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RE: LEAKY GUT
hope you've gotten my message about oil in my diet. That was the best thing I ever did on my health journey--ditching all refined oils. But I also have found that nuts can cause flareups. I had been keeping them to a strict minimum. But I've gone back...
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Nutrition to support teeth
calcium & D3, vitimin K2, probiotics and, admittedly out of fear, even started giving her some fermented cod liver oil after reading some notes the Dr. Price book on tooth decay and the sucess stories that came from that. We all want ourselves and our...
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LUPUS
on your cheeks and the bridge of your nose but don't have any other lupus symptoms? My skin rash has improved since going oil free and avoiding tree nuts. But sometimes I wonder if I have lupus. I'm wondering if I should have some medical tests to find...
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Dietary meat fats and burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors in the elderly: a report from the MEDIS Study.
Study. Researchers observed the presence of 3 or 4 CVD risk factors in most subjects who consumed large amounts of olive oil frequently. A 5% increased in dietary meat fat intake elevated the risk of developing an additional CVD risk factor by 21%....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/dietary-meat-fats-and-burden-of-cardiovascular-disease-risk-factors-in-the-elderly-a-report-from-the-medis-study -
Menstrual Cramping and Heavy Periods
According to a research study presented in the February 2000 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, a low-fat, vegan diet " signi ficantly reduced pain a nd PMS fo r many wom en ." Painf ul menstru al cram ping and hea vy periods can be largely attributed...
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Can Diet be Used to Treat Autoimmune Conditions Like Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a prevalent and serious inflammatory skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy cells within the body, believing that they are foreign substances. It is just one of 80+ autoimmune conditions . Psoriasis alone...
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A Visual Guide To Healthy Eating
Upon deciding to make changes towards a more health-supporting diet many people wonder what food to put on their plate . If this is you then a good graphical representation can be worth a thousand words. There are many valuable visual representations...
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Why do we Crave High Glycemic Foods?
When I do a lecture series, the last of my sessions is titled " Why We Do What We Do? " That's the fun one because I see hope on people's faces. Through the series, the audience has been listening intently. They've heard the science of eating plants...
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Fiber Stops the Merry-Go-Round of Recirculation
We know fiber is "good" for us, but what does it actually do? Fiber plays many roles in our health. For one, it stabilizes our blood sugar which helps stabilize our energy and moods. Easier trips to the bathroom also come courtesy of fiber bulking up...
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Starch-Smart® Community Site Launched
Become a Member: You are invited to join in our family-friendly community site for plant-based whole-food, low-fat, high-nutrient lifestyle education and encouragement through social networking, knowledge exchanging, recipe sharing, news feeds, member...
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Part V: Do Plant-Based Diets Need Supplementing?
Many of us worry about things that never crossed the minds of our great grandparents. Am I eating enough protein? Do I need more calcium to strengthen my bones? Will my iron stores get low? How can I ensure enough omega-3 in my diet? The modern...
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But I Could Never Give up Meat-Dairy!
After making the transition to a whole-food, plant-based diet, our renewed energy and wellness spurs our desire to share our new lifestyle with our family and friends. Unfortunately, our excitement many times is quickly subdued with blunt responses...
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Antioxidant-Rich Foods Dilate Arteries
In 1998, a pivotal discovery earning the Nobel Prize in Medicine, led to the discovery of a "miracle molecule" called Nitric Oxide (NO) . The Nitric Oxide molecule is a gas which is produced inside the endothelial lining of all blood vessels. The...
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Using Flax & Chia Seeds to Fight Breast Cancer
What are Lignans and Where are They Found? Lignans are anti-carcinogenic chemical compounds found only in plant foods. The plant foods which contain the highest level of lignans are also very high in fiber. Flax and chia seeds in particular contain the...
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Tips on Creating a Turkey-Free Thanksgiving
Need some tips for preparing a whole-food, traditional Thanksgiving meal, but without the turkey? Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, "The Compassionate Cook" demonstrates many ways we can use plant foods as the centerpiece of our holiday meal. Stuffing...
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Overweight Girls at Risk of Early Puberty
Girls in the United States are entering puberty at younger and younger ages says a study published in Pediatrics . Breast development is the first marker of the onset of puberty in girls. Researchers documented that in 2010, 10.4% of seven-year-old...
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Antioxidants in Coffee vs. Vegetables
Over the years, many of my patients have been addicts. Of course, they don't think of themselves that way. The word "addict" is pretty loaded and usually suggests something illegal. But coffee addiction is perfectly legal, and in fact, many people...
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Do Cruciferous Veggies Impair Thyroid Function?
Cruciferous vegetables are known to be protective against thyroid cancer, as well as against breast, prostate, colorectal, bladder, and lung cancer. This beneficial effect of cruciferous vegetables is due to compounds called glucosinolates which the...
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Are Allergies Linked to Nutritional Factors?
As someone who suffered from asthma and allergies since childhood, I'm very familiar with the tight breathing, the nasal congestion, and the throat irritation associated with those conditions. For most of my life, I'd eaten what I thought was a pretty...
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Sharing the Holidays with Family and Friends
Holiday gatherings are about people, not the food. The holiday meal may not be the optimal time to be an evangelist for a plant-based diet. Make food a non-issue by avoiding divisive discussions about animal products. As Uncle Jimmy is slicing into the...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/how-to/sharing-the-holidays-with-family-and-friends
