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April 8th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Tip! Along with a high mesencephalic output, the neck pain patient may present with a decreased output of the cerebellum. The cerebellum is in the back part of the brain.

Gluten is found in wheat, oats, barley, and rye. Doctors have reported a higher than normal percentage of people with autoimmune disorders are allergic to gluten. They suggest complete avoidance for at least one month to see if benefits will occur. (www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C536241.html#G90)

Studies have also shown that wheat can irritate patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, (carbon.hampshire.edu/~cjarvis/NS120/2002/RA.Web/nutrition.html) Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Chrohn’s. Gluten also tends to raise inflammation production in the colon and rectum of those with coeliac disease.

It is not just that you are “allergic” or “sensitive” to gluten. Gluten is contributing to your autoimmune symptoms. It is causing you pain!!! Those symptoms may occur within a few minutes or not for a few days, which makes it hard for you to pinpoint the problem.

Giving up gluten can be a challenge. The digestion of gluten can create an addictive substance that acts like endorphins, our own personal narcotics. These endorphins have the ability to disrupt brain chemistry and cause addiction.

Nature hasn’t left us without gluten-free grains. Quinoa is sometimes called a super-grain. You typically buy it dried. The germ of quinoa is larger than most grains, so it is higher in fiber than many grains. Quinoa is considered a complete protein and has the highest protein content of any grain known. A cup of cooked quinoa has more calcium than even a cup of milk. Cooked quinoa has a texture similar to tapioca pudding. My family thinks that it has a slight sweet potato flavor. Most importantly, it is gluten-free.

Tip! A recent European study divided patients into three groups for treatment. The group that received traditional Chinese acupuncture reported the most significant neck pain relief in the short term and over time, compared with those that underwent massage therapy or laser treatment.

Amaranth is also gluten-free. However, amaranth is not a true grain, but an herb. Amaranth has a nutty flavor and a “sticky” texture. It was a staple in the diets of pre-Columbian Aztecs. Amaranth can be cooked as a cereal, ground into flour, popped like popcorn, or sprouted. Amaranth seed is high in protein, fiber, and contains two times more calcium than milk.

Heidi Whitaker is an author and popular speaker on the topic of nutritional support of autoimmune disease. An advocate for alternative health solutions, she co-founded http://www.healthydivas.com, a resource center for those autoimmune sufferers looking for real answers outside of what conventional medicine can provide.

Are You Searching For Gall Bladder Pain Relief?

February 27th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

One gall bladder attack and you are ready to do anything to stop the pain! Most gall bladder pain is the result of inflammation, infections or stones. Although the gall bladder is a tiny organ situated above the liver, it can command the attention of the whole body when it is inflamed. It is also very important to the digestive function of the body, producing bile to help in digestion of food – particularly in breaking down ingested fats. The bile assists the absorption of a number of vitamins (all fat-soluble), i.e. K, A, D and E.

What Happens When The Gall Bladder Malfunctions?

When the gall bladder malfunctions, the first thing that you will find affected is digestion. When indigestion due to gall bladder problems occurs, besides nausea and vomiting, you will also experience acute pain in the right side of your abdomen, which gradually will spread to the lower back. Sometimes, this is accompanied by fever, severe gas and heartburn symptoms, diarrhea, abdominal bloating and jaundice.

Some people reach out for antacids and painkillers for instant gall bladder pain relief. However, this is one of the worst possible ways to achieve gall bladder pain relief. The moment you think that the pain you are feeling is caused by the gallbladder, you should immediately consult a doctor. The treatment and the consequent gall bladder pain relief medication would be able to cure the underlying problem and get you rid of the pain forever.

It has been observed that more than fifteen percent of adults develop gall bladder stones by the time they have completed the age of 50. This shows how common gall bladder stones are, and how dangerous it is to ignore the pain when it does occur. One should always bear in mind that gall bladder pain relief medication has to go hand in hand with the treatment of the cause of the pain.

Since the gall bladder assists the liver in food digestion, any drug abuse when it malfunctions may affect the liver drastically, too. Hence, you should be very careful when you feel you are experiencing gall bladder pain. In case of stones, an ultrasound test would always give you an accurate picture of how bad the stone formation is and their immediate removal would ensure you with permanent gall bladder pain relief.

However, if you ignore the pain and use painkillers to fight it with, you might risk a burst duct or similar disasters, which might cost you your life. Are you really willing to take such a risk? Considering that pain is the alarm of the body, ensure that its remedy would mean the total cure of the underlying health problem it tries to point your attention to.

Take it from someone who has “been there, done that” — you don’t want to ignore gall bladder pain. So, if you suspect your gall bladder is inflamed see your doctor right away. You’ll be glad you did.

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