
Avoid The Crack Weight Loss Pills Use This Natural Fat Loss Aid – CLA
The supplement industry is a billion dollar market. However, since supplement are not regulated by the FDA it's hard to gauge which fat loss supplements are safe and which supplements will cause potential harm to you body. Stimulants that are added to weight loss supplements can be the … [Read more...]
Is Your Adrenal System Keeping You From Losing Weight – Take The Quiz
Not many people know what the adrenal system is, even fewer, know how to fix it. In simple terms, this system is responsible for the "fight or flight" mechanism. It releases adrenaline that aids the body in survival. However, over the years the human race adapted and changed. We don't have to … [Read more...]
Flush The Toxins To Feel Your Best – Charcoal Pills
Charcoal has been used for centuries to rid the body of toxins. If you've had a "bad weekend," ate the wrong foods, are overly tired, bogged down, taking activated charcoal can be a life saver! Since I have food allergies and environmental allergies, my immune system seems to always be … [Read more...]
Could B-12 Shots Give You The Boost You Need?
While exiting my local health store (Henry's) I saw the flier on the door for B-12 shots. I've heard the shots have a lot of benefits but I've haven't tried them personally. They have long been linked to weight loss, energy, detoxing and cell recovery. Many celebrities and politician have been … [Read more...]
An Inside Look At “Gluten Free”
More and more people are finding out that they have allergies to foods. One of the biggest allergens is Gluten. Being gluten intolerant myself I know how much it can affect your life and the foods that you eat. Amazingly enough, the European countries have a huge head start over the United … [Read more...]
Eat It – Fight Comfort Foods With Polenta
While cruising the isles at Traders Joe's it's easy to get sucked into their seasonal comfort foods. In my quest to eat based on my food allergies, I've learned to eat low glycemic foods to fight cravings for flour and other carb packed foods. If you can't seem to kick your hunger for … [Read more...]
Fit Tip Daily Discount From YOU BAR
The nice people over at You Bar were generous enough to send me some samples of both there protein bars and shakes. Since I am allergic to everything under the sun it's makes finding protein shakes and bars quite the challenge. I specified that I wanted a protein bar with no nuts, no … [Read more...]
“Gluten Free” Gets It’s Own Trademark Symbol
For those of us who are gluten intolerance; life can be very challenging. Now "gluten free" products have reached a new level! They are now marked with their own trademark label so allergy sufferers can distinguish products easier. More and more products are donning this trademarked … [Read more...]