Opening Pandora's Bread Box: The Critical Role of Wheat Lectin by Sayer Ji Now that celiac disease has been allowed official entry into the annals of established medical conditions, and gluten intolerance is no longer entirely a fringe medical concept, the time has come to draw attention to the powerful little chemical in wheat known as 'wheat germ agglutinin' (WGA) which is largely responsible for many of wheat's pervasive, and difficult-to-diagnose, ill effects. Not only does WGA throw a monkey wrench into our assumptions about the primary causes of wheat intolerance, it also pulls the rug out from under one of the health food industry's favorite poster children since high concentrations of WGA is found in "whole wheat," including its supposedly superior sprouted form. Below the radar of conventional serological testing for antibodies against various gluten proteins and genetic testing for disease susceptibility, the WGA "lectin problem" remains almost entirely obscured. Each grain contains about one microgram of WGA. WGA may be Pro-inflammatory
3 Ways Endocrine Disruptors Destroy Your Health 21st January 2015 By Dr. Edward F. Group Guest Writer for Wake Up World Your endocrine system is your main hormone regulator and endocrine disruptors are chemicals that throw it out of whack. Endocrine Disruptors to Avoid Plastics are the main source for endocrine disruptors but they’re not the only culprits. 1. Endocrine disruptors are commonly found in personal items, medicines, and cleaning products. 2. While BPA is a known endocrine disruptor, a recent study showed that BPA-free plastics might be just as bad. 3. Perchlorate is an endocrine disruptor found in rocket fuel, fertilizers, and fireworks. Is There Any Hope? There is an effort in the European Union (EU) to ban endocrine disruptors, but it’s slow going.[12] Billion-dollar corporations, more concerned with profits are throwing up roadblocks. What do you think? -Dr. Article References: Previous articles by Dr. About the author: Dr. Dr. For more information, please visit Global Healing Center. Are you on tsū yet? Click here to join!
How to work during your period Do you dread your period each month? Learn how to take better care of your body to minimise symptoms, and plan your workload cleverly around your menstrual cycle. There aren’t many reasons to look forward to your period – cramps, PMT, lethargy, bloating and menstrual bleeding aren’t exactly pleasant! But there are several things you can do to make your time of the month more comfortable, and find ways to work effectively during this time – to ease the impact on your daily life. How to look after yourself during your period It’s always important to practise self-care, and stay mentally and physically healthy. Knowing how to look after yourself properly can minimise your physical discomfort and help improve your mood – making working much more easy and pleasant. Here are some suggestions of ways you can take good care of yourself during your period. Eat well (and often) Your metabolism needs all the help it can get when you’ve got your period, so eat regularly. Drink lots of water Exercise
4 Foods For Liver Detox - Activated Charcoal Ever since Gwyneth Paltrow declared via her healthy lifestyle site Goop that she drinks charcoal infused lemonade (yes, you read that right!), activated charcoal in drinks and in the form of a supplement has become the latest wellness trend. Health-focused celebrities have declared it the best way to rid your body of environmental and food-based toxins. It all sounds miraculous, but what does it really mean? Activated charcoal – miracle or myth? The way activated charcoal works is to attach to chemicals it comes across in the body and prevent absorption, and that includes any medications you might be taking and truly need. This is why I’m not one to follow this particular health fad. We live in an extreme world and we seem to search for extreme solutions. 4 Foods for Liver Detox That Work Better Than Activated Charcoal Fill your diet with foods that naturally aid the liver in the detoxification process. Eggs provide the most easily assimilated bio-available protein source. ½ cup mango
Control Your Genes with Epigentics Did You Know… that you control the destiny of your genes and can change gene expression with just a few lifestyle adjustments? The emerging science of epigenetics is proving that you are not at the mercy of unalterable genes that determine whether you are one of the genetically lucky. You actually have a great deal of control over how your genes express themselves. And it’s not just about lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise. Your thoughts and emotions also have the power to switch certain genes on and off. Your Cellular Center of Intelligence Every cell in your body contains the same genome—your complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. Scientists have long been aware of these epigenetic markers; they are what differentiates a brain cell from a muscle cell from a skin cell! By switching on a gene, you may be able to reverse chronic and debilitating conditions including… How Your Environment Affects Your Genes Do it for Your Grandchildren Your Genes Can Learn New Habits
Spicing Up Your Hormones Without Hormone Replacement One of the insurmountable problems with hormone replacement therapy is that when you replace a hormone you risk feeding the underlying glandular deficiency. The human fascination with spices is as old as cultural time itself. There is an obvious beauty to the various aromas and flavors these plant extracts express (have you smelled cumin lately?), and undoubtedly these qualities first drew us closer to them. Cumin, like most spices, has a wide range of potential health benefits. Cumin seeds are actually indehiscent fruits (i.e. these fruits do not dehisce, or "burst open" at maturity) of the archene class; which means that what we think of as the cumin "seed" is actually a fruit containing a seed. Continue to Page 2 Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
The Loneliness Of Not Knowing Ourselves People are “connected” to others more than ever before because of technology: Texting, emailing, social-networking—we are constantly plugged in and communicating with other people from across town to the other side of the world. But are we really sharing our lives, or are we just passing information back and forth? Are we actually “connecting” with others, or are we like stones skipping across the surface of relationships, never diving into their depths? Sherry Turkle, in her book Alone Together, says, “Developing technology promises closeness. The problem with social media is three-fold: It robs people of the importance of connecting on a physical level; it delays reactions, enabling people to create their own persona and avoid awkward situations that they are forced to deal with in real life; and, more importantly, it fails to cultivate self-knowledge and presence—the key to real human connection. People are physical and spiritual. “It is not good for man to be alone.”
s Good Food on a Tight Budget Get EWG's healthy shopping tips, news, promotions to support our work and action alerts! You can opt-out at any time. Stretching your dollars to get a month's worth of healthy, filling food is a challenge. EWG assessed nearly 1,200 foods and hand-picked the best 100 or so that pack in nutrients at a good price, with the fewest pesticides, contaminants and artificial ingredients. Enjoy! See top foods EWG's "Good Food on a Tight Budget" booklet comes with our top tips for healthy eating, quick lists of best foods, tasty recipes and easy tools for tracking food prices and planning your weekly menu (a key step to cutting costs!). How to get the guide EWG nutritionist Dawn Undurraga, Share Our Strength's Laura Seman and D.C. chef Alli Sosna discuss how the guide helps families on a tight budget shop for and cook good food.
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