April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Because this month is centered right between two holidays associated with alcohol, St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, now is a great time to discuss the recommendations related to alcohol use. What are the recommendations for consuming alcohol? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics […]
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Anyone who has ever dealt with gluten issues knows that feeling when they have been exposed to gluten- bloating, stomach discomfort, joint pain, and fatigue. The list goes on and on. Every person is different with their symptoms, but one thing stays the same… those of us with Celiac Disease […]
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What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are too high. Glucose comes from the carbohydrate foods we consume. Once glucose is absorbed and enters the bloodstream, a hormone known as insulin is secreted from the pancreas to help glucose enter our […]
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April 2009 was a great month for me and really changed my life for the better! I had a miscarriage that April after the first time my husband and I tried to get pregnant. So, why was this so great? I finally got diagnosed with Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroid disease, also […]
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