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Living with celiac disease

September 2, 2012

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by Dr. Tricia Pingel — We are seeing an upswing in the availability of gluten-free products. Whether it is in the grocery store or at a restaurant, the options for maintaining a gluten-free diet have increased, compared to just a few years ago. Gluten is a common name for the proteins found in all forms […]

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Health news you can use

February 24, 2012

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A review of 30 years of research has suggested that vegetarians may be at higher risk for heart disease. by Dr. Alan Christianson —  New research shows that vegans and vegetarians may be at higher risk for heart disease; how perchlorate affects the thyroid gland; how low-carbohydrate diets affect diabetes; that low fat may not […]

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Celiac disease 101

February 24, 2012

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by Heather Demeritte —  “You have celiac disease,” your doctor finally tells you after months, maybe even years of insufferable periods of abdominal pain and embarrassing trips to the bathroom. So what exactly is celiac disease? Is it contagious or life threatening? Who else has it? Many questions may enter your mind, but your doctor […]

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Alzheimer’s disease and dentistry

February 23, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease that touches the lives of many Americans. It robs people of their minds, memories and contributions to family and society. Recent developments in the area of DNA research and genotyping have made breakthrough tests available that can be used as an indicator of susceptibility to […]

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