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Another study showing how gluten impacts those with , based on genetic information. Small study, but good information.

Long-term response to gluten-free diet as evidence for non-celiac wheat sensitivity in one third of patients with diarrhea-dominant and mixed-type ... - PubMed - NCBI Int J Colorectal Dis. 2016 Sep 30. [Epub ahead of print]

Maybe it's not all about gluten...

New study links protein in wheat to the inflammation of chronic health conditions Scientists have discovered that a protein in wheat triggers the inflammation of chronic health conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis, and also contributes towards the development of non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Have you seen the big purple circles on Olympians this year? Well, they are using the ancient Chinese medicine practice of cupping to reduce sore muscles and recover faster.

While all rage with these elite athletes, it certainly isn't on for the elite. It is great for most aches and pains.

Why are so many Olympians covered in large red circles? - BBC News A number of Olympians - including the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, Michael Phelps - have been photographed with large red circles on their skin. What are they?

What your gut bacteria may be doing to your brain.

Gut bacteria spotted eating brain chemicals for the first time The discovery of gut bacteria that need the calming chemical GABA to survive could explain why bacteria seem to influence our mood

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Get to Know an ND | alive What exactly is a naturopathic doctor or ND? If you were a game show contestant with $50,000 on the line, could you confidently distinguish between a naturopathic doctor, herbalist, nutritionist, …

Sage advice from our elders. Principles that can help us all living longer, healthier and, most importantly, happier lives!

Advice from some old people 1. The most important person in your life is the person who agreed to share their life with you. Treat them as such. 2. You might live a long life, or you might live a short one — who knows. But either way, trust me when I say that you’re going to wish you took better care of yourself in your youth.…