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Eliminating wheat will make you lose weight! Period! I see it time and time again in my practice in Vancouver. But what happens if letting of the weight stops, when there's clearly more to shed? Well, there can be other clinical conditions impeding your ultimate success.
Dr. William Davis - author of Wheat Belly - a National bestseller on the merits of eliminating wheat for shocking permanent health improvements - has an excellent blog that I recommend following. In his lastest post, he discusses the clinical conditions that can contribute to the lack of weight shedding, when removal of wheat is simply not enough. I lost the wheat, but didn’t lose weight written by Dr. Davis As well, here is a great short VIDEO interview Dr. Davis did on Global News while he was in Vancouver speaking at the British Columbia Naturopathic Association Convention. He states the brief reasons why wheat is bad for you, and addresses some FAQs regarding eliminating wheat. http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2012/10/global-news-interview/ Vancouver Naturopathic Doctor Krista Moyer
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Chia Seeds have been around since 1500 B.C., and only recently, have they started to regain popularity. And rightly so. 'New' health foods seem to pop up every few months claiming all sort of health benefits. During these times where health is exploding exponentially from year to year, chia is one health food that is well deserving of the spot light. Read on to discover why chia seeds can be an easy addition to your diet. 5 Reasons why you want to eat Chia Seeds: 1. Omega 3's Chia seeds have an incredible amount of essential fatty acids, especially considering their size. With a 1 oz serving, you get an outstanding 5000mg of omega 3's! 2. Fiber Chia seeds also have a high fiber content of 11 grams per 1 oz serving. Great for feeling fuller longer and slowing the release of sugar into the blood stream, thus keeping your energy levels stable. 3. Protein Chia seeds provide 5 grams of protein per 2 tbsp. A simple way to add protein to your morning oatmeal or shake. 4. Antioxidants Chia seeds also provide a bounty of vitamins and minerals, and as such, provides the body with a solid dose of antioxidants to help combat the high oxidative stress your body is constantly battling. 5. Weight Loss Among the many benefits are weight loss. One reason is the low glycemic load of chia - meaning that it does not spike blood glucose and thus no insulin spike occurs, which would otherwise drive glucose into your cells at a faster rate, resulting in an increased conversion to triglycerides - which is then stored in adipocytes (fat cells). Vancouver Naturopathic Doctor Krista Moyer Patients that come to see Naturopathic doctors have a variety of symptoms, ranging from physical aches and pains, to digestive issues, to anxiety and depression. With all of my patients I have noticed a trend with food sensitivities. There are the top 6 allergenic foods that people may have reactions to, but within that same list, people commonly have a 'sensitivity' to one or more of the those foods. The symptoms can greatly vary...arthritis, insomnia, eczema, chronic UTIs, rash, heartburn, constipation, bloating, fatigue, and the list goes on...
Dr. William Davis, cardiologist, has written a book about one sensitivity in particular, which he believes with his own personal practice and research, is the culprit to most of today's health problems. Read the review in The Vancouver Sun to learn more about his new book. Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight - book review in The Vancouver Sun - 2011 Vancouver Naturopath: Vancouver Naturopathic Doctor Krista Moyer |
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