What is Gluten?

What is Gluten?

And Why Are People Eliminating it From Their Diets? Gluten is a protein found in the endosperm of wheat. All grains are a relatively recent addition to the human diet, having become an integral part of our meals with the invention of agriculture. It is no surprise...
Going Gluten Free?

Going Gluten Free?

I’ve been gluten free for years and years! Thankfully, the number of gluten-free food choices has grown ten-fold since I first decided to avoid gluten, and so I no longer feel different or left out. Grocery shopping is easy now, and I’ve found tried-and-true tricks to...
Histamine Intolerance

Histamine Intolerance

What is Histamine? Article by Dr. Amy Myers Histamine is a chemical involved in your immune system, proper digestion, and your central nervous system. As a neurotransmitter, it communicates important messages from your body to your brain. It is also a component of...
What is SIBO?

What is SIBO?

Have you ever eaten something and within a few hours realized that your stomach is so bloated that you can’t button your pants? It’s not uncommon for my patients to tell me that they wake up with a flat belly and by the end of the day they look six months...
7 Signs of Inflammation

7 Signs of Inflammation

Inflammation is one of the biggest, yet most preventable health threats of our time. I call it the “silent inferno.” It slowly simmers, destroying cells and, eventually, your health. Not all inflammation is dangerous. In situations where you hurt or injure yourself,...