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ISSUE 5.17.19 "5th Cause of Inflammation - Trans-Fats"

If you’re like most, you're confused about trans-fats and hydrogenated oils, which foods have them, which don't, and which are the worst – and the best.

The following “top-ten list’ reflects research of Cindy Moore, MS, RD, director of nutrition therapy at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Top ten worst foods for trans-fats:

1. SPREADS. Margarine is a twisted sister – loaded with trans- and saturated-fats, both can lead to heart disease. Other non-butter spreads and shortening also contain large amounts of these fats. TIP: Use REAL organic butter or coconut oil.

Issue 5.10.19 "4th Cause of Inflammation - Nightshades & Food Additives"

Chronic inflammation, the Silent Killer, underscores the progression of most age-related diseases/disorders including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, periodontal, obesity, gout, hypertension, diabetes, and specifically well-known disorders of arthritis and fibromyalgia.

When the immune system becomes hyperactive and malfunctions, its over-reaction produces antibodies that attack even harmless substances in the blood. This action causes formation of irritating circulating immune complexes (CICs) – made-up of proteins such as damaged antibodies, antigens and diseased tissues so misshapen they are foreign to the body. This process then causes the immune system to attack its own cells and tissues; the result is chronic pain and inflammation. When CICs accumulate in the joints, for instance, they act as irritants that convert to inflammation.

Issue 5.3.19 "3rd Cause of Inflammation - Carbs"

Almost everyone loves carbohydrates – breads, pasta, sweets, desserts – many form American diet basics. However, these foods come at great cost to our health. Let’s take a look at what carbohydrates do in our bodies and steps to prevent inflammation.

Consequences of High Carbohydrate Foods (click on image to enlarge)

Starches (high carbohydrate foods) and refined sugar enter the bloodstream quickly, causing sugar spikes. Then, your body produces insulin (hormone) that drives sugar from bloodstream into cells. Eventually excessive insulin levels make muscle cells lose sensitivity to the hormone – leading to type-2 diabetes and heart disease. Now, fat cells are another story – they always remain sensitive – insulin spikes lock fat into them, so you CAN’T use it for energy but propels weight gain.

How To Break the Carb/Sugar Inflammation Cycle?

Issue 4.26.19 "2nd Cause of Inflammation - Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners"

Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners – One of the greatest causes of inflammation.

Many of us are familiar with the serious effects of artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and its popular brand AminoSweet™ – reactions include neurological / cognitive disorders, physiological effects from irritability to severe depression, migraines, inflammation, gastrointestinal disorders, skin rashes, allergies, and more. In addition, they are known to trigger, mimic, or cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia and other cognitive disorders.

That said, many are not aware of the unhealthy effects of sugar. Insatiable sugar cravings, usually caused by candida over-growth, are dangerous health saboteurs. Candy, desserts, chocolate, high carbohydrate breads / meals / cereals, are all culprits. Though most of us are concerned about our waistlines, there’s more serious health disorders to avoid. High refined sugar intake has always had a strong correlation to tumor development in cancer patients, now there’s unquestionable evidence that a high sugar diet actually causes inflammation and eventually can “ignite” cancer.

Issue 4.19.19 “1st Cause of Inflammation” – pH Level

Food for Thought: “If you only read and follow cookbooks and recipes written by those who haven’t experienced the life-altering pain of inflammation, and it’s resulting disorders, you can only cook what everyone else is promoting and cooking in the latest diet…and…they are obviously not hurting enough to make the effort to research, change and find healthy, easy and tasty alternatives.” – Dr. Gloria Gilbère

Did you know...

• the water fish swim in needs to be the correct pH for them to survive?
• plants require a balanced pH soil to flourish – without it, they survive but won’t thrive.
• life only exists where there’s balance, your body is totally regulated by pH!

Issue 4.12.19 The "BIRTH" of My New Anti-Inflammatory eCookBook and Video Cooking Classes

It’s All About Providing You the “Anti-Inflammation Advantage” …

Welcome, I’m Dr. Gloria, Your Health Detective.  Since our subscribers have significantly increased through the more than fifteen years of this blog, it was time for a re-introduction. Newer members may not be aware that over twenty-five years ago I incurred a life-threatening accident that lead to a barrage of other disorders...AND...the drugs that saved my life almost took it.  I practiced what I teach and counseled my patients to wellness in the two clinics I founded and ran in Idaho for 21 years specializing in digestive/intestinal disorders, inflammation (fibromyalgia) and multiple chemical sensitivities. I recovered from the drug side-effects that nearly shut down my liver and caused me to become allergic to most ALL foods and environmental pollutants and spurred widespread un-relenting inflammation...

Issue 3.29.19 Grandma's "Fix" for Anything that Ails You WAS Right!

 

Being raised by my paternal grandmother, who was a natural healer and herbalist, gave me a unique foundation for how my professional life would eventually evolve. Grandma used baking soda almost daily for one reason or another from heartburn to stain removal…AND…so do I!

This cheap, effective ingredient is one of the most versatile and powerful natural remedies for many reasons. It can be used as a proactive approach to colds, headaches, cancer, skin disorders, and much more through its ability to quickly alkalize the body. We now know scientifically that when a body’s urine pH (first void of the morning upon arising) remains at an average of 7.5, no bacteria, virus, fungus or even cancer can survive. Additionally, it can be used as a product for oral hygiene and as a deodorant, etc..

Issue 3.15.19 Dehydration - Inflammation & Depression - Is there a connection?

   About 60% of the adult human body is made up of water…AND…when that water runs low, your body lets you know – often, this comes in the form of pain. That said, many people don’t make the connection that the pain (physically AND emotionally) is being caused by a form of dehydration. Because water, and the water in our cells, play such a critical role in our body’s effective functioning, it is no surprise that nearly every organ in our bodies needs to be adequately hydrated to function properly.

Many people, even some medical professionals, confuse severe dehydration with other health issues and, therefore, patients may then be misdiagnosed and prescribed unnecessary drugs or treatment, when simply optimizing cellular hydration would resolve many of their clinical complaints without the potential side effects of drugs...Click to continue reading...

Issue 3.1.19 Inflammation and Water - The Connection, 2 of 3

  Since my life’s work focuses on inflammation, let’s now find out the effects of Dehydration on INFLAMMATION…

When inflammation occurs, chemicals from the body's white blood cells are released into the blood or the affected tissues to protect your body from foreign substances. This release of chemicals increases the blood flow to the area of injury or infection and may result in redness and warmth. My research shows that there are primarily 11 ways you may be Unknowingly Causing or Accelerating Inflammation:

1. You're not drinking enough water.

When cells are deprived of this essential nutrient, cellular function slows down, nutrients are not delivered adequately, metabolism slows, and this can affect every organ in the body from your heart to your skin. A lack of adequate water intake can result in serious health conditions along with fatigue, foggy thinking, headaches, depression, joint pain, hunger, cravings, weight gain and much more. Wholistic principles recommend you drink a minimum of half your body weight in ounces of water daily…EXAMPLE: If you weigh 180 lb. you need a minimum of 90 oz. of water daily. If you drink anything with caffeine, keep in mind that each cup (8 oz.) “sucks” two cups of water out of your body so you need to compensate by adding more water.

2. You're eating the wrong type of grains.

Choose whole gluten-free and low or no carb grains that have not been stripped of their fiber and nutrients. In contrast, grains that are refined and on the ingredient list labeled as ‘wheat’ or ‘wheat flour’ create an inflammatory response identical to sugar. Instead choose whole grains such as organic brown or black rice, teff, amaranth, or quinoa (which is the highest in protein and no carbs). In our “Anti-Inflammation Advantage” Cooking Institute, we only use flours that are very low, or no carb content made from Quinoa, Coconut, Almond - Hazelnut, Teff, Flax meal, Sunflower- Pumpkin seed flour, and some Plantain...click to continue reading...

Issue 2.15.19 Heart Attacks & The Water Component

 

Heart Attacks & The Water Component  

Because inflammation is my top specialty, when I speak about ways to live inflammation-free most people don’t believe I’ll be addressing heart attacks; but inflammation plays a crucial role. They also believe I’ll mostly deal with which foods to eat, which to avoid, and some supplements or remedies to rid themselves of their inflammation and the ensuing pain…That…however, misses another vital aspect of not only helping avoid and reverse inflammation but of supporting overall detoxification to reduce inflammation and recapture your quality of life. That missing link is WATER, WATER…yes…WATER!

To further illustrate the importance of water, I’ll discuss a scenario most people can relate to…that is…not wanting to drink water either close to or at bedtime because they will have to get-up during the night to urinate. With that said, let me give you an example that I find most people never heard, not even some health professionals:...