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Elimination Diet: What Is It and How to Implement It?

Millions of people struggle with their weight, digestive system, and overall health. It is incredibly frustrating to eat a meal only to suffer discomfort afterward. For many people, the root cause of the problems may be allergies, intolerance, or sensitivity to certain foods. Unfortunately, conventional medicine doctors are not well trained in nutrition and do not always see the direct correlation between food and illness.

People are starting to look to the elimination diet for help. Learn more what this is and how to implement it.

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Can a Healthy Diet Prevent Eczema Flare-Ups?

Making simple shifts in how and what you consume can have a dramatic impact in improving your skin health and lessen the severity of eczema flare-ups.  To understand the impact of diet on skin health, it is important to first understand exactly what eczema is and how it can be impacted by other systems of the body.

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Signs You May Have a Gluten Intolerance

Individuals in Western societies over-consume grains, responsible for causing a large number of health crises. Part of the problem is to skipping more nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich, fresh produce, or packing on a dangerous amount of excess weight. For many, the mere consumption of certain grains leads to a vast array of confusing and alarming symptoms, making it not only difficult to find the right dietary choices in a world where most processed food contains some grains but also lead to severe difficulties when it comes to maintaining a normal life, holding down a job, or engaging in free time activities. The culprit is the grains are often refined and genetically modified making its proteins extremely difficult to digest at such high consumption rates.  Their seeds are also heavily sprayed with pesticides causing them to be even more toxic.

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Understanding Asthma Attack Symptoms and Signs

A asthma is a frightening yet extremely common respiratory condition that affects approximately 25 million people in the United States alone. These numbers are staggering, especially when considering that over 25 percent of the sufferers are children. Asthma is characterized by swelling, inflammation, and narrowing of the airways where you struggle to breathe. Recognizing the symptoms of an asthma attack can save lives, which is why education about asthma and its physical signs is important.

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Are You Allergic? Common Allergy Symptoms and Triggers

Allergies affect an estimated 50 million people in the U.S. with the rate increasing every year. It is the fifth leading cause of chronic illness for people of all ages, and the third most common chronic illness in children. Learn what defines an allergy, common triggers and how to effectively treat it.

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Celiac Disease: Symptoms and How to Get Diagnosed

Many people have started questioning the integral role wheat plays in the diet since it is clearly associated with damaging the gut and causing inflammatory diseases. Learn how integrative medicine can help you combat gut issues that are otherwise causing havoc for most Americans.

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