Category Archives: Blog

    Planning a fun-filled family vacation this summer? There’s no better place than Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, especially if some of your family members have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.  Disneyland and Disney World offer spectacular food options for guests with special dietary needs, including gluten-free meals, snacks and confections at their many […]

    What foods should I eat…or avoid if I have IBD? Here are some proper nutrition tips for ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disorder (IBD) that creates painful ulcers in the large intestinal tract and the rectum.  One of the main causes of ulcerative colitis is poor digestion.   […]

    Don’t put up with pain- Get a grip! Here are some handy household gadgets that help chronic pain sufferers. Whether you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or another kind of chronic pain, you appreciate all the help you can get- anything to make life’s daily chores a bit easier on your aching knuckles, neck, […]

    Considering Banding? Don’t Bypass This…More and more of the morbidly obese are turning to weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass, as a quick-fix solution to weight loss.  But is the grass always greener after bariatric surgery? As with any invasive surgery, bariatric surgery carries many risks, some of which can be life threatening. […]

    Here are some sensational stories of autistic children who found solace through animal therapy. Have you hugged your Horse today? Meet Rowan.  Diagnosed with autism at the age of two, Rowan used to have 12 toddler temper tantrums per day.  But unlike typical temper tantrums experienced by non-autistic kids, these fits were explosive and […]

    Looking for advice on parenting children with Crohn’s disease? Here are some great blogs, forums and recipe sites for IBD sufferers. Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in your digestive system.  Symptoms of Crohn’s disease are painful, embarrassing and sometimes life-threatening: Severe stomach cramps Chronic watery diarrhea Bloody […]

    For many celebs, gluten-free dieting is not just about Celiac. It’s a light, gentler diet: that’s what today’s celebrities have to say about gluten-free dieting, a food plan which eliminates all products which contain gluten, a protein which occurs naturally in wheat, rye and barley. The gluten-free diet evolved as a treatment for celiac […]

    Crohn’s disease is hard to deal with in the privacy of your own home, but on the road, it can be painful and devastating.     What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s is a gastrointestinal disorder that causes inflammation of the bowels. Scientists don’t know the exact cause of Crohn’s disease, only that it […]

    We all know that following a healthy vitamin-rich diet is great for your cardio health, immune system health and a healthy complexion. But what about brain health? Here are 10 foods that make you smarter! Foods that restore mental clarity, improve memory and maintain a healthy nervous system often contain high doses of […]

    If you frequently feel fatigued, zapped of energy, then you might benefit from a new exercise program, a new hobby, or a vitamin regimen!  Sometimes, chronic fatigue symptoms are related to diet. Vitamin B12 deficiency makes you feel sluggish, confused and depressed. Often, you feel like you are in a fog, or fibro fog, as it’s […]