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    Is Gluten Good For You?

    Gluten is the general name for the proteins found in grains including all kinds of wheat (e.g. bulgur, durum, semolina, spelt, farro), barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). Gluten functions in foods as a glue that holds foods together to keep up their shape. The term gluten is derived from the glue-like property of wet dough. Gliadin and glutenin are the two main proteins in gluten. During the bread making process, they form strands that strengthen the dough and build pockets that trap air (like a balloon) and permit bread to rise and have its appealing texture. Gluten itself doesn’t have a particular function within the…

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    Who Can Do A Gluten-Free Diet?

    Who Can Do A Gluten-Free Diet? People living with Gluten intolerance opt for a low-Gluten or Gluten-free diet to manage their symptoms. In autoimmune conditions, such as Celiac Disease, for instance, the body’s immune system reacts to Gluten by targeting the small Intestine. Gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity, means protein triggers gastrointestinal symptoms, even in the absence of celiac disease. That may be the reason for an increasing number of people are adopting a gluten-free diet, even if they do not have celiac disease or gluten allergy.  You don’t have to be diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity to reap the benefits of a gluten-free diet. In fact, everyone…

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    Worried About Your Immune System? Try These 5 Natural Remedies

    Body aches, fever, chills and nasal congestion, common symptoms of the flu, can stop you in your tracks, leaving you bedridden for days.  “Complications arising from these illnesses can become serious,” says Dr. Suhyun an expert on regenerative medicine and co-author of Demystifying Stem Cells: A Real-Life Approach To Regenerative Medicine.  Dr. An says there are ways to prevent the symptoms from reaching that serious point. To feel better and get back on your feet, she recommends numerous natural cold and flu remedies to alleviate your symptoms:  Vitamin C. Some studies indicate that Vitamin C can shorten the lifespan of a cold and boost your immune system. “The best way to get…

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