Health & Wellness
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Dietitians of Canada COOK! Will Get Your Whole Family Cooking
- Martine - Aug 27, 2012
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Back to school means back to the dinner table...Mary Sue Waisman fondly remembers Sunday dinners when she was a little girl. Her Italian grandfather grew tomatoes in his backyard and her grandmother used the fresh-picked produce to create wonderful meals.“It was homemade sauce from homegrown... More »
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Gluten-Free Living
- Martine - Aug 20, 2012
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Most people feel completely overwhelmed when they are diagnosed with gluten intolerance and/or celiac disease, since the only recognized therapy is a gluten-free diet. How do you steer absolutely clear of anything containing gluten and yet enjoy delicious food all at the same time? How do you learn... More »
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Dealing with IBS? Tips for taming your tummy
- Martine - Aug 20, 2012
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DO YOU HAVE IBS issues? IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is among the top five reasons why patients seek medical attention. Those with IBS often restrict their social activities, or miss days of work and school. IBS currently affects over 20% of the population.Dr. Maitreyi Raman, Angela Sirounis,... More »
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1 in 5 have symptoms of IBS
- Martine - Aug 20, 2012
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IBS is poorly understood despite the fact that researchers know it affects approximately 20% of the population in some capacity. Twenty percent! One in five people will suffer symptoms of IBS. This is an extraordinary proportion of the population with this condition, say Dr Maitreyi... More »
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10 Simple Steps to Living Better with IBS
- Martine - Aug 20, 2012
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Why Another Book on IBS? According to Dr Alvin Newman, author of The Essential IBS Book, "A quick spin through any large bookstore or a visit to Amazon.com/ca will quickly reveal that there are many books on the topic of irritable bowel syndrome. After all, this is a very common illness,... More »
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Lactose Intolerant? Tips on Increasing Calcium in Your Diet
- Martine - Aug 20, 2012
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For lactose-intolerant individuals, the experience of enjoying delicious meals without a tell-tale rumble from their tummy can be a rare event. They can’t imagine sitting down to eat without having to have at least some special foods, as well as having to pass on tempting dishes reserved for others... More »
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Managing and living with irritable bowel syndrome
- Martine - Aug 20, 2012
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Living with IBS can be a tremendous challenge, and understanding the disease is the key to developing effective management strategies. Dr Maitreyi Raman, Jennifer Shrubsole, and Angela Sirounis are the authors of The Complete IBS Health & Diet Guide, a highly informative book that ... More »
