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Homemade Sriracha Chili Sauce (aka “Rooster Sauce, aka “the big bottle of red hot sauce in Vietnamese restaurants”)

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

This is a great homemade hot sauce that resembles Asian rooster sauce. No preservatives. Fermented for 4 days. Made with green cayennes instead of long red chili peppers, and rice vinegar instead of harsh regular vinegar. Thus, better, I feel. I started with 3 lbs of green chili peppers. That’s about 1 large grocery bag […]

Why Your Lymph System May Need Some TLC

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Though I rarely get whatever viral thing is going around any more, I was felled by a nasty virus (an adenovirus, I think) on January 13, exactly one week before Trump’s inauguration, and was quite ill with it for over a month. I called my virus “Donald Trump” since it seemed that fear … Continue reading Why Your Lymph System May Need Some TLC

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Sleep Apnea and Inflammation

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially fatal medical condition in which  breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. This pattern can repeat itself 10 or more times an hour all night, resulting in serious cardiovascular complications, such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, stroke and abnormal heart … Continue reading Sleep Apnea and Inflammation

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10 Foods Banned Elsewhere That Americans Still Consume

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  This well done infographic is from Dr Robert Mercola’s Newsletter published on 11/20/2015. It lists 10 foods that have been banned in other countries but are widely consumed in the US and clearly explains the risk factors to your health from each one.       REFERENCES Mercola, R. Mercola Newsletter. See:  http://www.mercola.com/ Mercola, … Continue reading 10 Foods Banned Elsewhere That Americans Still Consume

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Adrenal Fatigue and Thyroid Dysfunction: The New Epidemic

by Alex Swanson @ TheHealthBeat.com

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Prediabetics Have Fewer Gut Bacteria

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 8/29/2014,  9/7/2015, and 4/15/2016.  NOTE added at end of post on 9/6/2015. Last updated 10/22/2016. In the global diabetes epidemic, rates of new cases are rising rapidly. I hope this post will help you avoid becoming one of them.   Number of People Diagnosed with Diabetes Millions, by region Source: IDF Diabetes Atlas, Sixth … Continue reading Prediabetics Have Fewer Gut Bacteria

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Dr Kelly Brogan: When it comes to treating depression & anxiety, we’ve had it all wrong

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  The following is a guest post written by Kelly Brogan, MD, a New York City based holistic women’s health psychiatrist and author of A Mind of Your Own: How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives for ParsleyHealth.com:     7 facts about Depression that will Blow You Away March 16, 2016 … Continue reading Dr Kelly Brogan: When it comes to treating depression & anxiety, we’ve had it all wrong

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Moms to EPA: Recall Monsanto’s Roundup

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

An article called MOMS TO EPA: RECALL MONSANTO’S ROUNDUP arrived in my inbox this morning, the day after I’d posted Genetically Modified Organisms – Our Food. It tells the  stories of  how two groups of mothers, Moms Across America and Thinking Moms Revolution, discovered that the serious health problems their children suffered from were linked … Continue reading Moms to EPA: Recall Monsanto’s Roundup

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Discover: Kota Kinabalu

by @ Wikitravel

The Hall of Skulls at Monsopiad Cultural Village outside Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia features 42 skulls of enemies, all killed by the warrior-hero Monsopiad.

‘Safe’ in the US While Banned Elsewhere

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 6/28/2015 & 5/15/2016.   This post is for those of you who believe the regulatory agencies in the US tasked with protecting our health and the health of us and our planet are actually fulfilling their mandates. The US declares as “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) the use of chemicals that other countries, notably … Continue reading ‘Safe’ in the US While Banned Elsewhere

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Organic Produce and The Dirty Dozen

by Papa Organics @

The United States Department of Agriculture compiles information on the amount of pesticide residue found in non-organic fruits and vegetables after they had been washed.* Research for this article is courtesy Ojai Valley Green Coalition. “The Dirty Dozen” list shows the conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables that retain the most pesticides. Some of this produce tested […]

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8 Best Foods for a Healthy Gut | Food Network Canada

8 Best Foods for a Healthy Gut | Food Network Canada


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You know the basics of keeping your tummy happy: have some yogurt once in a while, don't eat too much junk food, eat bran cereal. But there are certain foods that help improve gut health, too. These edibles are worth adding to your diet if you have tummy troubles or just want to keep things regular.

Preservation & fermentation: Toronto experts share insights & a recipe

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ Eat Up Beet! – upbeet dietitian

The fermentation and preservation of foods is an ancient practice that has made a swift resurgence into the modern food scene. In the heart of Toronto’s Kensington Market, Bryan Lavers and Tye Thomas opened their shop, Thomas Lavers Cannery and Delicatessen, with impeccable timing. It was December 2012 – just when the fermentation buzz was […]

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uBiome – How to Get Your Microbiomes Sequenced

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Here’s an opportunity for people interested in understanding how the trillions of micro-organisms living in and on the human body contribute to their health – or lack thereof: uBiome, a Silicon Valley company, offers microbiome sequencing, allowing you to explore your body’s own unique microbiomes.   Scientists now know that various microbes living inside … Continue reading uBiome – How to Get Your Microbiomes Sequenced

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Pure Food Trend Good for Supermarkets

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

According to Supermarket News, the mainstreaming of health and wellness products has helped retailers gain in food industry profits. Scott Mushkin, an analyst at Wolfe Research in New York, published these findings in a report based on a survey of American women. The reports shows the trend toward “pure foods” […]

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‘FED UP’

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

If you have the least interest in why our health is so compromised, Katie Couric’s new film FED UP is definitely worth watching. The film focuses on the link between sugar consumption and the growing obesity epidemic. Over 70% of Americans are now considered obese – and the epidemic is spreading around the world. Sugar … Continue reading ‘FED UP’

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Imaging Emotions in the Body

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

We all can remember times when our emotions affected our physical health – and vice versa. We were stressed out about something and came down with the viral thing we’d been successfully fighting off. We were laid up with a broken foot and became depressed. It turns out that every single emotion we have affects … Continue reading Imaging Emotions in the Body

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A Visit to the Old Japan

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 7/8/2014. I’d first wanted to visit Japan in my mid-20’s when I began taking pottery lessons and became enamored of those earthy Japanese glazes and the sublimely imperfect ceramic shapes. There were potters’ trips that would have let me work and live at a few pottery villages and participate in their wood-fueled kiln firings. … Continue reading A Visit to the Old Japan

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Magnesium Deficient People 76% More Likely to Get Pancreatic Cancer – 80% of Us Are Magnesium Deficient

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Magnesium is used by every organ in the body, especially the heart, muscles, and kidneys. It is critical for proper functioning of over 300 metabolic reactions in the human body. Researchers have also identified 3,751 magnesium-binding sites on human proteins. (Mercola, 2015) “To name a few (uses), the nutrient is necessary for neurotransmitter, enzyme, … Continue reading Magnesium Deficient People 76% More Likely to Get Pancreatic Cancer – 80% of Us Are Magnesium Deficient

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The Value of Traditional Tibetan Medicine in the 21st Century

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 7/26/2014 and 7/28/2014.     A major flaw in modern Western Medicine is its focus on diagnosing illnesses and then treating them with pharmaceuticals or surgery rather than on the prevention of diseases – maintaining health. We hear procedures such as mammograms and colonoscopies being referred to as ‘preventative’ when their function is really … Continue reading The Value of Traditional Tibetan Medicine in the 21st Century

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Fishy business

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

In the race to join the health foods trend, Spam maker, Hormel Foods, has bought the organic meat brand Applegate for a reported $775 million. The newly bought brand promotes itself as “natural and organic” meat producers, whose animals are raised without antibiotics and hormones.   MORE INDUSTRY NEWS: Co-op […]

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Living Bacterial Skin Tonic – Instead of Soap?!

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Last update 8/22/2015. AOBiome linked to this post on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AOBiome     Information on a new product called AO+ Refreshing Cosmetic Mist caught my eye recently. (Scott, 2014) It’s a liquid developed by a biotech start up company in Cambridge MA to spray on our bodies in lieu of – or as … Continue reading Living Bacterial Skin Tonic – Instead of Soap?!

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Fast-Acting Immunity and Infection Support

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Herbasante’s Bronkotux syrup is an effective, fast-acting formula for winter maladies, combining 6 medicinal plants with a long history of effective use The winter season tends to bring about the spread of cold and flu and thus compromised immunity. We are more likely to see the prevalence of bronchitis, wet […]

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The Standard American Diet (SAD)

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

I decided to return to the subject of the Standard American Diet after seeing this comedian’s skit “What a Chicken McNuggets commercial would look like if McDonald’s were being honest”.     This is the Standard American Diet – aptly abbreviated as SAD – shown as a pie chart:       Here’s another way … Continue reading The Standard American Diet (SAD)

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CONSUMED – a Thriller Movie about GMO Foods

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  This email from Food Democracy Now! arrived in my inbox today and is worth sharing with all of you who read my blog. It’s about Consumed, a new feature film – a thriller –  about what genetically modified foods are doing to us.   GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. Other names for the … Continue reading CONSUMED – a Thriller Movie about GMO Foods

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Young entrepreneur from St. John’s wins $25,000

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Melissa Butler, a resident of St. John’s Newfoundland, entered the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award 2015 aiming to create a sustainable year-round organic produce business to help improve health in the community. On Monday, June 22, BDC awarded Butler second place for her Farm to Table project, with a prize valued […]

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The keys to good mental health lie in the gut

by Ann Cattelan @ Go Vita Health Shops

A plethora of research continues to show the links between the health of the gut and that of the brain. Kale Brock investigates. Complementary health practitioners have drawn the...

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Sea Salts vs White Table Salt

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Our bodies need salt to work properly. So what’s wrong with getting it from good old table salt? I’ll compare the ubiquitous Morton’s Salt with a popular, easy to find sea salt, Pink Himalayan, to address that question. SALT IN HISTORY As early as 6,050 BCE, Egyptians made religious offerings of sea … Continue reading Sea Salts vs White Table Salt

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Sauerkraut Abnehmen Abends Smell Salad Enzyme

by @ Probiotics Belaw

V600E mutation is the most important to test. Maybe try the probiotics THOMAS DEKANY — Friday 7 April 2000 at 10:43 p.m. Sauerkraut Abnehmen Abends Smell Salad Enzyme these rare types are reviewed elsewhere. Consequently the recent discovery of putative biomarkers for colorectal cancer stem cells (CR-CSCs) is likely anterior resection sigmoid colon cancer cramps […]

Oral Health and Overall Health

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Numerous studies have identified three ways oral disease can affect the health elsewhere in the body: Pathological bacteria in periodontal disease can enter the body’s circulatory system through inflamed gums and travel throughout the body. As these bacteria travel, they may cause secondary infections or contribute to a disease process already underway in other … Continue reading Oral Health and Overall Health

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Your Body on a Big Mac – Why It’s Called Junk Food

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Have a yen for a Big Mac? Here’s some information that may dampen the urge.     INGREDIENTS IN A MCDONALD’S BIG MAC McDonald’s lists these Big Mac ingredients on its McDonald’s USA Ingredients Listing for Popular Menu Items: 100% BEEF PATTY: 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Prepared … Continue reading Your Body on a Big Mac – Why It’s Called Junk Food

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Why It’s Better To Blow Your Nose One Nostril At A Time

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      THE SAFEST WAY TO BLOW YOUR NOSE Gently! Use one finger to press one nostril closed and breathe out through the other nostril. Then repeat on the other nostril. Opening your mouth slightly and closing your eyes releases pressure from your face and can make it easier to blow. I can attest … Continue reading Why It’s Better To Blow Your Nose One Nostril At A Time

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Natural solutions for acne

by Ann Cattelan @ Ann Cattelan – Go Vita Health Shops

Whether you’re a teenager or adult, having flawless skin is everyone’s dream! Contrary to popular myths, such as eating too much chocolate and having dirty skin, the real...

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The Top Pathways to Achieve Longevity Part 2

by Marty Paradine @ TheHealthBeat.com

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MALFUNCTIONING PYLORIC & ILEOCECAL VALVES – AND HOW TO FIX THEM

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  I learned something very helpful from my recent thermography. After weeks of intense intestinal distress, I now know (at least in part) what the cause was and how to fix it. Turns out my symptoms (bloating, burping, gas, feeling full after eating only a little, abdominal pain, fever spikes, spastic diarrhea, insomnia – feeling … Continue reading MALFUNCTIONING PYLORIC & ILEOCECAL VALVES – AND HOW TO FIX THEM

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Discover: Aberdeen

by @ Wikitravel

Among the artifacts displayed at The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen, Scotland is a flag from Hitler's staff car. (Don't ask how they got it.)

The Great Health Heist: Nutrition to Get Well

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      “Proper nutrition can compensate for negative genetic factors while poor nutrition can overshadow even the most positive genetic traits.“ – Paul J. Rosen, JD, L Ac, EAMP The Great Health Heist: They stole your health – now take it back! An introduction to Nutrition Response Testing         See Paul … Continue reading The Great Health Heist: Nutrition to Get Well

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The Healing Properties of Unrefined Salts

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 8/4/2014 & 5/21/2016.         “There is a real misunderstanding about salt. On one hand, our consumption of salt seems to be killing us. On the other hand, we cannot live without salt. So, in order to answer this loaded question we must first explore the differences between table salt and unrefined … Continue reading The Healing Properties of Unrefined Salts

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Cholesterol Conference Invitation: Vancouver CHFA WEST

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Cholesterol Conference Invitation: Vancouver CHFA WEST BEAT CHOLESTEROL! FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2018 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM CHFA WEST – VANCOUVER Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Vancouver, BC 1055 Canada Pl Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 Canada Speaker: Cyril Meyre ND.A.   HIGH CHOLESTEROL HAS RISEN TO EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS. THE CONVENTIONAL […]

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Discover: Japan

by @ Wikitravel

Good things come in threes — and in Japan, the list includes views, castles, gardens, mountains, hot springs and giant Buddha statues.

Raw Probiotics Vitacost Myths Facts

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Kristina Amelong. Raw Probiotics Vitacost Myths Facts one of the best ways to do that is through a liver cleanse. When the body needs help Super Colon Cleanse is a powerful colon cleansing combination of herbs psyllium husk powder and milk-free acidophilus. This supplement is not as good as Colon Cleanse Total. Benefits of This […]

Morgan Spurlock on Branding, Advertising and Product Placement

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    You probably remember independent film maker Morgan Spurlock for Supersize Me, a brilliant 2004 documentary chronicling  a 30 day period in 2003 when he consumed only foods from McDonald’s. Spurlock made the film in response to the epidemic spread of obesity and poor diet in the US. The film records the devastating effects … Continue reading Morgan Spurlock on Branding, Advertising and Product Placement

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Do You Want to Just Suppress Your Allergy Symptoms or Actually Fix What’s Causing Them?

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Spring has arrived. Maybe you’ve been hit hard with seasonal allergies this year and are suffering with clogged sinuses and the other symptoms that often go along with that misery: sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, stuffy nose, sore throat, fatigue or weakness. Have you noticed that the numerous ads for allergy medicines, both OTC … Continue reading Do You Want to Just Suppress Your Allergy Symptoms or Actually Fix What’s Causing Them?

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Discover: Bohinj

by @ Wikitravel

Medieval frescoes in the Church of St. John the Baptist in Bohinj, Slovenia often show figures with large swellings of the neck (goiters), caused by lack of iodine in the local diet.

Amy Myers on What To Do If You’ve Gotten Glutened

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 6/10/2015.       I can’t count the times I’ve been assured something is gluten free only to discover 20 minutes later that it wasn’t. This post is for those of  us who have celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or gluten allergy … practical advice from Functional Medicine doc Amy Myers on what to do … Continue reading Amy Myers on What To Do If You’ve Gotten Glutened

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Arunachalam K, Gill HS, Chandra RK. Enhancement of natural immune function by dietary consumption of Bifidobacterium lactis (HN019). Eur J Clin Nutr 54, 263-267 (PDF Download Available)

Arunachalam K, Gill HS, Chandra RK. Enhancement of natural immune function by dietary consumption of Bifidobacterium lactis (HN019). Eur J Clin Nutr 54, 263-267 (PDF Download Available)


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Full-text (PDF) | To determine the effects of dietary consumption of Bifidobacterium lactis (strain HN019, DR10TM) on natural immunity.A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Janeway Medical Centre, Memorial University, St Johns, Newfoundland.Twenty-five healthy elderly vo...

Cholesterol and our Health

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Know the Facts Cholesterol plays a vital role in the functioning of the body, since it is found in every cell and is implicated in hormone production. Cholesterol is either synthesized in the body or absorbed from animal products consumed in one’s diet. About two-thirds of cholesterol comes from the […]

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The Lowdown on Poop

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Whether you care to think about it or not, all creatures – including us – eat and poop. The quality of that poop tells a lot about the state of our gut and overall health so it’s actually worth taking a look and not just flushing as quickly as possible.   Doctors at the Bristol … Continue reading The Lowdown on Poop

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Drugs for Symptoms of Nutritional Starvation???

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      “Western medicine, led on by the pharmaceutical giants (with plenty of help from the media), has capitalized on your desire for instantaneous relief even though it leads to more complications down the road. They offer toxic poisons in the form of drugs to treat the symptoms of starvation.”   – Paul J Rosen, … Continue reading Drugs for Symptoms of Nutritional Starvation???

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“23 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?” – Dr. Mike Evans

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

          Dr. Michael F. Evans is a Family Medicine physician, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, Scientist in the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital, and Director of the Health Design Lab at St. Michael’s Hospital. … Continue reading “23 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?” – Dr. Mike Evans

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3 Steps to help picky eaters

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ upbeet dietitian

So many Canadian families face this problem: You make a large family meal and your kids only take two bites, or you wish there were meals everyone could agree on. The good news is that taking control of dinner hour is within your reach. Whether you are dealing with picky eaters, rushed mealtimes or other […]

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HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Have you been finding that exposure to an ever increasing number of foods, smells, or chemicals causes skin outbreaks, stuffy sinuses, a headache, brain fog, exhaustion, an upset GI tract, or just an overall unwell feeling? If you notice evidence that your body has become chronically  inflamed and you have an array of symptoms … Continue reading HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE

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Website Difficulties

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

AN APOLOGY TO THOSE OF YOU WHO TRIED ACCESSING MY BLOG BETWEEN 11/4/2016 AND 11/6/2016 AND WONDERED WHY IT HAD NO CONTENT: Bluehost updated its server during the night of 11/4/2016 and, in the process,  put AllergiesAndYourGut out of commission. When they finally got it back up again the following afternoon, I discovered that ALL … Continue reading Website Difficulties

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Slow-Braised Arctic Char Fillets with Gremolata (Dairy-Free)

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

The inspiration for this dish came from a dinner at Lili.Co in Montreal. From our table a few steps from the bar/open kitchen, we watched a chef spend more than five minutes slowly basting a fillet of fish in hot, seasoned oil, essentially poaching it in oil. He then topped it with a parsley, citrus […]

Please Join Me to Help Stop Clostridium Difficile Infections

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  I’m well aware that this topic, Clostridium difficile, is far from sexy and maybe is something you’d rather not ever think about. In spite of that, I’m going to talk a bit about it and the  epidemic it has become – and then suggest a way you can help stop it.       … Continue reading Please Join Me to Help Stop Clostridium Difficile Infections

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Sam’s Club to get new organic ecoLife brand

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

From August 1, LT Foods Americas‘s new organic brand ecoLife® will be available at select Sam’s Club’s locations. This product line will include authentic rice, beans, ancient grains and seeds sourced from their countries of origin. The 4LB Organic ecoLife Quick Cook Authentic Brown Basmati Rice will be distributed to […]

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Cooking With Seal, Part 1: Meatballs

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

This might seem weird, but yes, I cooked seal meatballs. The upsides: It’s lean protein, high iron and totally sustainable (they’re eating all the cod and these are not the cute baby ones). There are no antibiotics or grain in the feed since it’s a wild meat. And it tastes creamy when slow-cooked. The downsides: […]

How Do Plants Communicate with Each Other?

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 10/21/2016.   We may not think of plants as being at all social but it turns out they are. Scientists have discovered that plants communicate with each other and have some ingenious ways of doing it — through both the air and the soil. Botanists know that many trees do not grow well near … Continue reading How Do Plants Communicate with Each Other?

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Beat Cholesterol

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Cholesterol is a complex issue.  Managing high cholesterol is not solely about lowering your cholesterol level. Contrary to popular belief, lowering cholesterol cannot simply be boiled down to lowering levels of LDL, because it is a complex issue with many factors at play. In order to achieve successful, sustained and […]

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Healing Through Meditation

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

In the Mind-Body Connection spirit of this site and blog,  invited guest contributor Shielagh Shusta-Hochberg, Ph.D. offers a post  on Healing Through Meditation. Research has identified a mechanism by which mindful meditation affects the body at the molecular level, altering activity of genes that control inflammation (a precursor of disease), increases our ability to deal … Continue reading Healing Through Meditation

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Hormone Disrupters in Our Cosmetics & Personal Hygiene Products

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Parabens are frequently used as preservatives to prevent microbial growth and increase the shelf life of an estimated 13,200 cosmetic and skin care products. (Scheve, 2014) Most of us apply parabens to our skins and perhaps even consume them daily. They’re ingredients in:  (Scheve, 2014) (personal observation)   Cosmetics – such … Continue reading Hormone Disrupters in Our Cosmetics & Personal Hygiene Products

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Colorectal Cancer Vascular Invasion Shelf Australia Stable

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Residual treatment disparities after oncology referral for rectal cancer. Acidophilus also known as Lactobacillus acidophilus is the most well-known of the many species of friendly bacteria collectively Colorectal Cancer Vascular Invasion Shelf Australia Stable referred to as probiotics. Colorectal Cancer Vascular Invasion Shelf Australia Stable marshall MD Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Ligand Binding and Dimerization […]

Why cheat days are ruining your relationship with food

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ upbeet dietitian

You’ve heard your friends say it, your family say it, and likely even complete strangers say it – “It’s my cheat day!” I even heard my fitness instructor say it to my whole class last week, which is what sparked this somewhat ranty blog post. Cheat day? What does that really even mean? OK, I […]

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ANTIBIOTICS, THE GUT MICROBIOME & THE REST OF THE BODY

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Christian John Lillis, of the Peggy Lillis Foundation, sent this text to me yesterday: At a talk by Bruce Hirsch on FMT and he just said, referring to antibiotics, “What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut.” I thought that was well put. –   Christian John Lillis on 3/9/2016 Well put … Continue reading ANTIBIOTICS, THE GUT MICROBIOME & THE REST OF THE BODY

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Costco dethrones Whole Foods as organic grocery king

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

As organic food becomes more mainstream and people catch up on trends, customers are looking for cheaper organic options and the convenience of buying everything in one place. For Whole Foods, that is one feature they are still lacking. That is where Costco jumps in and takes away the kill. […]

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Using the Breath for Physical & Emotional Pain

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    We all know that pain, both physical and emotional, is unavoidable in our lives. And we also know that emotional pain often produces physical pain and physical pain can produce emotional pain. Then there’s the sort of physical or psychic pain that’s mysterious, hurting apparently for no reason at all. Some people have … Continue reading Using the Breath for Physical & Emotional Pain

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Probiotics And Weight Gain Cake Chocolate Sauerkraut

by @ Probiotics Belaw

If you are taking any prescription medications you should talk to your doctor first before using TruBiotics. Probiotics And Weight Gain Cake Chocolate Sauerkraut click here to read about Just 4 Kids! Potent Probiotics with Organic Prebiotics Powder. Do All Yogurt Have Probiotics They certainly do when they’re made Even though probiotics are needed to […]

Support Your Skin from Within

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Many lived with various skin conditions for years until Herpanacine was formulated. Herpanacine Skin Support is the brainchild of Dr. Wayne Diamond, who researched and developed this incredible healing formula to prevent the discomfort and difficulty that was caused by the skin conditions his patients were plagued with. Many lived […]

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ROOT CANALS & BREAST CANCER

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    OUR TEETH ARE CONNECTED TO OUR ORGANS, TISSUES, & GLANDS     “In accordance with ancient Chinese medicine, the mouth is a reflection of the person’s total health. Ancient Chinese physicians would examine the patient’s teeth, gums, tongue and oral cavity before they examined the rest of patient’s body.” (My Dentist, undated) You … Continue reading ROOT CANALS & BREAST CANCER

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RTD Beverages: The Next Frontier For Apple Cider Vinegar

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been a pillar of natural health since time immemorial. Consumed for over 5000 years, ACV’s seemingly endless list of applications and health benefits have begotten it’s longstanding “cure-all” reputation. The age-old ferment is now positioned to enter a new frontier in the Canadian marketplace: the […]

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Psychobiotics for Anxiety and Depression

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      It may strain the imagination to hear that several pounds of organismslive inside your gastrointestinal tract and that they are in constant communication with your brain, but it’s true. Actually, the communication is two way – gut to brain and brain to gut – and operates via biochemical signaling. This process is … Continue reading Psychobiotics for Anxiety and Depression

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Slow-Cooker Chicken with Fennel, White Wine and Black Olives for Breakfast Television (Plus Malaysian cooking classes and Montreal-made salads from Ma Vitrine Bio)

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

If you missed my segment on BT Montreal this morning, I was talking about ways to eat healthier, which has nothing to do with endless kale and everything to do with slow-cooker chicken, Malaysian cooking classes and pop-up dinners and shake-and-eat organic grocery store salads from Quebec company Ma Vitrine Bio. Here’s the link. Malaysian […]

The Best Probiotics and Prebiotics: Understanding the Microbiome

by Alex Swanson @ TheHealthBeat.com

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The power of the primrose

by Ann Cattelan @ Ann Cattelan – Go Vita Health Shops

Go Vita health consultants look at the evidence surrounding the health benefits of evening primrose oil and why its supporters are ever growing around the globe. Evening primrose oil...

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The Cost of Not Eating Organic

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 5/15/2016 & 5/16/2016.       Comments made by people I’d thought understood why growing and eating genetically modified and other non-organic foods are dangerous to humans, other animals and the planet spurred me to write this post. “Why should I pay more for organic carrots? They’re not any bigger than the other kind.” … Continue reading The Cost of Not Eating Organic

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Effects of Childhood Trauma on Lifetime Health

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

            THE ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES STUDY (CDC, 2014) A partnership between Kaiser Permanente and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention produced one of the largest studies ever conducted to assess the connections between chronic, toxic stress caused by early adversity and health throughout the lifespan. The Adverse Childhood … Continue reading Effects of Childhood Trauma on Lifetime Health

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Inner Silence – Thich Nhat Hanh

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 9/5/2015.     Silence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn’t mean not talking and not doing things; it means that you are not disturbed inside. If you’re truly silent, then no matter what situation you find yourself in you can enjoy the silence. There are moments when you … Continue reading Inner Silence – Thich Nhat Hanh

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Champagne and Caviar

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

When your wine importer friend whose company motto is “No shit in my wine” says “Let’s have a Champagne and caviar night!” and offers to bring both the natural Champagne and the caviar, you don’t say no. Only an idiot would say no. I’m occasionally not an idiot. And only a very stingy person would […]

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Improves Gut Microbiome & Leads to Weight Loss

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Much research is now being done on the gut-brain axis –  the biochemical and neuronal communication that’s constantly taking place between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. The gut-brain axis works in both directions – from gut to brain and brain to gut – and affects GI functioning as well as … Continue reading Magnetic Brain Stimulation Improves Gut Microbiome & Leads to Weight Loss

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How Resistant Starch Will Help to Make You Healthier and Thinner

How Resistant Starch Will Help to Make You Healthier and Thinner


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I asked Dr. Amy Nett, MD, to contribute this guest post. She recently joined my private practice and will be working with me in the clinic.  Amy initially completed her medical training in radiolog…

Repair the Soil’s Microbiome to Resolve the Climate Crisis

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    This short video, narrated by Michael Pollan for the Center for Food Safety, offers a way to reverse the climate crisis : Restore  the soil’s microbiome.     “A powerful solution to the climate crisis can be found right beneath our feet—in the soil. By harnessing the immense power of photosynthesis, we can … Continue reading Repair the Soil’s Microbiome to Resolve the Climate Crisis

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Wisdom from Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Hippocrates of Kos was a Greek physician, philosopher and naturalist. He was born in Kos, Greece in 460 BC and died in Larissa, Greece in 370 BC. His wise observations are the basis of the Hippocratic Oath physician’s pledge to uphold. Read the modern version of the Oath and see if … Continue reading Wisdom from Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine

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Whey Protein vs. Collagen Protein: Which is better?

by Alyssa Swanson @ TheHealthBeat.com

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IntestiNEW to Strengthen Your Digestive Lining

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 3/9/2016. Our gut microbiomes, the several pounds of micro-organisms living inside our intestines and often referred to as Our Friends with Benefits,  affect pretty much every aspect of  our health – keeping us well or making us sick.   I wrote about INCREASED GUT PERMEABILITY – CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES in a 10 May 2015 … Continue reading IntestiNEW to Strengthen Your Digestive Lining

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Apple Cider Vinegar Cayenne Sinus/Cold Remedy

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Posted 1/21/2014. I thank Kristin Prevallet for bringing this excellent zesty brew to my attention. She takes it at the first sign of a cold or flu. It’s also helpful for relieving sinus congestion from any cause. Kristin Prevallet is a poet, essayist, lecturer, performer, change worker, translator, and certified hypnotherapist (excellent, BTW) living in … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar Cayenne Sinus/Cold Remedy

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Tea Tree Oil

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Tea tree oil is a true miracle of nature — an essential oil, steam-distilled from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia, which includes a variety of plants native to the southeastern area of Queensland and the northeastern coast of New South Wales in Australia. The oil has a fresh, camphor-like odor and a … Continue reading Tea Tree Oil

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How Immunity in the Gut Mucosa Works

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

The body’s largest population of immune cells is located in the mucosa of our guts. This animated video created by Nature Immunology in collaboration with Arkitek Studios shows how this complex immunity works in health and disease. Watching the 6:52 minute video will leave you in awe of what goes on in your body.   … Continue reading How Immunity in the Gut Mucosa Works

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Discover: Santa Fe

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In the celebrated art colony of Santa Fe, New Mexico, you can of course get paintings of the scenery of the southwestern United States, but did you know you can also get original paintings of Daffy Duck and Wile E. Coyote?

Modulating Stress

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

The Advantages of Choosing KSM-66® Ashwagandha In today’s action-packed, fast-paced society, stress is simply a fact of life. No matter who you are or what your day-to-day schedule entails, you’re sure to have feelings of stress over your personal life, career, and occurrences on the global stage. However, you’re not […]

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Why your dietitian might not care what you eat

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ Eat Up Beet! – upbeet dietitian

Photo credit: Dan Gold When a client walks into my office with a food record, what do you think the first thing I look for is? How many carbs or how much sugar my client is eating? How often he/she eats vegetables? Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages? How many times my client eats out at […]

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Probiotics for Your Gut and Your Mood

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Need more evidence that what goes on in your gut greatly affects what happens in the rest of your body? Here’s information recently reported in the scientific journal Gastroenterology demonstrating that our gut bacteria play an important role in our emotional responses. Dr. Kirsten Tillisch, Associate Professor at the Oppenheimer Family Center … Continue reading Probiotics for Your Gut and Your Mood

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Too Much Probiotic Food Stool Hard

by @ Probiotics Belaw

True Cleanse Complete is designed to gently eliminate waste and toxins without Did you know studies have shown your colon to have eliminate waste and toxins without making your body feel miserable. Too Much Probiotic Food Stool Hard raw Food Vegan Recipes. Airmail to Europe (EU). Growing a baby is the most wondrous thing your […]

FUNCTIONAL VS WESTERN MEDICINE

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 4/5/2016.       I’ve wanted to write about Functional Medicine, as compared to what has evolved into the practice of Western Medicine, for a while and was spurred into action over the weekend by reading Dr Frank Lipman’s description of his Philosophy.     This is part of how Lipman describes his approach … Continue reading FUNCTIONAL VS WESTERN MEDICINE

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A Connection between Folic Acid, GMOs, and Autism

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  This short interview with Dr Stephanie Seneff is quite interesting. She explains how supplementation with folic acid during pregnancy can interact with the glyphosate in genetically modified foods to produce an autistic brain in the fetus. Dr Seneff work is a good source of research information on the various health dangers created by glyphosate. … Continue reading A Connection between Folic Acid, GMOs, and Autism

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How to Reverse Autoimmune Disease

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Autoimmune diseases, often referred to as Western Diseases because of our poor diets and life styles, are conditions that occur when the immune system becomes chronically out of balance and mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. 100 such disorders have been identified, with many more suspected of fitting into the category. They … Continue reading How to Reverse Autoimmune Disease

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Probiotics Yogurt For Ibs Intolerance Milk Lactose

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Die off can also occur perpetually. AVI-CULTURE-2 is the NUMBER ONE all-natural live 10-strain avian-specific Non-GMO Dairy-Free FOS-Free & Allergen-Free Now the new & improved AVI-CULTURE-2 surpasses that making IT the best avian-specific probiotic for all birds on the planet! Up to 75 percent of women will have a yeast infection in their lifetime and […]

GcMAF at work — Bravo Probiotic — myths of the dangers of dairy products for cancer patients (a talk by Prof. Marco Ruggiero)

GcMAF at work — Bravo Probiotic — myths of the dangers of dairy products for cancer patients (a talk by Prof. Marco Ruggiero)

by bisforbananascisforcancer @ Supplement – BisforBananasCisforCancer

For more information on GcMAF, please join the GcMAF and GcMAF Cancer forums on Facebook – they are closed groups, so you have to wait for your membership to be confirmed.  They contain up-to-date information on sources of GcMAF, and also feedback and contributions  by people who are using GcMAF. Please note:  The opinions expressed in this talk … Continue reading

Good vs Bad Bacteria in the Gut

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Our gut microbiomes are home to several pounds of minuscule microorganisms whose jobs include helping digest our food, producing certain vitamins, regulating our immune system, and keeping us healthy by protecting us against disease-causing bacteria. A ‘microbiome’ is defined as the collection of microbes or microorganisms inhabiting an environment, creating a mini-ecosystem. (Baylor … Continue reading Good vs Bad Bacteria in the Gut

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Recommended by Experts: Diamond Herpanacine

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Through the past 27 years, millions of people have seen clear, healthy, outbreak-free skin and a strong immune system—naturally Diamond Herpanacine of Pennsylvania, USA, is now celebrating its 27th year in business and originally became a reality to share the incredible benefits and results of the natural formula Herpanacine Skin […]

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Winter health – your step by step guide

by Ann Cattelan @ Ann Cattelan – Go Vita Health Shops

With so many cold and flu products on offer, how do you know which ones are best for you? This handy guide from naturopath and medical herbalist Paul...

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5 tips to reduce your food waste & save money

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ upbeet dietitian

Everyone keeps focusing on how much groceries are going up this year, which is estimated to be about $420 for the average family. Compared to the $345 groceries were predicted to rise in 2016. The price of meat and vegetables are expected to increase the most. But is this the right question to be focusing […]

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The Top Pathways to Achieve Longevity Part I

by Marty Paradine @ TheHealthBeat.com

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Probiotic Yogurt On Skin Oz Usana Dr

by @ Probiotics Belaw

A sluggish liver can lead to serious fatigue weight gain water retention and a host of other health woes. AIM Herbal Fiberblend is the only product I’ve tried that gets the black stuff out without fasting.” Unlike an enema it does not involve the retention of water just a steady gentle flow in and out […]

Umeboshi Plums – Tasty and Alkalinizing

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Having recently returned from Japan, I thought it fitting to write about a set of quintessential Japanese foods that packs huge health benefits: umeboshi vinegar (also called ume plum vinegar), umeboshi plums and umeboshi plum paste. Although labeled as vinegar, umeboshi plum vinegar is actually the liquid left after Japanese nanko plums (they’re called … Continue reading Umeboshi Plums – Tasty and Alkalinizing

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Amazon Go Store Launched in Seattle – The Future of Shopping?

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Amazon’s first checkout-free store Amazon Go opened in Seattle this week and retail watchers are predicting this may revolutionize retail shopping. In previous articles we noted that today’s consumers are seeking a more convenient, speedier shopping and checkout experience, and cutting out any line-up for an available cashier will shorten […]

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Avril Supermarché Sante opens first store in Quebec

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

  Avril Supermarché Sante held a grand opening of its first store in Quebec on May 27 as part of the second development phase of Carrefour Saint-Romuald. The supermarket brings together local organic, natural and gluten-free products, certified fruit and vegetables and fine grocery to residents. The 20,000 square foot facility […]

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Alzheimer’s & Factory Farmed Meat

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Aerial View of a Factory Farm Where Animals Are Raised for Food     Here’s a list of the top 10 causes of death in the US. Alzheimer’s is in there at number 6 (Nichols, 2014): Heart disease Cancer Chronic lower respiratory disease Stroke Accidents Alzheimer’s disease Diabetes Influenza and pneumonia Kidney disease … Continue reading Alzheimer’s & Factory Farmed Meat

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Staying Well: A Little Sanity About the Ebola Virus – and Other Epidemics

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        As my chiropractor and main health care provider, Denice Hilty, DC, has always stressed, catching a virus, bacterial disease or other illness can generally be avoided by keeping your immune system balanced and strong. This means the whole immune system  – especially the gut microbiome, which bears 70-80% of the responsibility … Continue reading Staying Well: A Little Sanity About the Ebola Virus – and Other Epidemics

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Workshop

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Posted 1/19/2014. THIS WORKSHOP WAS A SUCCESS SO I MAY GIVE IT AGAIN IN MAY OR JUNE 2014. USE THE CONTACT BOX BELOW TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING: WORKSHOP ON ALLERGIES, SINUSES, ASTHMA, AUTOIMMUNITY & THE GUT We’ll cover practical things you can do to fix your allergies, sinus problems, asthma, … Continue reading Workshop

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Probiotic Deficiency Brands Yogurt Are What

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Did you know that there are many ways to Cleanse the body? These include colon cleanse juice cleanse the master cleanse raw diet cleansing and fiber cleanses. Symptoms Probiotic Deficiency probiotics in prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhea meta analysis safety pregnancy Brands Yogurt Are What include: colon cleanse colon cleansing colon cleanses detox. Probiotic Deficiency […]

Live Thermography Shows Cell Phone Inflammation

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  The thermographic image below on the left shows a subject before making a cell phone call of less than 10 minutes. The image on the right shows the inflammation in his head and neck immediately after the call.   The images below are from the live thermography done at Northern Arizona Thermal Imaging while … Continue reading Live Thermography Shows Cell Phone Inflammation

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Discover: Lubbock

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Among the objects on display at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas, memorializing the city's favorite son, is a giant-size replica of the rocker's trademark glasses.

5 tips to reduce your food waste & save money

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ Eat Up Beet! – upbeet dietitian

Everyone keeps focusing on how much groceries are going up this year, which is estimated to be about $420 for the average family. Compared to the $345 groceries were predicted to rise in 2016. The price of meat and vegetables are expected to increase the most. But is this the right question to be focusing […]

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Yerba Santa for Sinuses

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    If you’ve suffered with chronically stuffed up sinuses or post nasal drip, you know how much they can detract from the joy of being alive. Here’s information about a medicinal herb that may bring you relief: Yerba Santa.   YERBA SANTA Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) has been used medicinally for centuries by the … Continue reading Yerba Santa for Sinuses

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Surprising benefits of saffron

by Margaret Lucan @ Go Vita Health Shops

This golden spice has golden health benefits too! Saffron has been used as an exotic culinary spice and as a traditional and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Considered the...

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Discover: Jakar

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A cypress tree outside Kurje Lhakhang monastery in Jakar, Bhutan is claimed to have grown from Guru Rinpoche's walking stick.

Why cheat days are ruining your relationship with food

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ Eat Up Beet! – upbeet dietitian

You’ve heard your friends say it, your family say it, and likely even complete strangers say it – “It’s my cheat day!” I even heard my fitness instructor say it to my whole class last week, which is what sparked this somewhat ranty blog post. Cheat day? What does that really even mean? OK, I […]

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Reducing Inflammation in the Body

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

The word inflammation comes from the Latin, īnflammō “I ignite, set alight”. Acute inflammation is the body’s attempt to remove harmful stimuli and begin a healing process. A cascade of biochemical events occurs: Increased blood plasma flows to the threatened area to promote healing. White blood cells fight off foreign bodies. The cut or broken … Continue reading Reducing Inflammation in the Body

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Best Ultimate Flora Probiotic Adults Best For Eczema

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Best Colon Cleansers of 2014. Colon cleansing tablets are used for weight loss and detoxification. Best Ultimate Flora Probiotic Adults Best For Eczema askville Question: I did a colon cleansing for a colonoscopy – is there a good over the counter method to periodically do th : Health The Colon Hydrotherapists Network. This colon cleanser […]

Discover: Takaoka

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On your way from Takaoka to the Vladivostok ferry? Take a look out the window: the name of the Himi train line means Ice-Watching.

BIMUNO – PREbiotics for Anxiety, OCD, Depression & Overall Health

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      I was looking for a non-pharmaceutical way to help my anxious and OCD patients so asked my supplements guru, David Miller, MD at LifeThyme (a health food store in NYC). He sent information about a new PREbiotic supplement that’s been demonstrated to be helpful for anxiety and OCD thinking – and the … Continue reading BIMUNO – PREbiotics for Anxiety, OCD, Depression & Overall Health

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Organic Milk: It’s What Cows Eat

by Tyler Suchman @

A new report from the British Journal of Nutrition (as shown on the US National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health website) conducts a “meta-analysis” on 170 different studies to determine whether organically produced milk affects milk quality and nutritional benefits. Levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are lauded for their health benefits […]

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Hemp foods – now legal in Oz!

by Ann Cattelan @ Ann Cattelan – Go Vita Health Shops

Hemp is the world’s most nutritionally complete food source. No other natural resource on earth offers the commercial, economic and environmental potential of hemp. Up until recently it...

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PREbiotics and PRObiotics

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        A lot is being written these days about the importance of probiotics for maintaining or restoring good health. Probiotics are micro-organisms, mostly friendly bacteria and some yeasts, that we consume to create a healthy and balanced gut microbiome. Probiotics are essential to our health – an unbalanced gut microbiome produces chronic … Continue reading PREbiotics and PRObiotics

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Climate Change Impacts Allergies and Asthma

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Extreme weather events, from coastal flooding, intense heat, record amounts of rainfall in some areas and historic droughts in others, are becoming increasingly common as the Earth’s average temperature rises. The World Meteorological Organization has linked some of 2013’s most extreme weather events – think back to Typhoon Haiyan in the … Continue reading Climate Change Impacts Allergies and Asthma

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GLUTEN INTOLERANCE IS REAL

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        GLUTEN: WHAT IS IT AND WHERE IS IT FOUND? Gluten is a protein composite comprised of gliadin and glutelin, conjoined with starch, in the endosperm of various grass-related grains, such as wheat, barley and rye.  Gluten is what makes bread dough elastic, helps it rise and keep it’s shape, and gives … Continue reading GLUTEN INTOLERANCE IS REAL

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A Family Company That Cares

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Being a family company, their adult children work in different capacities of the business Twenty-seven years ago, Dr. Wayne Diamond, a Philadelphia Naturopathic Physician and Psychotherapist in full-time private practice, completed the research and development of a revolutionary formula to combat skin conditions and keep his patients healthy from head […]

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Improving men’s libido & performance

by Ann Cattelan @ Go Vita Health Shops

Performance problems are nothing to be ashamed of – almost all men are affected at some stage. Understanding the issues involved may help you make some changes and...

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Exercise to Connect Your Brain and Gut

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        BRAIN VS BODY: BODIES OUT OF BALANCE As human animals we’re born as bodies with big powerful brains sitting up top in our heads. Our culture teaches us to value what goes on in the brain over what takes place in the rest of the body. Many of us learn to … Continue reading Exercise to Connect Your Brain and Gut

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Le Diplomate: Small Plates and Natural Wines in Park Ex

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

This Park Ex restaurants helmed by chef Aaron Langille has been open for a couple years now. It’s far from my place and there are always newer places opening, but those aren’t excuses for having never gone, especially when the changing, seasonal menu is this exquisite. It’s also naturally gluten free and dairy free, or […]

2nd WORKSHOP ON ALLERGIES, SINUSES, ASTHMA, AUTOIMMUNITY & THE GUT

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Last year’s workshop was well received so I’ll be giving it again in early 2015. ****************** ALLERGIES, SINUSES, ASTHMA, AUTOIMMUNITY & THE GUT WORKSHOP SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2015 2:30 – 5:30 PM Soho, NYC Limited to 20 people Cost: $50 ($45 if you enroll before 12/12/2014)   ****************** We’ll have some added bonuses for … Continue reading 2nd WORKSHOP ON ALLERGIES, SINUSES, ASTHMA, AUTOIMMUNITY & THE GUT

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Sugar Is Us

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 9/1/2015.   The USDA published its first nutrition guidelines in 1894 as a farmer’s bulletin. It recommended consuming a variety of nutrient-rich foods in proportion and moderation while lowering levels of fat, sugar, and starch intake.  (Wikipedia, 2015) Food Guides in the US 1894 -1920’s A few of the United States’ earliest food guides, … Continue reading Sugar Is Us

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GOLDENSEAL & MILK THISTLE FOR DIABETES

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 7/25/2016. I inherited a genetic predisposition for Type 2 diabetes from both my maternal grandfather and paternal grandmother and developed mild gestational diabetes toward the end of my pregnancy in 1976 which resolved after the birth of my son.  My fasting and non-fasting glucose levels were within normal range since then but then my … Continue reading GOLDENSEAL & MILK THISTLE FOR DIABETES

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When Life Gives You Lemons …

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 11/21/2016.   Wednesday morning after the election, on learning that a bullying and hate speaking businessman was to be our next POTUS, my brain stopped working properly. I fed the cat, made a hot breakfast drink, put out my nutritional supplements for the day, and sat down to eat breakfast – only to see … Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons …

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The keys to good mental health lie in the gut

by Ann Cattelan @ Ann Cattelan – Go Vita Health Shops

A plethora of research continues to show the links between the health of the gut and that of the brain. Kale Brock investigates. Complementary health practitioners have drawn the...

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Discover: Clipperton Island

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If you somehow find yourself visiting Clipperton Island and lack things to do (understandably), try running around the island and timing yourself; the record circumnavigation time is one hour and 17 minutes.

How To Make Yourself Less Attractive to Mosquitoes

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Last updated 6/17/2014. Are you one of those people who attract every mosquito in the neighborhood while others around you don’t get a single bite?       Mosquitoes have been around for about 170 million years – considerably longer than modern man. Archeological and fossil evidence says Homo Sapiens evolved around 276,000 years ago. … Continue reading How To Make Yourself Less Attractive to Mosquitoes

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Probiotics for Sinusitis and Sinus Infection

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      If you’ve ever suffered through sinus congestion or, even worse, a sinus infection, you’ve probably wondered why these cavities are there in our heads.   It turns out our sinuses are necessary: They warm and moisturize the air on its way to our lungs. They allow us to balance our big-brained heads … Continue reading Probiotics for Sinusitis and Sinus Infection

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The power of the primrose

by Ann Cattelan @ Go Vita Health Shops

Go Vita health consultants look at the evidence surrounding the health benefits of evening primrose oil and why its supporters are ever growing around the globe. Evening primrose oil...

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Get Smart About Antibiotics Week – November 16-22 2015

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  This is information by the CDC on their Get Smart about Antibiotics Week program, from their website: Get Smart About Antibiotics Week is an annual one-week observance to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use.   Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people … Continue reading Get Smart About Antibiotics Week – November 16-22 2015

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Is Gatorade Good for You?

by Alex Swanson @ TheHealthBeat.com

When I wrote the Best and Worst Electrolyte Drinks in 2013, I didn’t know it would cause a major domino effect in companies changing their formulas. High fructose corn syrup, sugar, food dyes, sodium benzoate, aspartame, sucralose and “natural” flavor with a little salt and potassium has been the main recipe variation for the majority […]

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Should you take a supplement?

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ upbeet dietitian

Many people assume that if they take a multivitamin their nutrient needs are covered and they can just eat whatever they like. Doritos and ranch dip are totally fine for dinner if you wash a multivitamin down with beer first…right? While I am sure I am not the only one who has occasionally resorted to […]

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Three Good Things

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  This is an exercise Lisa Napoli described in her charming book, Radio Shangri-La : What I Discovered on my Accidental Journey to the Happiest Kingdom on Earth. The book is about her adventures in Bhutan while helping a group of young people start the country’s first youth-oriented radio station – Kuzoo FM . She was … Continue reading Three Good Things

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Factory Farming Produces Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Information from the International Master on Sustainable Development (Behrend, 2013): 80% of all antibiotics used in the US are administered to farmed animals to promote growth and prevent disease. That amounts to about 29 million pounds of antibiotics per year. These antibiotics produce drug-resistant “superbugs” in farm animals and humans, causing widespread … Continue reading Factory Farming Produces Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

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How to stay hydrated this summer [Coffee and tea count!]

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ Eat Up Beet! – upbeet dietitian

  Summer is FINALLY here in Vancouver. I know Ontario has been suffering from the heat this summer for a while already, but in BC we have had unusually cool weather. But, alas, the heat has arrived! With the heat ramping up it is important to ensure you stay hydrated. Does coffee and tea count […]

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Probiotics for Spring (and Other) Allergies

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated on 4/4/2016. Last updated on 4/15/2016.   A recent article called The Surprising Way to Beat Spring Allergies by Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD, DNM, ROHP, one of my favorite writers on probiotics and the gut microbiome, caught my eye and I want to share its information with those of you who suffer from allergies, … Continue reading Probiotics for Spring (and Other) Allergies

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Japanese Food – Gluten Free

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Gluten intolerance is no longer considered to be a fringe medical concept. Researchers around the world are fully aware that methods of modern wheat cultivation pose a serious health problem to humans, other animals and the environment. (Batalion, 2013) Rates of gluten sensitivity, including gluten allergy and celiac disease, are on the rise around … Continue reading Japanese Food – Gluten Free

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How Sugar Affects Your Health – 146 Ways

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      This list of 146 way sugar affects our health – all detrimental – was compiled by Nancy Appleton, PhD from medical journals and other scientific publications. Dr Appleton is a clinical nutritionist and researcher. She is the author of several books, including Lick The Sugar Habit, Stopping Inflammation: Relieving the Cause of Degenerative … Continue reading How Sugar Affects Your Health – 146 Ways

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No-fuss falafel: An easy summer dish

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ upbeet dietitian

As the weather heats up, we find ourselves dreaming of quiet weekend afternoons and backyard dinner parties with family and friends. More social gatherings means new opportunities to share food, so why not bring something fresh that everyone will love? Today’s recipe will help you branch out from the traditional “chips and salsa” appetizer with […]

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The Cleanse week Windsor wraps up with all-natural beauty expo

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

This year’s Cleanse Week organized in Windsor, ON, by local naturopathic Dr. Natasha Zajmalowski will end this Saturday with an all-day exhibit featuring natural beauty products by local and outside beauty vendors. “It was born out of frustration on my part,” says Debra Purdy owner of ShopEco, who pushed the […]

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Improving men’s libido & performance

by Ann Cattelan @ Ann Cattelan – Go Vita Health Shops

Performance problems are nothing to be ashamed of – almost all men are affected at some stage. Understanding the issues involved may help you make some changes and...

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Discover: Graz

by @ Wikitravel

UPC Arena in Graz, Austria was renamed in 1997 to honor native son Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the old name was restored in 2005 over the governor's support of the death penalty.

Measuring Gut Microbial Diversity – Justin & Erica Sonnenburg

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Here’s something really interesting that will greatly help us improve our gut health and overall health – hopefully in the near future: Dr Justin Sonnenburg, a microbiologist and immunologist in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Stanford University School of Medicine, is looking into the interactions between the intestinal microbiota and its … Continue reading Measuring Gut Microbial Diversity – Justin & Erica Sonnenburg

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Big Pharma, Corruption, Medical Research & Your Health

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

BIG PHARMA Peter Rost, MD, worked in medical advertising before moving into the pharmaceutical and biotech industry in 1992. Among the positions he has held are Vice President for Marketing in the Women’s Healthcare Division at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals,  Vice President for Marketing and Endocrine Care at the Swedish pharmaceutical and biotechnological company Pharmacia, and  Vice President … Continue reading Big Pharma, Corruption, Medical Research & Your Health

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LOW FAT DAIRY & PARKINSON’S DISEASE

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    A recently published study led by Dr Katherine C. Hughes at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health provides evidence of a positive correlation between consumption of low-fat dairy products and risk of developing Parkinson’s, a serious autoimmune disease. Subjects who consumed three or more servings of low-fat dairy a day were found … Continue reading LOW FAT DAIRY & PARKINSON’S DISEASE

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Vaginal microbiota and its role in HIV transmission and infection | FEMS Microbiology Reviews | Oxford Academic

Vaginal microbiota and its role in HIV transmission and infection | FEMS Microbiology Reviews | Oxford Academic


OUP Academic

The urogenital tract appears to be the only niche of the human body that shows clear differences in microbiota between men and women. The female reproductive tract has special features in terms of immunological organization, an epithelial barrier, microbiota, and influence by sex hormones such as estrogen. While the upper genital tract is regarded as free of microorganisms, the vagina is colonized by bacteria dominated by Lactobacillus species, although their numbers vary considerably during life. Bacterial vaginosis is a common pathology characterized by dysbiosis, which increases the susceptibility for HIV infection and transmission. On the other hand, HIV infections are often characterized by a disturbed vaginal microbiota. The endogenous vaginal microbiota may protect against HIV by direct production of antiviral compounds, through blocking of adhesion and transmission by ligands such as lectins, and/or by stimulation of immune responses. The potential role of probiotics in the prevention of HIV infections and associated symptoms, by introducing them to the vaginal and gastrointestinal tract (GIT), is also discussed. Of note, the GIT is a site of considerable HIV replication and CD4+ T-cell destruction, resulting in both local and systemic inflammation. Finally, genetically engineered lactobacilli show promise as new microbicidal agents against HIV.

How to Survive Days of High Heat, Humidity & Pollution

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 7/30/2016.     One evening earlier this week my body suddenly felt like its power grid was shutting down and I was going to faint. Fortunately I was sitting at my computer desk at the time. New York City, along with much of the country, has been suffering through a prolonged heat wave with … Continue reading How to Survive Days of High Heat, Humidity & Pollution

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AUTOIMMUNE SUMMIT – dedicated to reversing & preventing autoimmune disease. Nov 10-17 2014. FREE online event.

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS An autoimmune disease, disorder or condition develops when your immune system, which defends your body against disease, becomes unbalanced and treats healthy cells as if they were pathogens needing to be destroyed. As a result, your immune system attacks healthy body cells. Depending on the type, an autoimmune disease … Continue reading AUTOIMMUNE SUMMIT – dedicated to reversing & preventing autoimmune disease. Nov 10-17 2014. FREE online event.

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Travel news: Monte Carlo Las Vegas Update

by @ Wikitravel

As of today, Las Vegas' Monte Carlo Casino Hotel remains closed pending the investigation of last week's fire and the impending repair work. At this time, reservations at the Monte Carlo are being moved to other MGM Mirage hotels. In addition, the Lance Burton show will be suspended for the time being and all tickets that have already been purchased will be refunded.

Rexall - 100 bonus airmiles wus $50 Feb 13 only

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Whole Food Supplements (Bio-available) vs OTC (Synthetic) Vitamins

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Almost all the vitamin and mineral supplements you get at drug stores, vitamin shops, grocery stores – even at Whole Foods – are synthetic. They are manufactured by a few of the largest pharmaceutical companies under different brand names and in different packages for targeted marketing purposes. “Man cannot duplicate what … Continue reading Whole Food Supplements (Bio-available) vs OTC (Synthetic) Vitamins

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To Calm an Overactive Mind

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  You know that unpleasant feeling when you want to be feel centered inside but your brain keeps spitting out thoughts at a rapid pace – useless things like the name of a song you absolutely must remember right that moment, worries, things you’ll have to do next week, fears about the future, regrets about … Continue reading To Calm an Overactive Mind

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THE TRUTH ABOUT CANCER – Documentary Series

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Wow! Here’s an excellent opportunity to learn the truth about cancer. This 11-episode documentary runs online from October 13 – 24, 2014. The documentary presents information from 28 doctors, 11 scientists, 9 survivors and 1 FDA dragon slaying attorney who break the ‘Code Of Silence’ and expose the TRUTH about cancer and … Continue reading THE TRUTH ABOUT CANCER – Documentary Series

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Baby Deal & Offers In Flyers Until February 14th

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New White House NATIONAL MICROBIOME INITIATIVE

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    It is now known that microbes have an enormous impact – for good or ill – on people’s health and the health of the entire planet. Two days ago, on May 13 2016, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy heeded the advice of scientists and launched a new National Microbiome … Continue reading New White House NATIONAL MICROBIOME INITIATIVE

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Why Louis CK Doesn’t Want to Get Cell Phones for His Kids

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      This is important. In case you missed it, Louis CK talking with Conan O’Brien about how smart phones are bad for kids – and the rest of us too. It’s short, funny and true:       Thanks to Richard Boenigk for pointing me to this video.     REFERENCES Louis CK … Continue reading Why Louis CK Doesn’t Want to Get Cell Phones for His Kids

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How to stay hydrated this summer [Coffee and tea count!]

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ upbeet dietitian

  Summer is FINALLY here in Vancouver. I know Ontario has been suffering from the heat this summer for a while already, but in BC we have had unusually cool weather. But, alas, the heat has arrived! With the heat ramping up it is important to ensure you stay hydrated. Does coffee and tea count […]

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Why You Should Avoid Flu Shots and What to Do Instead

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 4/15/2016.       In early December 2014 the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged that this season’s flu vaccine is not as effective as in years past because the viral strain circulating this influenza season has mutated. Of the 85 influenza samples the CDC collected and analyzed between October … Continue reading Why You Should Avoid Flu Shots and What to Do Instead

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Factory Farming Makes Us Sick

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Did you know that factory farms use 80% of the antibiotics sold in the USA? The huge farms which grow most of the meat eaten in this country keep their animals penned in filthy, crowded living conditions. To prevent these animals from becoming diseased, Big Ag farmers add low doses of antibiotics … Continue reading Factory Farming Makes Us Sick

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Discover: Cranbrook

by @ Wikitravel

If you visit Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada and crave a dinner of alligator meat, you can get it at K's Amazon Eatery -- even though the Amazon and its gators are thousands of miles away.

Vitamin D3, Omega-3s, & Yin Chiao to Prevent Flu & Colds

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Here in New York City this winter, many people are coming down with bad colds and a nasty version of the flu that often take weeks to get over.  It’s possible to protect yourself from these viruses … and at the same time increase your odds of avoiding a wide range of other … Continue reading Vitamin D3, Omega-3s, & Yin Chiao to Prevent Flu & Colds

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Discover: Fukuoka

by @ Wikitravel

A bullet train ride on the Hakata-Minami Line in Fukuoka, Japan costs just ¥290 (under US$3). Alas, the end-to-end trip lasts just ten minutes.

BUTTER IS GOOD FOR US!

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Contrary to the assertion that margarine is a healthy choice and butter is a major culprit causing the high rates of  heart disease and cancer plaguing developed countries, the exact opposite is true: Eating margarine (made from polyunsaturated fat) is associated with a wide range of diseases, and butter (made of naturally saturated … Continue reading BUTTER IS GOOD FOR US!

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Cooking with Seal, Part 3: Rogan Josh

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

Alright, last kick at the can, I thought as I stared at the cubes of defrosted seal meat in front of me. I’d bought pounds of it at The Fish Depot in downtown St. John’s over Christmas and brought this last pound of meat home with me in my luggage. Direct flight with good insulation. […]

Discover: Saudi Arabia

by @ Wikitravel

Don't look for nightlife in Saudi Arabia: alcohol, dancing, movies and mingling with the opposite sex are all prohibited.

Chapmans Probiotic Frozen Yogurt Cancer Prostate Colorectal Cancer

by @ Probiotics Belaw

As it turns out probiotics provide daily Effects of the probiotic Bifidobacterium infantis in the maternal separation model of depression. Kettlewell MG Colorectal cancer and benign tumors of the colon. Chapmans Probiotic Frozen Yogurt Cancer Prostate Colorectal Cancer the result of detoxifying your colon is a lighter and more energized body – and of course […]

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Recurrence Rollercoaster – #3 The GcMAF route – the Good and the Bad

Recurrence Rollercoaster – #3 The GcMAF route – the Good and the Bad

by bisforbananascisforcancer @ Supplement – BisforBananasCisforCancer

I’ve had mixed response to my previous post Recurrence Rollercoaster – #2 The GcMAF route with readers posting comments about their experiences with GcMAF, and their opinions on Goleic, Ruggiero and Noakes. I’m going to keep this as succinct as possible so I can get on with the rest of my saga, so that you can … Continue reading

Good Gut Daily – Good News for Your Gut & Overall Health

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 5/24/2015. Last updated 5/25/2015.     Those of us living in developed countries where we have multiple food choices often focus on our calorie intake while neglecting the health of our gut microbiome – the vast numbers and variety of microorganisms inside our intestines. We’re talking about several pounds of tiny critters – 10’s … Continue reading Good Gut Daily – Good News for Your Gut & Overall Health

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Top 11 Fruits and Vegetables High in Electrolytes

by Alex Swanson @ TheHealthBeat.com

What Are Electrolytes? I have received a lot of questions regarding which foods are high in electrolytes. In my best and worst electrolyte drinks article, I analyzed the best and worst electrolyte powders, liquids, tablets and capsules that you can add to your water. In this article, I will show you how to increase your electrolytes […]

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Awesome aloe vera!

by Ann Cattelan @ Go Vita Health Shops

Aloe vera is the famed first aid gel great for burns, bites and bleeds. This succulent spiky spear also settles digestion, diabetes and infections. Go Vita discovers the...

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Frank’s Big Secret – Movantik Commercial (Voiceover Parody)

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

There’s truth in this Movantik Moment parody.     Many thanks to SSH for sending this.       © Copyright 2017. Joan Rothchild Hardin. All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER:  Nothing on this site or blog is intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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Photographs Made by Immersing Film in Live Bacteria

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Knowing I’m interested in bacteria, a photographer friend sent me an article on a most interesting use of bacteria: Photographer Immerses His Film in Live Bacteria for Years to Create Unique Portraits It’s about the photographic work of South Korean artist Seung-Hwan Oh, who fuses art with microbiology. He immerses his developed film … Continue reading Photographs Made by Immersing Film in Live Bacteria

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Food Additives and Hyperactivity in Children

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OVER 70,000 FOOD ADDITIVES  –  from artificial ingredients to genetically modified ones, and from all natural to GRAS (generally recognized as safe). The situation is even worse with cosmetics and personal care products, with virtually no regulations on chemicals. Our skin absorbs whatever … Continue reading Food Additives and Hyperactivity in Children

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Organic Farming: More Profitable & Environmentally Friendly

by Tyler Suchman @

Organic farming, despite lower yields than conventional crops, is more profitable, environmentally friendly and delivers “equally or more nutritious foods that contain less (or no) pesticide residues” according to a new study by Nature Plants. This study spans forty years of research and also stresses that no single approach to farming will safely feed the […]

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Roasted Black Soybeans

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  After our first dinner at Kaiyu, the lovely eco-lodge at Cape Ashizuri on rural Shikokku Island, Japan, our host, Mistuhiro Okada, brewed us a delicious tea. It had a comforting, deep taste reminiscent of dark roast coffee but earthier tasting. The tea turned out to be made from roasted black soybeans – 焙煎された黒大豆 in … Continue reading Roasted Black Soybeans

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Tests for Gut Microbiome Imbalance

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  A reader of my post Dark Circles Under Your Eyes? Improve Your Gut Bacteria wrote to ask what tests to ask your doctor for if you have problems with your gut microbiome. That’s not so easy to answer for two reasons: First, the whole field of gut bacteria is quite new. And second, many … Continue reading Tests for Gut Microbiome Imbalance

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Review: Café Altura Organic Instant Coffee

by Tyler Suchman @

Founded in 1980, Cafe Altura was the first organic coffee company in the United States. They run a small operation in Santa Paula, CA, working with organic, Fair-Trade coffee suppliers internationally. They recently launched a new Organic Instant Coffee, which I was excited about. I travel about ten months a year, and not every destination […]

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Diaper Deal.. I think! Ends Today

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Discover: Savannah

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Chippewa Square in Savannah, Georgia was the site of the bus stop in the movie Forrest Gump, but don't look for the famous bench; it was just a prop.

Costco Weekly Savings (Feb 12 - 18)

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THE RISE OF GLUTEN INTOLERANCE IN JAPAN

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  During my recent trip to Japan, I noticed many people of all ages wearing surgical masks to screen out spring pollens and lower their chances of catching airborne viruses – and wondered if the heavy consumption of gluten in wheat and wheat-based products in the Japanese diet has been a significant factor in weakening … Continue reading THE RISE OF GLUTEN INTOLERANCE IN JAPAN

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Laughter – Watch the Birdie

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

We know becoming engaged by something funny brings us completely into our bodies … and that feels really good. Laughing works quickly, provides lasting positive effects, is free and appropriate for all ages, and has no negative side effects.   PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER Strengthens the immune system Triggers the release of … Continue reading Laughter – Watch the Birdie

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So, what exactly is a superfood?

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ Eat Up Beet! – upbeet dietitian

I have been wanting to write about superfoods for a while. Honestly, the term kind of urks me…along with the blanket definition used below. Photo credit: slgckgc You don’t have to eat expensive superfoods to be well nourished. All foods are super! Well, maybe not all foods. I am talking about minimally processed foods here (mostly). […]

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What’s in the Human Microbiome

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Since I write about the human microbiome, I found this information on what’s been discovered – so far – about its interactions with the rest of the body quite fascinating and think you will too. The information is mostly from an article charmingly entitled Friends with social benefits – subtitled Host-microbe interactions … Continue reading What’s in the Human Microbiome

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Transfer Factor

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

In 2011 I was working with a knowledgeable nutritionist who was helping me restore my GI tract after I’d successfully vanquished a nasty Clostridium difficile infection that began in April 2010 while I was on vacation. Fortunately, the infection wasn’t fatal as it often is but it certainly was inconvenient and became debilitating after I … Continue reading Transfer Factor

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Short, Easy Read about Your Gut Microbiome

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        If you want to get a good basic understanding of what’s going on in your gut and how the several pounds of micro-organisms in there affect your health, mood, sleep patterns, eating preferences and more, I highly recommend taking a look at this recently published little book by Rob Knight. It’s … Continue reading Short, Easy Read about Your Gut Microbiome

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VAXXED: The Evidence & the Prosecutor

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    The following is from the website of the 2016 documentary VAXXED:  From Cover Up to Catastrophe: “In 2013, biologist Dr. Brian Hooker received a call from a Senior Scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who led the agency’s 2004 study on the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine and its link … Continue reading VAXXED: The Evidence & the Prosecutor

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Recurrence Rollercoaster – #2 The GcMAF route (and why you should always kick the tyres of any cure)

Recurrence Rollercoaster – #2 The GcMAF route (and why you should always kick the tyres of any cure)

by bisforbananascisforcancer @ Supplement – BisforBananasCisforCancer

A quick re-cap for newcomers to this blog:  I was diagnosed with breast cancer (Stage 1) and spent approximately 1.5 years doing alternative treatments, but the tumour kept growing so I had a mastectomy.  I woke up from the mastectomy to find my left arm paralysed and numb due to  nerve damage (to the brachial … Continue reading

Artificial Sweeteners in Us, Our Rivers, Lakes & Tap Water

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Artificial sweeteners are used in over 6,000 processed foods and drinks sold around the world. Here’s a list of their chemical names along with their brand names from Dr Oz: ACESULFAME POTASSIUM ACK Ace K Equal Spoonful (also +aspartame) Sweet One Sunett ASPARTAME APM AminoSweet (but not in US) Aspartyl-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester Canderel … Continue reading Artificial Sweeteners in Us, Our Rivers, Lakes & Tap Water

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Rectal Bleeding Prostate Cancer Loss Kefir Weight Plan

by @ Probiotics Belaw

You can learn about probiotic supplements and Probiotics NZ can advise you how to take them. Rectal Bleeding Prostate Cancer Loss Kefir Weight Plan hospitals offering this leading-edge procedure. Probiotic not as the products. Use NOW Immune Renew to help support healthy immune function throughout the year.* NOW Immune Renew delivers the natural nutrient profile […]

Certain Antibiotics Could Affect Gut Microbiome for 1 Year

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  The article below appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine’s MEDICINE WATCH two days ago. A big thank you to David Miller, MD, for bringing it to my attention today.   MEDICAL NEWS | PHYSICIAN’S FIRST WATCH November 15, 2015 Certain Antibiotics Could Affect Gut Microbiome for 1 Year By Kelly Young Edited … Continue reading Certain Antibiotics Could Affect Gut Microbiome for 1 Year

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Summer Fancy Food Show NYC brings bolder flavours to consumers

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

A never-ending hunger for healthier snacks among Americans attending the Summer Fancy Food Show, NYC, brought forth an acceptance of a range of influences. The 61st semi-annual trade show introduced attendees to healthier alternatives for chips, pretzels and other less healthy yet popular snacks.   MORE INDUSTRY NEWS Loblaw and […]

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Your Diet Can Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      What do apples, green tea, dark chocolate, olive oil, tomato paste, broccoli, and leafy green vegetables have to do with today’s being the first official day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere? Read this short, informative article by Britta Aragon on Functional Medicine doc Frank Lipman’s site to find out how these … Continue reading Your Diet Can Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage

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Microbial Information for Valentine’s Day – from uBiome

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Artist’s Rendition of the Skin Microbiome – Part of Our Second Genome This interesting TOP 10 LIST OF MICROBIAL FACTS is from Alexandra Carmichael, Director of Community, Product, and Growth at uBiome – just in time for Valentine’s Day. 1. Kissing partners have more bacteria in common on the backs of their tongues than … Continue reading Microbial Information for Valentine’s Day – from uBiome

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Best and Worst Multivitamins, and How to Design Your Own | TheHealthBeat.com

Best and Worst Multivitamins, and How to Design Your Own | TheHealthBeat.com


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Are all multi-vitamins the same? Is your multi-vitamin actually made from tar or petroleum? Make sure your multi-vitamin isn't causing more harm than good.

Herbs to help you have a stress-free silly season

by Ann Cattelan @ Ann Cattelan – Go Vita Health Shops

Does the very thought of the impending holiday season fill you with dread? If so, Paul Keogh suggests you take steps now to help prepare yourself mentally and...

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Alzheimer’s, Gut Bacteria and Music

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

UPDATED 1/17/2016 & 10/22/2016.         Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that gradually worsens over time, affecting memory, thinking and behavior – eventually becoming severe enough to interfere with all aspects of daily life. Alzheimer’s involves the progressive loss of brain function, is the most common cause of dementia and the 6th … Continue reading Alzheimer’s, Gut Bacteria and Music

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Celiac – An Autoimmune Disease

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Celiac disease can be tricky. It often presents with a wide variety of disparate symptoms, many of them not seeming to be a gut problem at all. People with celiac frequently spend many years suffering before finding a proper diagnosis.  “Celiac disease can be difficult to diagnose because it affects people … Continue reading Celiac – An Autoimmune Disease

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Corn Syrup Is In My Favorite Beer?

by Papa Organics @

Could you be drinking carcinogens and high fructose corn syrup when you enjoy a beer or two?   An article at Banoosh documents the disturbing ingredients that are found in some of the world’s most popular brands. We’re downright depressed that Newcastle and Guinness are both on that list. It’s a shame that corners are […]

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IN LIEU OF DIET SNAPPLE

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 7/20/2015. See info on Truvia at end of OTHER ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS section.       This post was prompted by a colleague who arrived on a hot summer day carrying a bottle of Diet Snapple sweetened with aspartame. Since I knew he’d battled cancer twice and is health conscious, I was surprised and sent … Continue reading IN LIEU OF DIET SNAPPLE

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Dr Ohhira Probiotics Uk Multi Effects Side Strain

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Today in History – Tuesday – July 31 2012 1792 – The cornerstone of the U.S. Most children with constipation do not have an underlying medical problem (such as low thyroid or a bowel anatomic abnormality) however if a consumer lab probiotic report homeopathic child has persistent Untie the tea towel from the wooden spoon. […]

Sign Petition to Obama for a National Food Policy

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Sign the petition below telling President Obama it’s time to issue an executive order instituting a National Food Policy. What a legacy that would be. Our food supplies and Big Ag agriculture system are broken and making people, other animals, our waters and the whole environment sick. The Union of Concerned Scientists has … Continue reading Sign Petition to Obama for a National Food Policy

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Trade List Ft: Pet FPC's and BOGO

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Vegan Dinner Party: Balsamic-Braised Oyster Mushrooms on Pressure Caramelized Parsnip Purée with Bok Choy and Flame-Toasted Sunflower Seeds

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

Do you have that one vegan friend that you never invite to a dinner party? That’s me. And I’m not even vegan! (Gluten and lactose intolerant, no pork, no beef, no tofu and the list goes on, generally FODMAPs at the moment.) It’s a little annoying to not get invited to a lot of dinners, […]

Triclosan, Your Toothpaste and Your Endocrine System

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Take a look at the ingredients in your toothpaste. Is triclosan on the list? If so, switching brands would be a good idea.     Triclosan is the active ingredient in many widely used antibacterial products. You probably used some – or many – of them in your own home. These products … Continue reading Triclosan, Your Toothpaste and Your Endocrine System

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Egg Nutrition Facts and Information Infographics

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  There’s a whole lot of very interesting and useful information about eggs in this infographic from Mercola.com:       Click on the link to the article, Everything You Need to Know About Eggs, to learn more about eggs.   REFERENCE Mercola, R. (2014). Everything You Need to Know About Eggs – Infographic. Mercola.com. … Continue reading Egg Nutrition Facts and Information Infographics

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No Sugar Probiotic Yogurt Fat Stomach

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Ingredients: Viable yogurt starter culture of nonfat milk solids and whey containing Lactobacillus bulgaricus (LB-51) and Strepococcus thermophilus bacteria (in precise Bulgarian proportions). No Sugar Probiotic Yogurt Fat Stomach help with gas and bloating. His tumor the size of a baseball was already starting to strangle the portal vein going into the liver. Activia Parfait […]

Environmental Working Group’s Top 10 Tips for Safer Cosmetics

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        After receiving a handy wallet-sized card called QUICK TIPS FOR SAFER COSMETICS: A GUIDE TO NAVIGATING PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT LABELS, from the Environmental Working Group’s SKIN DEEP project, I decided to revisit the important topic of the unsafe ingredients in our personal care products: Soaps Skin moisturizers Lip products Hand sanitizers … Continue reading Environmental Working Group’s Top 10 Tips for Safer Cosmetics

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Ohio Wellness Retreat Center for Sale

by Tyler Suchman @

Harmony Farm is a sacred place that brings together the energies of the land, the gift of healing arts, and the wisdom of teachers.

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Giulia Enders Explains Digestion

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 6/23/2015.   Giulia Enders   This post is about something we’ve all needed: a charming Millennial named Giulia Enders’ entertaining and simple  explanation of how digestion works.  She’s a doctoral student at the Institute for Microbiology in Frankfurt, Germany. In 2012 her presentation about the gut won first prize at the Science Slam in … Continue reading Giulia Enders Explains Digestion

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“All the Rage” – a Film about John Sarno & His Work on How We Express Unresolved Emotional Pain as Physical Pain

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 7/13/2017 & 7/15/2017.     Dr John Sarno was a doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and, from 1965 to 2012, practiced at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Medical Center. He started out his medical career in the usual way, offering the standard pharmaceuticals and surgeries to his patients, until … Continue reading “All the Rage” – a Film about John Sarno & His Work on How We Express Unresolved Emotional Pain as Physical Pain

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Get Your Gut Microbiome Sequenced – for Free

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  LOCATION OF THE HUMAN GUT MICROBIOME   Here’s exciting news and a great opportunity for those of you who understand that your overall health depends on the health of your gut microbiome! SmartGut™, the world’s first sequencing-based clinical microbiome test, is now available in all 50 US states through uBiome’s SmartGut Pilot Program – … Continue reading Get Your Gut Microbiome Sequenced – for Free

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What I Did for Sinus Misery

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Those of you who know me personally or follow this blog know  my focus is on addressing the underlying cause(s) of a health problem rather than simply putting band aids on its symptoms – and also that I generally react badly to pharmaceuticals. So when my sinuses became horribly stuffed up during the … Continue reading What I Did for Sinus Misery

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PERSONALIZED NUTRITION

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      It turns out the very same meal can affect people’s blood glucose levels in very different ways. So the universal dietary recommendations we’re bombarded with – eat these foods and avoid those – may be sound advice for some people but maybe not for you. Research conducted by a group of scientists … Continue reading PERSONALIZED NUTRITION

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Vibrational Sound Therapy: Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        I was very fortunate to be able to take two workshops with singing bowls Master Teacher Suren Shrestha and some of his students at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art in NYC this past weekend: Vibrational Sound Therapy (1.5 hours) and Learn to Heal with Singing Bowls (3 hours).     … Continue reading Vibrational Sound Therapy: Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls

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HOW TO COPE WITH THE WORLD’S GRIEF

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  My wise friend Na’ama Yehuda sent this today with a note that it’s “inspired by the Jewish Talmud, but is probably as true to all spiritual practices. We do what we can, the best we can, as we can…” Since we all know from personal experience how reactive our gut bacteria are to emotional … Continue reading HOW TO COPE WITH THE WORLD’S GRIEF

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Pb8 Probiotic Canada Burping

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Hens’ eggs are the type of egg most When there is a need to give high doses of chemotherapy to a specific area of the body it may be given by a regional method. Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy Virtual reality colorectal surgery is demonstrated here by medial to lateral mobilisation of the sigmoid colon […]

FIGHT C. DIFFICILE – 7th Annual Peggy Lillis Foundation Gala

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Lovely and graceful, isn’t it? This is an image of a single Clostridium difficile bacterium. But it’s a pathological killer, definitely not something you want to take over your large intestine. Have you ever even heard of it? And are you aware that antibiotics (taken as a prescribed drug or consumed in factory farmed … Continue reading FIGHT C. DIFFICILE – 7th Annual Peggy Lillis Foundation Gala

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Best Probiotic Strains For Constipation Tnm Classification Cancer

by @ Probiotics Belaw

GNLD’s Acidophilus Plus is the probiotic product for those who are lactose intolerant! Agricultural chemicals and pollution. Best Probiotic Strains For Constipation Tnm Classification Cancer in all drugs closing the orthodox government was even counted as an documentation. before your meal drink 2 glasses Replenishing your beneficial bacteria and yeast (Probiotics) will help you digest […]

Follow Up on AO+ Living Bacterial Skin Tonic

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 2/25/2016.   I first wrote about AOBiome’s brilliant new approach to skin health and cleanliness in Living Bacterial Skin Tonic – Instead of Soap?! (June 7, 2014). AO+ Refreshing Cosmetic Mist is a liquid developed by a biotech start up company in Cambridge MA to spray on our bodies in lieu of – or … Continue reading Follow Up on AO+ Living Bacterial Skin Tonic

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Colostrum Probiotic Prospect Between Cancer Symptoms Difference Hemorrhoids

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Dec 1 2014 – shoppingbargains. The following links allow you to view full publications. Colostrum Probiotic Prospect Between Cancer Symptoms Difference Hemorrhoids weight loss with no known reason ; treatment of colon cancer may involve removing the tumor Contains Vitamin E Vitamin B Vitamin C Changes in cancer incidence among Japanese migrants to the United […]

Organic Purslane and Quinoa Greens in Sonoma’s West County

by Tyler Suchman @

In the west county of Sonoma, ninety minutes north of the culinary mecca of San Francisco, springtime brings an abundance of the local, the sustainable and the organic. Berries, dark greens, fava beans, cheeses, breads, jams and so much more line the rows of the farmers markets dotting the towns of Occidental, Sebastopol, Guerneville and […]

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More on Overactive Mast Cells and How to Calm Them Down

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

I wrote earlier about an essential part of our immune systems called mast cells and the period when mine went wild, reacting to pretty much anything I ate or drank as if Attila’s Huns were at the gate and needed to be attacked at all costs – even if they killed me in the process. … Continue reading More on Overactive Mast Cells and How to Calm Them Down

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Saffron for Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Cancer, Alzheimer’s, & More

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 6/18/2016, 6/22/2016 & 7/2/2016.. Reading about the health properties of saffron has driven home what I’ve been learning about the differences between our woeful Western diet (often called the Standard American Diet, or SAD – how  unfortunately apt is that?) and the traditional, spice and herb rich diets of India, Persia, and other Middle Eastern cultures. Saffron is … Continue reading Saffron for Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Cancer, Alzheimer’s, & More

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Monsanto’s RoundUp “Safe to Drink” – Laugh Out Loud Video

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      A few weeks ago the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that glyphosate, the main chemical in Monsanto’s bestselling weed killer Roundup, is linked to cancer in humans. This conclusion was reached by a panel of scientific experts from 11 countries after they had made “a comprehensive review of the latest available scientific … Continue reading Monsanto’s RoundUp “Safe to Drink” – Laugh Out Loud Video

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Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  The concept of ‘teaching’ the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells has been around for 100 years. During this time, much has been learned about the immune system and specific immunotherapeutic strategies for cancers are being developed. Two new immunotherapeutic anticancer drugs have recently received approval and several other drugs are in … Continue reading Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer

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Glyphosate in Your Urine, Tap Water & Breast Milk

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    High glyphosate levels are turning up everywhere: In our blood In urine In water supplies In breast milk “Glyphosate levels have been found to be significantly higher in the urine of humans who ate non-organic food, compared with those who ate mostly organic food. Chronically ill people showed significantly higher glyphosate residues in … Continue reading Glyphosate in Your Urine, Tap Water & Breast Milk

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The Human Microbiome – Two Short Videos

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  In the developed world, we have become brainwashed into regarding ALL bacteria and microbes as DANGEROUS to our health.  We use antibacterial soaps and ointments on our skins, mouthwashes that promise to kill 99% of the germs in our mouths, disinfectant and antiseptic sprays and wipes in our homes. We’ve become like real life … Continue reading The Human Microbiome – Two Short Videos

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The Body’s Endocannabinoid System

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  THE BODY’S BUILT-IN ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM Cannabis as medicine is not a new concept. Its medicinal use dates back thousands of years – at least 1,000 years BCE in India and 5,000 years BCE in China. Before its prohibition in the West, major pharmaceutical companies offered a wide variety of cannabis-based medicines, with 1840 to … Continue reading The Body’s Endocannabinoid System

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Psychobiotics: Your Gut Bacteria – Your Mood

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 7/5/2015 & 7/9/2015.     Very good news! An exciting new field of medicine is on the horizon: PSYCHOBIOTICS. PROBIOTICS are micro-organisms that have beneficial effects on the body when consumed. Ted Dinan, Catherine Stanton, and John Cryan, pioneering researchers in the field, define a PSYCHOBIOTIC as “a live organism that, when ingested in … Continue reading Psychobiotics: Your Gut Bacteria – Your Mood

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The cost of Bravo Probiotic — GcMAF Yoghurt — Maf314 — someone find me a camel!

The cost of Bravo Probiotic — GcMAF Yoghurt — Maf314 — someone find me a camel!

by bisforbananascisforcancer @ Supplement – BisforBananasCisforCancer

For more information on GcMAF, please join the GcMAF and GcMAF Cancer forums on Facebook – they are closed groups, so you have to wait for your membership to be confirmed.  They contain up-to-date information on sources of GcMAF, and also feedback and contributions  by people who are using GcMAF. Updated 21 June 2014 – there is a … Continue reading

Reduce Inflammation with Yoga, Meditation and Breath Work (Pranayama)

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  The amount of stress in my life increased significantly when my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 1998 and I began making frequent trips from New York City to Florida. She succumbed in April 2000. Then 10 days after her death, my father collapsed from an internal bleed from his own … Continue reading Reduce Inflammation with Yoga, Meditation and Breath Work (Pranayama)

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Rob Knight’s TED Talk: How Our Microbes Make Us Who We Are

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Microbial Ecologist Rob Knight’s is passionate about exploring the microbial world that exists everywhere in and on our bodies. His 2014 TED Talk, How our microbes make us who we are, explains the basics. This talk led to his writing the charming and useful little book Follow Your Gut (Knight, 2015) … Continue reading Rob Knight’s TED Talk: How Our Microbes Make Us Who We Are

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Why your dietitian might not care what you eat

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ upbeet dietitian

Photo credit: Dan Gold When a client walks into my office with a food record, what do you think the first thing I look for is? How many carbs or how much sugar my client is eating? How often he/she eats vegetables? Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages? How many times my client eats out at […]

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Raincoast Trading Salmon Salad-Rolls

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ upbeet dietitian

Canned fish is an underrated food that deserves more space in your pantry. It may not be as sexy as getting fresh fish from the fisherman’s wharf or Granville Island, but with lots of innovative, delicious recipes being developed it is getting there! Especially when you are talking about Raincoast Trading products, which are sustainably […]

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Discover: Kratie

by @ Wikitravel

The interior of the Phnom Sombok temple in Kratie, Cambodia is decorated with torture scenes for the edification of the non-virtuous visitor.

Does Colon Cancer Kill You Cd American Health

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Helps in natural weight loss. Does Colon Cancer Kill You Cd American Health gET RID OF WEIGHT: DR OZ GARCINIA CAMBOGIA AND COLON CLEANSEReview tips of DR OZ GARCINIA CAMBOGIA AND COLON CLEANSE : Excess body weight is constantly a problem and people with added pounds do not s The benefits and history of colonic […]

Cholesterol and our Health

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Two-thirds of cholesterol comes from the liver Cholesterol plays a vital role in the functioning of the body, since it is found in every cell and is implicated in hormone production. Cholesterol is either synthesized in the body or absorbed from animal products consumed in one’s diet. About two-thirds of […]

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How Breath & Mood Are Connected

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Controlled breathing has been used since antiquity to relieve anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. What hasn’t been known is exactly how this works. As reported in an article called “Breathing control center neurons that promote arousal in mice” published in Science, a group of researchers set out to locate the physiological, neuronal  basis … Continue reading How Breath & Mood Are Connected

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Dark Circles Under Your Eyes? Improve Your Gut Bacteria

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      WHAT I LEARNED IN COSTA RICA I was worn out from traveling back and forth between NYC and Sarasota to help my mother through her several-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer. It claimed her in 2000. Ten days after she died and I’d returned home to NYC, my father collapsed from … Continue reading Dark Circles Under Your Eyes? Improve Your Gut Bacteria

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Oral Health, Thermography and Inflammation

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

The images below are examples of infrared thermograms showing oral infection, a pattern relating to coronary artery disease and muscular inflammation: This thermographic image shows inflammation in the subject’s gums: And this shows a woman having her breasts imaged with thermography. You can see the resulting picture on the thermographer’s screen: See Inflammation for additional … Continue reading Oral Health, Thermography and Inflammation

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Is technology impacting your health?

by Margaret Lucan @ Go Vita Health Shops

Anxiety, depression, back pain, sleep disturbances, nausea, loss of hearing. This concoction of symptoms is not some bizarre medical condition but some of the side-effects reported from the...

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How the Gut Microbiome Influences the Brain – and Vice Versa

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Maybe you’re used to thinking of the brain in your head as your only brain – but your body actually has TWO BRAINS: In fact, the ‘brain’ in your gut does a lot more than digest your food. While this brain doesn’t produce thoughts, it contains its own independent nervous system along … Continue reading How the Gut Microbiome Influences the Brain – and Vice Versa

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Astonishing Microbes!

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 6/27/2016. Bacteria and other microbes possess some quite amazing qualities. Here are a few mind boggling tricks they have up their metaphorical sleeves.   Microbes in a Petri Dish   A world without bacteria and other microbes wouldn’t support life as we know it. We and other animals wouldn’t be able to digest food … Continue reading Astonishing Microbes!

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Discover: Vicksburg

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Discover: Jacksonville

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If you visit Fort Caroline National Memorial in Jacksonville, Florida, don't expect to see the eponymous fort itself; it's now beneath the waters of the St. John's River.

Shape up for summer

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Start now with these top tips for a toned body, more energy and better health this summer! Start with a cleanse Banishing body baggage and blockages is the...

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How Bacteria Talk To Each Other

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 1/29/2016 & 6/26/2016. Did you know bacteria ‘talk’ with one another? Although bacteria are primitive single-celled organisms, their ability to use chemical signals to communicate with each allows them to synchronize their behavior and act together much like large, multi-cellular organisms. This communication process allows pathogenic bacteria to know when they have amassed enough … Continue reading How Bacteria Talk To Each Other

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Relieving Neck and Shoulder Tension

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  If you’re like most people these days, you sit a lot, lean over a computer, use a cell phone, carry a purse or other bag on your shoulder, and drive a car – and chances are you have chronic tightness and discomfort in your neck and shoulders. Here are some ways to relieve neck … Continue reading Relieving Neck and Shoulder Tension

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For a Healthy Mouth

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        ORAL HEALTH AS A WINDOW TO OVERALL HEALTH Thousands of studies have linked oral disease to systemic disease. Meaning, the health of your mouth, teeth and gums has a direct connection to health in the rest of your body. (Mercola, 8/27/2016) Most of the billions of bacteria living in the mouth … Continue reading For a Healthy Mouth

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Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, & Gluten Allergy

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Last updated 6/2/2015. Gluten is a protein found in many grains and seeds, principally wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut, and triticale. It is the composite of the storage proteins gliadin and a glutenin conjoined with starch in the endosperm of various grass-related grains. (Wikipedia, 5/29/2015) Although gluten-containing foods are an important part of the modern … Continue reading Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, & Gluten Allergy

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Organic whole milk kefir introduced by Wallaby Yogurt Company

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Wallaby Yogurt is expanding its offering in the kefir category with a line of seven Organic Lowfat Kefir products. This drinkable yogurt product has special probiotic cultures and comes with the benefits of kefir. Whole milk products are also on the rise as consumers are looking to add more of it […]

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OUR MICROBIOMES: An Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History + The Micropia Museum

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    These ‘friends with benefits’ I’m referring to are the several  pounds of friendly bacteria and other micro-organisms that live in and on us and make us who we are. We couldn’t function without them. If you’re at all curious about what’s going on inside and on your body – especially all the recent … Continue reading OUR MICROBIOMES: An Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History + The Micropia Museum

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The Best Children’s Multivitamins

by Alex Swanson @ TheHealthBeat.com

  I believe that we have the knowledge to make our children the healthiest in history. I know, quite an ambitious claim when are all the statistics are pointing to the contrary. The educational tools are available for parents to implement and we need to increase the access to healthy food, water, and air through […]

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Review: Eden Organic Apple Sauce

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We wanted something sweet, healthy and a little filling from our local health food store. Apple sauce! Eden Organic Apple Sauce was on sale for $5.29. Eden Foods is an independent organic food producer. Eden Founder Michael Potter has “refused to put the USDA’s ‘certified organic’ seal on his products because he says it’s a […]

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3 Steps to help picky eaters

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ Eat Up Beet! – upbeet dietitian

So many Canadian families face this problem: You make a large family meal and your kids only take two bites, or you wish there were meals everyone could agree on. The good news is that taking control of dinner hour is within your reach. Whether you are dealing with picky eaters, rushed mealtimes or other […]

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Essential Oils for Healing and Staying Well

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

              HISTORY OF ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALING For at least 10,000 years, people have used essential oils from aromatic plants as medicines – for physical, emotional and spiritual healing. The Bible contains many references to healing with essential oils and aromatic plants. The Hebrew word for “anoint” means to … Continue reading Essential Oils for Healing and Staying Well

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Your Microbial Fingerprints

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

          Pioneering and ever-curious microbe researcher, Rob Knight, suggests that the multitude of micro-organisms living on our hands is so distinct from person to person it could be used for identification purposes.         Knight and his colleague Noah Fierer, a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the … Continue reading Your Microbial Fingerprints

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Fennel Seeds & Ground Ginger for Menstrual Cramps & PMS

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 2/1/2016.                 If you suffer with severe menstrual cramps and/or PMS, these natural remedies might be worth testing out. Studies have found that: FENNEL SEEDS works like ibuprofen to reduce painful periods. An eighth of a teaspoon of GINGER POWDER three times a day reduces menstrual bleeding … Continue reading Fennel Seeds & Ground Ginger for Menstrual Cramps & PMS

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More on the Revolving Door Between Monsanto and the Government

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      This is a follow up to my last post, Monsanto’s RoundUp “Safe to Drink” – Laugh Out Loud Video (April 2, 2015). If you haven’t been following Monsanto and its role in genetically engineering our food, you may not be aware of the lengths the company has gone to insure it gets … Continue reading More on the Revolving Door Between Monsanto and the Government

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Discover: Seoul

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Fans of spicy fermented cabbage from all over Korea flock to the Kimchi Museum in Seoul.

Raw Milk Production Safety from Organic Pastures

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While advocates of raw, unpasteurized milk love the health benefits, there have been pervasive concerns nationally and at the government level regarding the safety of raw milk. The Center for Disease Control has cautioned that “unpasteurized milk is 150 times more likely to cause food-borne illness and results in 13 times more hospitalizations than illnesses involving […]

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Whole Foods faces criticism after launching new ‘Responsibly Grown’ system

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

It seems Whole Foods‘ efforts to get ratings on the eco-friendliness of products it carries will end up hurting farmers. Last year, the company rolled out its new system that measures soil health, waste reduction, farmworker welfare and other factors, to attain a rating from “Good,” “Better,” “Best.” However, as […]

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INCREASED GUT PERMEABILITY – CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Those of you who have been following this blog know I’m interested – for personal reasons and also just because it’s fascinating – in how the state of the probiotics in our gut microbiomes affects our health in general. So this development is of great interest to me: A different kind of PREbiotic … Continue reading INCREASED GUT PERMEABILITY – CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES

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Discover: Havana

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For an "authentic" experience in getting around Havana via public transportation, try El Camello, a split-level bus pulled by a semi-truck, and resembling a 2-humped camel.

Cooking with Seal, Part 2: Ribs

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For Part 2 in my ‘How to cook seal’ adventure, I decided to make ribs. It wasn’t that hard a decision since the guy at The Fish Depot in downtown St. John’s, NL only had seal cubes and seal ribs. I’d used the cubes to make meatballs, so now it was time to make ribs. […]

List of Companies Using Monsanto’s GMO Products

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    The biotechnology and processed food industries, led by Monsanto, have repeatedly spent huge amounts of money to prevent the labeling of GMO foods. They’ve been successful in the US – and the public is angry about this. For more information, see The Monsanto Protection Act is Back, and Worse Than Ever (Center for Food Safety, … Continue reading List of Companies Using Monsanto’s GMO Products

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Kefir Meatball Soup

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Kefir, one of the oldest cultured milk products in existence, is regarded by many (including me) as a super food. It is a fermented, yogurt-like drink made from cow, goat or sheep’s milk, containing probiotic yeasts along with ten strains of live, beneficial bacteria … billions of active probiotics to support the immune system and … Continue reading Kefir Meatball Soup

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Awesome aloe vera!

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Aloe vera is the famed first aid gel great for burns, bites and bleeds. This succulent spiky spear also settles digestion, diabetes and infections. Go Vita discovers the...

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Bug in a Rug brings Earth Mama Angel Baby to Canada

by ihr @ organic – IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Jan Wood of Bug in a Rug is now introducing Earth Mama Angel Baby’s 100 per cent organic and natural herbal products for pregnancy, breastfeeding and baby care. MORE INDUSTRY NEWS Ascenta Health sold to Nature’s Way Products, USA Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods sold to U.S. company for $132.5 million […]

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Should you take a supplement?

by Melissa (upbeet,RD) @ Eat Up Beet! – upbeet dietitian

Many people assume that if they take a multivitamin their nutrient needs are covered and they can just eat whatever they like. Doritos and ranch dip are totally fine for dinner if you wash a multivitamin down with beer first…right? While I am sure I am not the only one who has occasionally resorted to […]

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The Truth About “Natural ” Foods

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Here’s an edifying and amusing short video titled The Natural Effect by onlyorganic.org. It’s done as an interview with “The False Advertising Industry” and explains clearly what’s in foods appealingly advertised as “Natural”. In fact, the “Natural” – even “All Natural” and “100% Natural” – labels are largely meaningless. (Simon, 2013) The US Food and Drug … Continue reading The Truth About “Natural ” Foods

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The Battle for Toxics and Chemical Reform – the Environmental Working Group

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        Last week the Environmental Protection Agency announced its final decision to give the go ahead to Dow Chemical Company’s toxic weed killer, Enlist Duo – despite  strong warnings from 50 members of Congress,  35 doctors and scientists, and tens of thousands of activists. Enlist Duo combines Dow’s widely used toxic herbicide … Continue reading The Battle for Toxics and Chemical Reform – the Environmental Working Group

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ONLINE COURSE on the Gut Microbiome

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      The University of Colorado at Boulder is offering a fascinating free online course on the human microbiome called GUT CHECK: EXPLORING YOUR MICROBIOME This course is going to cover many of the topics I’ve written about on this Allergies and Your Gut site/blog – but you’ll get to hear it and much … Continue reading ONLINE COURSE on the Gut Microbiome

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Hemp foods – now legal in Oz!

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Hemp is the world’s most nutritionally complete food source. No other natural resource on earth offers the commercial, economic and environmental potential of hemp. Up until recently it...

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Comments

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

An apology: It was recently brought to my attention that something went awry after 2/22/2014 and comments sent via the Leave a Reply box stopped getting delivered to me.  I think I’ve fixed the problem now. So if you submitted a comment and wondered why it never appeared, perhaps you’d be willing to resubmit it … Continue reading Comments

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Discover: Tokyo

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In Response to “Do Probiotics Really Work?” (Scientific American, July 2017)

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    An article titled “Do Probiotics Really Work? in the current (July 2017) issue of Scientific American really irked me so I decided to send a Letter to the Editor responding to it. Since the chances my letter will get printed are slim and I think it addresses several important issues, I’m putting it … Continue reading In Response to “Do Probiotics Really Work?” (Scientific American, July 2017)

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KITTEN THERAPY: THE PRESCRIPTION FOR STRESS

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    A VIDEO FOR WHEN YOU FEEL STRESSED – KITTEN THERAPY: THE PRESCRIPTION FOR STRESS     REFERENCES Soul Pancake. (2014). Kitten Therapy: The Prescription for Stress. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35T8wtmTbVg&index=1&list=PLbpi6ZahtOH7mP1GdPfE-5v24IzRm_LjI&feature=inp-em-w47-03   © Copyright 2014 Joan Rothchild Hardin. All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER:  Nothing on this site or blog is intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis … Continue reading KITTEN THERAPY: THE PRESCRIPTION FOR STRESS

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BC to get Bodhi Natural Market

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Deer Horn Capital has announced June 6, Saturday, as the launch date for its 6,800 square foot natural and organic food store in Maple Ridge, BC. The store will carry everything from fresh organic produce, to grocery including canned and frozen foods, snacks, drinks and dry goods. Bodhi Natural Market […]

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Light Based Treatment for Alzheimer’s?

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated on 4/26/2017. Light Based Therapy for Alzheimer’s   Researchers at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have shown that a unique, non-invasive treatment involving flickering light restores disrupted gamma waves in the brains of mice with Alzheimer’s disease. Brain cells firing rhythmically and in sync produce waves, which … Continue reading Light Based Treatment for Alzheimer’s?

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Visualizing Comfort

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      In case you haven’t come across it yet, here’s something you might find helpful in your personal and professional lives: An excellent little book by Kristin Prevallet called VISUALIZE COMFORT: PAIN MANAGEMENT AND THE UNCONSCIOUS MIND. This new book – paperback novel size and only 100 pages (she’s a poet!) – is … Continue reading Visualizing Comfort

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Brachial plexus injury #11 – treatments and supplements for nerve injury

Brachial plexus injury #11 – treatments and supplements for nerve injury

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After my left arm was paralysed from nerve damage caused by the mastectomy, I went into over-drive on the research front on treatments and supplements that could help.  Here are some I tried. My nerve surgeon didn’t quite sneer, but he raised eloquent eyebrows and told me in his beautiful Italian accent that in his … Continue reading

Probiotic Capsule Douche Taking Leaky Gut

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Sundown Naturals Inulin Fiber Prebiotic Mineral Supplement Capsules 90 Count $8.79 ($0.10 / count). Probiotic Capsule Douche Taking Leaky Gut seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Taking “good” bacteria known as probiotics may help prevent diarrhea ought on by a tough-to-treat infection that often results from taking antibiotics according to a fresh look at some […]

THE SACRED SCIENCE – a natural medicine quest into the Amazon rainforest

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

          If you’re fascinated by ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin’s work with the shamans in the Amazon Rain Forest to learn about and preserve their age old indigenous cures, you’ll also be interested in this award-winning documentary, THE SACRED SCIENCE. In this 2011 documentary, eight people afflicted with serious illnesses (Parkinson’s, breast cancer, … Continue reading THE SACRED SCIENCE – a natural medicine quest into the Amazon rainforest

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Fulda conference #9: Amygdalin (Vitamin B17/Laetrile) – advantages and risks (Dr Martin Stoppler)

Fulda conference #9: Amygdalin (Vitamin B17/Laetrile) – advantages and risks (Dr Martin Stoppler)

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Updated March 2016 – For more information on GcMAF, please join the GcMAF and GcMAF Cancer forums on Facebook – they are closed groups, so you have to wait for your membership to be confirmed.  They contain up-to-date information on sources of GcMAF, and also feedback and contributions  by people who are using GcMAF. Dr Martin Stoppler studied … Continue reading

The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: My Article in the Oriental Medicine Journal

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

The article that became the starting point for this Allergies and Your Gut website is The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis, which I’d written for the Oriental Medicine Journal. The issue of the Journal containing the article is now in print (Spring 2014, 22:3).       This is the introduction the OMJ‘s editor, Mary Rogel, wrote:   … Continue reading The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: My Article in the Oriental Medicine Journal

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Genetically Modified Organisms – Our Food

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 4/9/2016.   DEFINITIONS You’ve no doubt heard about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) but perhaps not understood why many countries have already banned them and  why so many people in the US want foods containing them to be labeled so we can make the choice to avoid eating them. GMO stands for GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM. … Continue reading Genetically Modified Organisms – Our Food

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The Hang and Hand Pan

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated on 4/3/2016 & 4/17/2016. Updated on 5/13/2016.   If you’ve never had a chance to experience the hypnotic, meditative sounds of a hang or hand pan, this may be a revelation – possibly life changing. Here’s an example, one of my favorites:   Daniel Waples – Solo Hang Drum in a London Tunnel   … Continue reading The Hang and Hand Pan

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Dr Amy Myers Explains Functional Medicine

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    This is important! 18 minutes that could change your life:           © Copyright 2014 Joan Rothchild Hardin. All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER:  Nothing on this site or blog is intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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AO Biome: Clean vs Sterile

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 2/25/2016.   AO Biome, the brilliant skin microbiome company that’s bringing us the live, Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacterial spray AO+ Mist, is now beta-testing two new products especially formulated to be supportive to the live bacteria (Nitrosomonas) in their spray: A shampoo and a skin cleanser, both skin biome friendly. Having signed up to be an … Continue reading AO Biome: Clean vs Sterile

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Organic Hot Coconut Muesli Recipe

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A nice bowl of hot organic muesli is a great way to start the day – easy to digest, healthy grains and fruits that provide much more nutrients than a morning cup of coffee and a pastry. Try our hot muesli recipe below. The secret ingredient is Nutiva’s Organic Coconut Manna, which gives the muesli […]

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Does Turmeric Work for Depression?

by Alex Swanson @ TheHealthBeat.com

According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Approximately 300 million suffer from depression, with more women affected than men. A Mayo Clinic study found that 70% of Americans are prescribed medications and anti-depressants are the second highest prescription given. Only 1/3 of these people are helped by anti-depressant drugs. It […]

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Herbs to help you have a stress-free silly season

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Does the very thought of the impending holiday season fill you with dread? If so, Paul Keogh suggests you take steps now to help prepare yourself mentally and...

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Discover: Kanab

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Healthy Aging, Not Illness

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Illness is NOT an inevitable part of aging. Work on keeping the level of inflammation in your body low and greatly reduce your risk of developing any of the various autoimmune conditions we’ve come to associate with old age. Some splendid examples:               Many thanks to Shielagh Shusta-Hochberg … Continue reading Healthy Aging, Not Illness

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Discover: Saudi Arabia

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In Saudi Arabia, you can try authentic apple-flavored Budweiser. (Non-alcoholic, of course.)

Is Antiseptic Mouthwash Harming Your Heart?

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Last night I saw an ad for a popular antiseptic mouthwash touting its ability to kill  “97% of germs left behind after brushing”. While it may sound like a good thing to have few germs living in our mouths, it’s actually quite a bad idea. We’ve been brainwashed into thinking ALL bacteria are harmful … Continue reading Is Antiseptic Mouthwash Harming Your Heart?

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Clue to How Gut Bacteria Affect Mood – New Evidence that Gut Bacteria Feed on a Neurotransmitter

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    If you’ve read that bacteria in our guts influence our moods and have wondered how that works, here’s a new clue towards solving this piece of the recently enlivened mind/body axis puzzle.       THE NEUROTRANSMITTERS GABA & GLUTAMATE       GABA The amino acid called GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid) is … Continue reading Clue to How Gut Bacteria Affect Mood – New Evidence that Gut Bacteria Feed on a Neurotransmitter

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Top Montreal Restaurants for Valentines Day on Global TV

by MissWattson @ Multiculturiosity

While host Kim Sullivan of Global Mornings Montreal sampled a mango sherbet-filled dark chocolate from local company L’Essence Glacier (here’s where you can find them)  I recommended a handful of restaurants for Valentines Day. Here they are, with justifications: Nora Gray Chef Emma Cardarelli makes incredible pasta, like squid ink fettucine with scallops, and ‘nduja-stuffed fried […]

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Shape up for summer

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Start now with these top tips for a toned body, more energy and better health this summer! Start with a cleanse Banishing body baggage and blockages is the...

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3 Breathing Techniques Taught by Dr Andrew Weil

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  “Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.” Andrew Weil, M.D.   Andrew Weil, MD   Most of us can use some help handling the stresses in our lives, keeping ourselves from becoming depressed or anxious – or … Continue reading 3 Breathing Techniques Taught by Dr Andrew Weil

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How Hand Sanitizers Are Bad for You and the Planet

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      I’ve written on the dangers of hand sanitizers here and there on this site but decided to devote a whole post to them after encountering a big wall dispenser of Purell above a sink in a lovely West Village church bathroom  yesterday – with no hand soap option. I’m sure the church … Continue reading How Hand Sanitizers Are Bad for You and the Planet

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Costco Weekly Savings (Feb 12 - 18)

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You Lost All That Weight & Now It’s Back – With a Vengeance

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    So distressing to find those pounds you laboriously managed to lose creeping back and bringing more of their unwanted friends along too. Here’s an explanation of why that happens and some hope from research on the gut microbiome. It turns out that being obese alters the composition of micro-organisms residing in the gut … Continue reading You Lost All That Weight & Now It’s Back – With a Vengeance

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Daring to Be Your Authentic Self

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Brené Brown’s TED Talk on The Power of Vulnerability will likely charm you, make you laugh and maybe help you relax into showing others the person you truly are – your authentic self.  This talk comes from her decade of research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. As she says, “Staying vulnerable is a … Continue reading Daring to Be Your Authentic Self

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No Bad Bruising After a Nasty Fall

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

Updated 7/6/2014, 7/25/2014 & 1/30/2015.     No, I didn’t fall down the stairs like the unfortunate man in the photo above – but I certainly did splat face down onto the floor in my own apartment a week ago. I was holding the phone in my left hand and running to answer the doorbell … Continue reading No Bad Bruising After a Nasty Fall

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Antidepressant Bacteria in Soil – Boosts Serotonin

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

            Nature provides! There’s a bacterium living naturally and ubiquitously in the soil that we’re likely to ingest or inhale when we spend time outdoors in natural environments: Mycobacterium vaccae – also called  The Golden Bacillus. You can see why it’s called that:   Mycobacterium vaccae    Beautiful, isn’t it? … Continue reading Antidepressant Bacteria in Soil – Boosts Serotonin

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GcMAF/Goleic/Bravo Probiotic – a few tips

GcMAF/Goleic/Bravo Probiotic – a few tips

by bisforbananascisforcancer @ Supplement – BisforBananasCisforCancer

For more information on GcMAF, please join the GcMAF and GcMAF Cancer forums on Facebook – they are closed groups, so you have to wait for your membership to be confirmed.  They contain up-to-date information on sources of GcMAF, and also feedback and contributions  by people who are using GcMAF. GcMAF: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439553602725764/?fref=ts GcMAF Cancer: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500817200182878/ 1.  Method of … Continue reading

Deep ocean minerals show post-exercise blood flow and anti-inflammation benefits

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Supplements containing over 70 minerals and trace elements derived from the deep ocean may improve blood flow and hemoglobin levels in the brain after exercise, says a new study. The desalinated deep ocean minerals (DOM) used in the study were provided by Taiwanese company Pacific Deep Ocean Biotech. The more […]

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Discover: Bergen

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The Norwegian city of Bergen is famously rainy, but the locals say there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES: How they develop and how to put them in remission

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

            HOW AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES DEVELOP Autoimmune diseases develop when the body’s immune system produces an inappropriate immune response against its own tissues. Because the vast majority of our immune system is located in the composition of our gut microbiome, this is where we need to focus to understand how we … Continue reading AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES: How they develop and how to put them in remission

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Thich Nhat Hanh – The Anchor

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    “There are many ways to come back to the here and the now, and to touch life deeply. But they all involve mindful breathing. If we’re anchored in our mindful breathing, we can practice anytime. Otherwise we risk missing our lives, our lives that are lived in the here and now.” – Your … Continue reading Thich Nhat Hanh – The Anchor

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The Gut’s Mucosal Lining & Leaky Gut

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  10/21/2017 This is an excerpt from a longer article originally posted on 5/10/2015. For the full article, see INCREASED GUT PERMEABILITY – CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES.   Those of you who have been following this blog know I’m interested – for personal reasons and also just because it’s fascinating – in how the state of … Continue reading The Gut’s Mucosal Lining & Leaky Gut

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Omega-3 versus Omega-6 Fatty Acids

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

        The story of Omega-3 versus Omega-6 fatty acids for our health stated in its simplest form (Gunnars, 2014): A diet low in Omega-3s but high in Omega-6 but low in Omega-3 produces excessive inflammation. A diet that includes a balanced amount of each reduces inflammation. People eating the Standard American Diet … Continue reading Omega-3 versus Omega-6 Fatty Acids

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Do Probiotics Help With Mood Plants

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Rich Shewmaker <rich@ilhawaii.net> wrote or quoted: > I challenge anyone to probiotics for reptiles activity lactobacillus come up with a single report of a Answering The Question: How Does Sea Salt Cleanse The Colon? Hydrotherapy Colon Cleanse Is Far Superior A Method Than Enema. Do Probiotics Help With Mood Plants what makes matters even worse […]

Diversity & Inclusion – Love Has No Labels

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

I know this brilliant and beautiful video by the Ad Council has gone viral – but here it is in case you missed it: Diversity & Inclusion – Love Has No Labels     REFERENCES Ad Council. (2015). Diversity & Inclusion – Love Has No Labels. See:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnDgZuGIhHs   © Copyright 2015 Joan Rothchild … Continue reading Diversity & Inclusion – Love Has No Labels

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Incremental Medicine + Functional Medicine = Good Medicine

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  Atul Gawande, MD Photo by Aubrey Calo, photographer, Harvard School of Public Health     Atul Gawande is a surgeon and well regarded writer on public health issues. He was awarded the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science from The Rockefeller University in 2014. This Prize honors  “the rare individual who bridges the … Continue reading Incremental Medicine + Functional Medicine = Good Medicine

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GcMAF (Maf314, Bravo Probiotic) ice-cream

GcMAF (Maf314, Bravo Probiotic) ice-cream

by bisforbananascisforcancer @ Supplement – BisforBananasCisforCancer

Updated March 2016 – For more information on GcMAF, please join the GcMAF and GcMAF Cancer forums on Facebook – they are closed groups, so you have to wait for your membership to be confirmed.  They contain up-to-date information on sources of GcMAF, and also feedback and contributions  by people who are using GcMAF. Updated 20 Feb 2014 … Continue reading

Live life, age well!

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If you didn’t know your age would you feel older or younger? Ageing doesn’t have to be a dreaded decline into disease and disability. Be better every birthday...

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Video of Food Moving Through the GI Tract

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

  I found this video fascinating. If you’re squeamish, you might not. A man swallows a tiny camera that transmits what it encounters as it follows food being digested in his GI tract. Here’s the video: The strange and disgusting path food takes through our gut   Many thanks to Zell Watson for sending the … Continue reading Video of Food Moving Through the GI Tract

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Live Dirty, Eat Clean … The Gut Microbiome Is the Future of Medicine

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan has further refined  Michael Pollan’s wise ground rules, contributing:        I’m sure you get the ‘Eat Clean’ part. The ‘Live Dirty’ part refers to the Hygiene Hypothesis: A lack of early childhood exposure to infectious agents, symbiotic micro-organisms such as gut flora probiotics, and parasites … Continue reading Live Dirty, Eat Clean … The Gut Microbiome Is the Future of Medicine

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More About Poop – Sloths, A Poop Museum in Tokyo & More

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

          Maybe you regard the whole idea of pooping as icky and weird and you’d rather not think about it. Or maybe the  topic fascinates you. The facts of the matter are: We all poop, our food is the fuel that keeps our bodies going and the composition of that fuel … Continue reading More About Poop – Sloths, A Poop Museum in Tokyo & More

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List of Fermented Milk Products

List of Fermented Milk Products


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Fermented foods are also referred to as products containing probiotics, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Foods with probiotics are a source of live organisms that can offer many health benefits to your body. These benefits include supporting your immune system, fighting the growth of toxic intestinal bacteria, decreasing...

FOR BONE HEALTH

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    Humans in the US today can expect to live well into our 70’s or 80’s so maintaining healthy bones that support us throughout our life span is essential if we’re going to stay active and keep our independence. Although they seem rock-like, our bones are alive. They contain blood vessels, nerves, and cells … Continue reading FOR BONE HEALTH

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Fighting Off A Virus

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

      Since we’re well into the flu and colds season, I thought it might be useful to describe how I ward off becoming ill when I feel the first inkling that something viral is trying to take hold in my body – a scratchy throat, a slight fever spike, and lethargy are my … Continue reading Fighting Off A Virus

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Vitamin C for Tooth Pain

by Joan Rothchild Hardin @ Allergies & Your Gut

    I’d been under a heavy load of emotional stress for some days and noticed that I was developing pain around an upper molar – not awful enough to keep me up at night but certainly unwelcome and inconvenient. I mentioned it to David Miller, MD (the nutritional supplements guru at LifeThyme Market in … Continue reading Vitamin C for Tooth Pain

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Winter health – your step by step guide

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With so many cold and flu products on offer, how do you know which ones are best for you? This handy guide from naturopath and medical herbalist Paul...

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