Lil’s Dietary Shop on the far southwest side of Chicago in the Mount Greenwood/Beverly neighborhood, has recently expanded. To celebrate, the store is throwing a Grand Re-Opening kick-off. All customers new and familiar to the store are invited to meet Lil’s new in-store dietitian, Anne Kozek, RD, MS, LDN and enjoy free samples and a friendly chat with Marcie Harvey, the store’s owner and her employees. (Don’t miss special discount for our Healthy-Family readers at the end of this article.) …read the rest of this entry »
This Robert Kenner documentary, entitled: “Food, Inc.” is an unflattering look inside America’s corporate controlled food industry.
The Magnolia Pictures film makes its debut at San Francisco, CA: Embarcadero Center Cinema 5, West Los Angeles, CA: Nuart Theatre, and the New York, NY: Film Forum on July 12 before moving through the rest of the country, starting June 19th. …read the rest of this entry »
Are you Chronically Sick? Many folks who find themselves practicing a gluten free diet wind up on that road for a variety of reasons. You may have tested positive for gluten intolerance, may have found out you suffer from Celiac disease, and may have even been diagnosed with candida overgrowth. If you are struggling and finding that the gluten free diet is not helping you regain your health it is quite possible you need to eliminate additional grains from your diet.
I recently attended the Conference on Natural Treatments for Tics, OCD, Tourette Syndrome, and Depression last weekend in Dallas. I heard Doug Kaufmann speak at length about mycotoxins and their negative effect on the body. The author of eight books on fungi and host of the syndicated television show, “Know the Cause”, he claims that these toxins are capable of causing various health problems and need to be addressed before folks with chronic illness can become well again. …read the rest of this entry »
In a study recently released, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services claims there is a strong link between IgE food allergies and obesity in children. The study included national data from 4,111 children ages 2-19 and found that obese children were 59% more likely to have IgE mediated food allergies than children of normal weight. …read the rest of this entry »
The environmental movement has produced some wonderful and creative ideas, to help our planet. Eco friendly fabrics made from hemp, bamboo, corn or milk have been part of this movement. These fibers for the extremely sensitive can, and have caused problems for people with skin sensitivities. There are chairs filled with soy and plastics that can be made from corn that are not always clearly marked. …read the rest of this entry »
This is the first ever comprehensive consumer expo for food avoiders from all walks of life. Experts on food allergies, respiratory and asthmatic issues, dermatological issues, and celiac/gluten intolerance will be available to showcase their wares and their expertise at McCormick Place in Chicago April 18-19, 2009.
Thrive organizers state: “If you suffer from any type of allergy, asthma, or gluten intolerance and Celiac disease, Thrive Expo has brought together the best physicians, authors, experts, companies, cooks, chefs, and non-profits to offer you the latest information, fun demos, and tasty samples in a fun family atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.”
Tickets cost $10 for a one day pass and $15 for a two day pass. Kids 12 and under are free. Speakers are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information visit: Thrive Allergy Expo.
Doctors at Mayo Clinic have developed a new field of research called vaccinomics.
They hope to utilize gene testing to find out which patients are most at risk of getting a particular disease and who will benefit from the vaccine. This topic is one of several that will be discussed at the Ninth Annual World Vaccine Congress that will be held April 20-23 in Washington D.C. …read the rest of this entry »
In a study recently released, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services claims there is a strong link between IgE food allergies and obesity in children. The study included national data from 4,111 children ages 2-19 and found that obese children were 59% more likely to have IgE mediated food allergies than children of normal weight. 
Doctors at Mayo Clinic have developed a new field of research called vaccinomics.