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PHUKET: A whopping 45 per cent of us believe we are allergic to basic foodstuffs such as wheat and dairy products – causing anything from bloating to insomnia, according to an article called “The Allergy Fraud” which was published in the UK’s Daily Mail . Another food item that many people believe wreaks havoc on their health is monosodium glutamate (MSG). The Phuket Gazette recently ran a special report about MSG that laid out some of the arguments both for and against the substance (story here ). One of the arguments in the article proposed that sensitivity to MSG can cause reactions like headaches, diarrhea and bloating. It seems that the issue of food sensitivity, food intolerance, has become a widespread health issue. So, how do we know exactly what is going on when our bodies have negative reactions to food? And what can we do to help ourselves? Food allergy versus food intolerance It is important to first understand the difference between food allergy and food … [Read more...] about Nailing down tummy troubles

PHUKET: Guess which mineral deficiency makes you twice as likely to die as people with healthy levels? According to a study published in The Journal of Intensive Care Medicine , the answer is magnesium. Many people have heard of the benefits of getting enough magnesium to relax muscles (reduce muscle cramps) and promote sleep, but did you know magnesium is responsible for more than 350 essential biochemical reactions, including energy production digestion and elimination, muscle function, bone formation and new cell creation? Magnesium also assists in the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, adrenals, brain and nervous system. It helps protect cells from oxidative damage that leads to free radicals and aging. What a powerhouse mineral – and most of us are not getting enough of it. Recent government-supported studies showed that 68 per cent of Americans don’t consume enough magnesium on a daily basis. Another study out of the UK revealed two out of three women over 40 … [Read more...] about Excuse Buster: Magnesium – A powerhouse mineral