Can Gluten Cause Early Menopause?
Can Gluten Cause Early Menopause? Before tackling this question, let’s discuss a few basic definitions that will help you to understand this topic better. The female menstrual cycle or menstruation, is the monthly hormonal cycle that a female’s body goes through to prepare for pregnancy. This cycle is regulated by several different hormones to include […]
Potassium Deficiency – Is Gluten to Blame?
Potassium Deficiency – Is Gluten to Blame? Does gluten cause potassium deficiency? Should those with a celiac diagnosis or gluten sensitivity be concerned with supplementing potassium in their diet? The simple answer is yes, but before we dive into the connection between gluten sensitivity and potassium deficiency, let’s take a look at why this electrolyte […]
Can Gluten Cause Heart Disease?
Can Gluten Cause Heart Disease? Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. And we’ve been led to believe that eating red meat is the leading dietary risk factor because of its saturated fat and cholesterol content. However, mounting evidence doesn’t support this claim. Instead, current science suggests that gluten-containing […]
Dr. O – Do Grains and Gluten Cause Heart Disease
In the United States, it’s no secret that about 50% of the population is battling being overweight or obese. And though weight is just a number on a scale, it often comes with several side effects like poor health and disease – one of these being heart disease. If you exclude autoimmune diseases, heart disease, […]
Gluten Sensitivity and B Vitamin Deficiencies
B Vitamin Deficiencies – Are You at Risk? Low energy, brain fog, heart disease, liver damage, anemia, methylation problems, and much more… B Vitamin deficiencies can sabotage your overall health. Those with gluten induced gut damage are especially at risk for development of b vitamin deficiency. In part 1 of this special video series, I […]
High Blood Pressure Drug Side Effects Mimic Celiac Disease
Olmesartan is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. A new study finds that the side effects of this drug can induce symptoms that mimic celiac disease… A research study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings this week disclosed a very alarming discovery. Researchers have found an association between the prescription drug olmesartan and […]
Gluten and Your Broken Heart
Heart disease kills almost a million people every year in the U.S. Whole grains are often recommended as a means to help lower cholesterol. Unfortunately, for many, this advice is horrible. 3 million people in the U.S. (that we know of) have gluten sensitivity. For these people, gluten in grain is a big part of […]
Gluten Sensitivity Caused Heart Attack Symptoms
It has been well established that gluten sensitivity can cause autoimmune heart disease. It has also been confirmed that gluten induced malabsorption of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can lead to different forms of heart disease such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, congestive heart failure (weakened heart muscle), and palpitations. The following […]