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You may want to put down that glass of OJ. http://bit.ly/1n9NZ6Q

You may want to put down that glass of OJ. http://bit.ly/1n9NZ6Q


The #1 Reason to Avoid Orange Juice
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When discussing sources of “hidden sugars” with my patients I find that they are often very surprised at my position on orange juice. Essentially, I have taken it off the table. Frequently, the response I get is, “But what about the vitamin C?” The reality of the situation is that yes, a glass of or…

For those of you who have asked, here are the “good grains.”

For those of you who have asked, here are the “good grains.”

My take on the recent study calling into question the existence of "non-celiac g...

My take on the recent study calling into question the existence of "non-celiac gluten sensitivity." http://bit.ly/1k80wr5


Gluten Sensitivity May Not Involve the Gut
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As I have stated on multiple occasions, gluten sensitivity if frequently an extra-intestinal disease that may have no impact on the gut whatsoever.

Why you should avoid farm-raised fish. http://bit.ly/1nqDomv

Why you should avoid farm-raised fish. http://bit.ly/1nqDomv


5 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Farm-Raised Fish
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I made a point in Grain Brain to emphasize the importance of wild fish as opposed to farm-raised fish for several important reasons. I’m well aware that wild fish may not always be available (a situation that will no doubt become more common in the future), but given the chance, wild fish should be…

Vitamin D deficiency is dangerous. The science is there: http://bit.ly/1o23pMD

Vitamin D deficiency is dangerous. The science is there: http://bit.ly/1o23pMD

When it comes to asthma, we need to get back to treating the cause, and not the...

When it comes to asthma, we need to get back to treating the cause, and not the symptoms. http://bit.ly/1khvGvx


How to Prevent and Treat Asthma Without Drugs
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By: Austin Perlmutter, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine As the top cause of pediatric hospitalizations, emergency room visits and missed school days, asthma is anything but a trivial problem for American children. Yet this issue also pushes deep into our adult population. The CDC’s data sh…

I cannot stress this point enough: gluten sensitivity is a spectrum of diseases...

I cannot stress this point enough: gluten sensitivity is a spectrum of diseases that can involve various parts of the body, including the brain. All this new research we have proves that one can be gluten sensitive and not necessarily have celiac disease, or even any bowel problems whatsoever.

Use these five tips to help your conquer your carb cravings. http://bit.ly/1jp2ZxM

Use these five tips to help your conquer your carb cravings. http://bit.ly/1jp2ZxM


Five Ways to Thrive While You Wean Off Carbohydrates
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Without help, cutting back your carbs is no easy task, especially if they’re a large part of your diet. But it doesn’t have to be that challenging.

ALS is a devastating condition, but there’s hope. http://bit.ly/1jmnDi0

ALS is a devastating condition, but there’s hope. http://bit.ly/1jmnDi0


Why I Use a Ketogenic Diet in Treating ALS
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ALS researchers explored the effectiveness of a ketogenic, high fat diet, in the treatment of ALS and demonstrated some pretty remarkable results.

I address many of these poor suggestions in Grain Brain. Which do you remember b...

I address many of these poor suggestions in Grain Brain. Which do you remember being told? http://read.bi/1oqQdkd


The Worst Diet Advice In History
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Here are 5 contenders for the most misguided pieces of wisdom about food and health that were ever spread.