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— Pam Bartha (Founder of Live Disease Free who has been Multiple Sclerosis Free Since 1989!)

The Ketogenic Diet – A solution for Kids with Epilepsy?

There is little that can make a parent feel more powerless than to watch their child suffer from disease symptoms. This is especially true for parents whose children endure epileptic seizures. These episodes are incredibly hard on children’s bodies, minds and spirits and can make day to day functioning difficult and riddled with worry about when the next seizure might strike.

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Chemotherapy Linked to Gut Imbalance

Anyone who has undergone chemotherapy treatment knows how terrible its side effects can be.  Flu-like symptoms, mouth sores, changes in taste and smell, fatigue, hair loss, pain, weight gain – these are just a handful of common after-effects. One of the most common and overwhelming side effects of chemotherapy is digestive impairment, characterized by diarrhea,

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Yummy & Versatile Breakfast “Bread” Recipe

Have you committed to low-carb eating, but are tired of the usual eggs and omelettes for breakfast day after day? It can be tricky finding breakfast recipes that are healthy, low in carbohydrates, delicious, yet still help you to eat a little outside of the box. We found one such recipe that fits the bill on all fronts… and it

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How to Avoid Super Bugs During a Hospital Stay

Superbugs, or antibiotic resistant organisms, are a hidden threat both in hospital settings and within the general community. For those who are ill and are in a healthcare facility, contracting a superbug can have debilitating effects. It can slow healing, worsen symptoms, create its own set of complications and even increase one’s risk of death. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE),

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Western Diet Linked to Smaller Brain Size

Over the years, we have seen that what you eat can seriously impact your brain health and function. Many studies have found connections between a western diet (one that that is high in fatty foods, refined grains, dairy, sugary drinks, and processed meats) and such brain disorders as ADHD, anxiety and depression. Studies have further shown

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Tasty Make-Ahead Southwestern-Spiced Pork Tenderloin

Here is a wonderful pork recipe that is great to cook ahead and have ready in the fridge for endless meal possibilities. This recipe needed very little modification to make it more healthy (see my suggestions in bold). Use this tasty pork in salads, lettuce wraps, toss into a southwestern inspired soup or serve by

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Healthy Eating Can Be Convenient

I’m going to bust a myth right now for all the junk food junkies out there: Eating well does not mean giving up the convenience of a quick meal. Of course, when you choose to eat natural, whole foods, you can pretty much say “so long” to the drive through. And that can be tough. Especially

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Gut Imbalance

It’s inspiring to see how much current scientific research focuses on the role of the gut in both health and disease. Researchers are continuously shedding light on just how important those little gut microbes are in promoting and maintaining health and how gut imbalances are closely linked to many chronic illnesses. For some time now, researchers have been especially interested

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Yummy Roast Chicken Cobb Salad

Whoever said that a salad can’t fill you up is simply wrong, wrong, wrong! Salads can be as light or as hearty as you want them to be. No salad speaks more to this truth than the traditional cobb salad. Many people have modified it over the years with delightful results. But the original is still

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How Helpful is Your Family Physician?

Believing that Your Doctor Supports You on Your Health Journey Increases Your Chances of Success Whenever we make positive but difficult changes to better our health, it is vital that we have the right support systems in place. Starting a new exercise regimen with a friend or family member can boost your chances of sticking with it

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Hearty Italian Chicken Soup Recipe

There is little more soothing than a nice big bowl of hearty homemade soup at the end of a busy day. I can feel myself decompressing and a delicious warmth taking over already by just thinking about it! The following modified recipe comes from thepioneerwoman.com and is another example of how easy it is to

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Battle Food Addictions With Epigenetics

It isn’t news to learn that if you routinely eat a diet rich in sugars and processed foods, you will gain weight, feel lousy and put yourself at risk for future problems such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. On a cellular level, the effects of a bad diet are much more complicated than

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Can Spicy Foods Help You Live Longer?

If you love hot, spicy food as much as I do, this blog is for you! Over the years, research has shown that many different spices can support and improve your health. Here are just a few: Cinnamon – Has been found to potentially boost metabolism, help regulate blood sugar and reduce triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol and

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Juvenile Arthritis Linked to Early Antibiotic Use

As scientists explore the incredibly complex world of the gut’s microbiome,they are continually discovering just how detrimental antibiotics are to this delicate yet vital system. Our children are particularly at risk at a time when their little bodies are working hard to build up their immune systems and foster gut health. One or more rounds of antibiotics

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Fire Up the BBQ with this Delicious Burger Recipe

Thankfully, we still have plenty of time to enjoy those lazy backyard barbecues before fall comes knocking at our doors. This delicious burger recipe is not only a great main course for such an event, but it’s also a wonderful option for those looking to reduce their carbohydrate, sugar and preservative intake. Again, it is a perfect example of a

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US Congress Passes Bill H.R. 1599, Quashing Mandatory GMO Labelling

On July 23, 2015, US Congress voted 64% in favour of passing Bill H.R. 1599, the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015,” which has been the source of much controversy since its introduction back in March of this year. It is so controversial, in fact, that it has been coined “The Dark Act” (short for the “Deny

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Delicious & Healthy Egg Muffin Recipe

Here’s another super yummy breakfast idea for those of you who are looking to start your day on the right foot. It has a protein punch without the heavy carbohydrate load of many other breakfast options. Again, my modifications are in bold print. Paleo Egg Muffins Cups (from mydreamshape.com) Ingredients Eggs (6) (Free range, organic)

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