Let's talk about Gluten .. here's a few basic facts.

Confused about gluten?  Here's a few basic facts.  When Jennifer Lawrence branded Gwyneth Paltrow's beloved gluten-free diet 'the new cool eating disorder', she angered a few of the Gluten-Free groups.   Sadly celiac disease is the most common life long disorder in both the US and Europe.  Research is suggesting gluten sensitivity is far more common that we think.

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Tips to preventing gallstones & how to look after your gallbladder

Removing the gallbladder due to gallstones is an increasingly common surgery.   It is done so on the basis that we can perform our digestive functions without the gallbladder.  While it is true that the liver continues to produce bile, the gallbladder is the one that squirts bile into our upper intestine in the presence of fats.   Taking care of your gallbladder will prevent gallstones and some dietary changes can really help here.

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