Category: food allergies

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What IS Gluten Anyway?? – Digestive Health Lesson #4

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Gluten is the latest buzz word in nutrition. But, so many people have no idea what it is. When friends of mine with PhD's start asking for more info, it's time for an article about gluten and why it's a problem. So, What is Gluten?? Gluten is a the protein found in the seed of… Continue reading What IS Gluten Anyway?? – Digestive Health Lesson #4

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WTF is a Mom to do….

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

There were assignments that had to be done. There was a long weekend at the beach. There was a family day when the GF food options just weren't the most tempting. That's where my life as a Mom begins.... over and over and over and fucking over again! (sigh) Welcome to the world of WHAT.… Continue reading WTF is a Mom to do….

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Getting ‘Glutened’ is Drugging My Kid! I’ve had it!! (Digestive Health Series, Part 3)

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

  So, What does getting 'glutened' look like? A. Laziness, fatigue B. Anxious, depressed, irritable, angry C. Disoriented, unaware, spaced out, Cognitive dysfunction D. Stomach ache, migraine, joint pain E. All of the above and then some!!! Anyone that has talked with me knows this is a hot topic for me. What angers me the most is… Continue reading Getting ‘Glutened’ is Drugging My Kid! I’ve had it!! (Digestive Health Series, Part 3)

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Digestive Health Lesson #2 – It all Starts with Inflammation

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Dr. Tanya Edwards, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine (Cleveland), wrote that inflammation is now recognized as the underlying basis of a significant number of diseases.

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Digestive Health Lesson #1: Leaky Gut

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

“ALL DISEASE BEGINS IN THE GUT.” – Hippocrates I can pinpoint my gut issues all the way back to middle school in the suburban brick rancher I grew up in, and more specifically right down to the bowl of gravy, loaf of bread, my friend Lori, the stomach pain, and the bloating that came along… Continue reading Digestive Health Lesson #1: Leaky Gut

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How the hell did that happen? 50 pounds later…

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Growing up as an athlete, weight was not a problem... until my teen years. I stayed fit multiple ways; there was soccer, gymnastics, swimming, roller skating and ice skating, field hockey, tennis, weight training and the list goes on. As an adult, I controlled my weight by eating healthy, walking, weight training, waitressing, bartending, nursing,… Continue reading How the hell did that happen? 50 pounds later…

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Don’t eat that egg…You’re allergic to Ragweed…Huh??

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Why in the world would I be telling you not to eat eggs if your allergic to Ragweed?? Concomitant Food Allergies. Did you know there are certain foods that can make your environmental allergies worse? There are also foods that can worsen food allergies and food intolerance. These are called Concomitant or Synergistic Allergies. When certain… Continue reading Don’t eat that egg…You’re allergic to Ragweed…Huh??

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Springtime & Sneezes…You might have allergies if…

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

AAAACCHHOOOO! Excuse me! We're having a little problem with allergies already this spring, how about you?!? It's Springtime and allergies are in full flare! I love Spring, it is my favorite season! The grass is so green, the flowers are so pretty and brilliant, the birdies are singing, the air is warming up, what's not to… Continue reading Springtime & Sneezes…You might have allergies if…