Brain health problems have been skyrocketing lately. Today, close to 20% of adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder — and that stat is only increasing. Depression is now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Anxiety disorders affect more than 40 million Americans. And Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United […]
Hormones are the messengers and regulators of the body, determining the function of every cell. For any hormone to be used in the body it has to be attached to its corresponding receptor site, which is found on a cell’s membrane. Think of the receptor site as a special lock that can only be unlocked […]
Thyroid disorders affect millions of people around the world. Millions more are undiagnosed, going years of their lives not knowing why they have symptoms like debilitating fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, hair falling out or digestive problems. Research estimates that up to 90% of thyroid conditions are autoimmune in nature. Autoimmune conditions are a combination […]
We live in a grain-centric society. Grains are the foundation of what people buy in the grocery stores; the next time you’re grocery shopping just take a look at what’s in the other carts. Grains are the foundation of what people have on their plates: cereal for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and a grain […]
The explosion of research done on gluten and its damaging health effects has transformed the health and food industry. Thanks to the hybridization of wheat and a grain-centric culture, gluten can be a monster to your health. This protein, found in grains like wheat, rye, spelt and barley, is highly inflammatory for many people. Gluten […]
Gluten free has gone mainstream. The multibillion dollar gluten-free food industry has exploded over the last few years, to the point that you now can go to just about any restaurant or grocery store and find a gluten-free alternative for whatever food you seek. From gluten-free breads, pastas and pastries to gluten-free shampoos and lotions, […]
Many people suffer from chronic issues that affect the brain. It would be nearly impossible to not know someone who has been affected by conditions such as ADD, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, autism, brain fog, depression, or fatigue. In part one of this series on natural mental health I gave my favorite tips for a healthy and […]
In an article I wrote a few weeks ago, Why Going Gluten Free Can Be Unhealthy, I explained how many people are trying to do the right thing by eating gluten-free foods, without realizing a “gluten-free” label is not equivalent to “healthy.” I showed how going gluten free can be done right and how it can […]
The Celiac Handbook website was created in 2004 by Chris Armstrong and has evolved into a portal for new (and old) ideas related to healthy and sustainable gluten-free living.
Celiac Handbook goes well beyond the latest cupcake recipe or even the most realistic tasting gluten-free sliced bread. The goal is to share information about minimally processed real food that helps people heal from what has usually been years of damage done by undiagnosed celiac disease.
A project by Ancestral Health Narratives, LLC