What You Need To Know About Pregnancy And Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1% of the population. This occurs when the body reacts negatively to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and other grains. When individuals with celiac disease consume gluten, it causes damage to the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients. Celiac Disease can have significant […]
Could Celine Dion Be Reacting to Gluten?
“Celine Dion Concert – Singing ‘Taking Chances’” by Anirudh Koul is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 . Could Celine Dion Be Reacting to Gluten? It’s always unfortunate when a celebrity speaks out about a medical condition, but the silver lining is that it draws attention to a condition that may go unnoticed for many of […]
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 […]
Gluten, Grains, and Breast Cancer
Gluten, Grains, and Breast Cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Is there a connection between gluten and breast cancer? Incredibly, 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is estimated that in 2021, 281,550 […]
Gluten Sensitivity – A Cause for Anxiety, Depression, and Migraine
A Medical Mystery… Meet Mary… She is a 34 year old mother of two children – a boy and a girl. She is blessed because she gets to stay home with them, and she loves nothing more than being a mom. Up until last year, Mary was doing just fine (so she thought). And then […]
The Thyroid Summit – Why You Should Watch This Free Event
Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is one of the most common medical conditions diagnosed in the U.S. Thyroid medications account for the 4th most commonly prescribed drug. It costs patients more than 4 billion annually to treat, while the disease effects an estimated 13 million plus people(Data source here). The Thyroid Problem Typical symptoms of low thyroid condition […]
Gluten Free Make Up
Toxic Cosmetics – Are You Putting Yourself at Risk? Dr. Osborne here, Most brands of make up are extremely toxic. Women using these products on a consistent basis are putting themselves at great health risk. Below you can listen to the interview I recently did with Jay Harper, founder of Red Apple Lipstick. Some of […]
Gluten and Endometriosis – Is There a Connection?
Does a Gluten Free Diet Cure Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a common condition affecting as many as 10% of women in the U.S. The condition occurs when cells from the inner uterus grow outside of the uterus in the abdominal cavity. The cells are under the influence of hormones especially during menstruation. During this time they […]