diet

For those who suffer from celiac disease, or sensitivity to a protein in gluten, eliminating it is the only good treatment. Since there is no cure only a consistent commitment to a gluten-free diet can alleviate the symptoms.

Nutrition is an important concern for many seniors, their families and/or caretakers. There is so much conflicting information available, and seniors themselves may be bewildered by their changing appetites and eating patterns.

People who are on juice fasts, or cleansing or detox regimens, are told to limit their physical activity. The main reason is that the body needs its energy for the detoxing process.

Juicing is not without controversy: Natural or organic, juices or smoothies. Some juicing fanatics can debate these topics for a very long time.

Not long ago, the term gluten-free was thought to only be for those who suffered serious health issues in regard to gluten intolerances. Today, however, many individuals are choosing to live a gluten-free life.

There are quite a few myths that need to be busted because there is such a thing as junk science and no other subjects arouse so much of it as weight loss, nutrition and diet, exercise and health.