Liquid diet helps Crohn’s patients

Aug 31, 2010 Posted Under: Healthy Food News  

Steve Marduch has Crohn’s disease, an inflammation of the digestive tract. Eating was followed by stomach pains and vomiting. He was taking standard steroidal treatment, until his mom became worried.

“All those drugs that are used for Crohn’s disease have very bad, very bad side effects,” said Svetlana Smarduch.

She found a treatment used across Europe called Enteral Nutrition. It’s a nutritional shake that put Steve’s disease in remission.

“It’s safer than most other modes of treatment we have available,” according to Dr. Randolph McConnie, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Rush University Medical Center.

Although steroids work, they can increase the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and infections.

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ResVibrant Review

Aug 31, 2010 Posted Under: Healthy Food Reviews  

Overview

The most common question we get via email from readers – and perhaps what you’re thinking right now – is: “What product do you use or recommend to your family/friends”? Obviously different types of skin can have different needs. But, the answer to this question for most of our panel has been ResVibrant. Here’s why:

ResVibrant crème contains cutting edge ingredients that you’ve come to expect from other high-end topical – and a few proprietary ingredients as well. But, it’s also one of the few products that come with anti-aging soft gel capsules that promote healthy skin from within. This approach, (which seems like a no-brainer when you think about it), seems well ahead of its time. (Frankly, we’re su

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Quick And Easy Lasagna

Aug 31, 2010 Posted Under: Healthy Food Advices  

This lasagna recipe is definitely healthy and quick to prepare.  Skip the layering and long baking to make a quick and yummy meal for your family. Ingredients:  8 ounces whole-wheat rotini or fusilli, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 chopped onion, 3 sliced garlic cloves, 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, 8 cups baby spinach, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese Procedure:

1. Bring a large pot to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.  Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

2. He

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4 Skinny Tricks for Enjoying a Diet Splurge Guilt-Free

Aug 27, 2010 Posted Under: Healthy Food Reviews  

By Tina Haupert

Two months later, I’m still celebrating my 30th birthday. Last Saturday, my uncle and aunt treated me to a fancy dinner at Top of the Hub, a fine-dining restaurant with gorgeous views of the city at the top of the Prudential Center in Boston. We enjoyed good conversation and lots of laughs while feasting on foie gras, lobster, red wine, and chocolate ganache cake. It was definitely a night to remember!

Even with all of that delicious food right in front of me, I didn’t stress about overdoing it. I planned to indulge—it was my “birthday” dinner after all. Still, I didn’t go overboard, as I may have before I found my Feel Great Weight. Here’s what

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