Food intolerance testing has been condemned in the mainstream media. They question whether it's valid or not. Although they make some good points, the truth is food intolerance testing can be a good tool to help patients discover what may be giving them some health problems. Last week, I wrote about the importance of identifying food intolerances. Identifying food intolerances and eliminating them can help prevent chronic illnesses like autoimmune diseases and it helps to improve your … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Diet: Truth Behind the Trend?
On September 20, 2018, Global News did a news story called ‘The gluten-free diet: the truth behind the trend’. The story was meant to debunk the myths of a gluten-free diet. The problem with this story is the journalist did not dig deep enough into the real science behind gluten intolerance or what a gluten-free diet really is. The readers and viewers were fed some inaccurate information. The truth is that gluten really isn’t healthy for anybody and can extend beyond gut … [Read more...]
Is Gluten Free a Fad?
Extensive ‘Gluten Free’ labelling on packaged foods has raised suspicion in me as well that gluten free is a fad. The truth is that there is a large amount of evidence showing that gluten is not good for you. Symptoms of gluten intolerance can extend beyond the gut and celiac disease. Fatigue, brain fog, depression, skin conditions, and heart palpitations can all be caused by gluten intolerance. Gluten can also cause more serious health problems such as celiac disease, … [Read more...]