Random Randomness

I came across some interesting reading over the past few days:

• Here is a great article about gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein found in wheat that most of us have some degree of difficulty digesting. Celiac Desease occurs when intestinal damage occurs due to gluten sensitivity. Celiec Desease is rare but on the rise. Gluten sensitivity, on the other hand, is very common. People often don't even realize they are gluten sensitive until they eliminate grains from their diet for a while. If you eliminate grains from your diet for a month or so then reintroduce them don't be surprised if you don't feel so well upon the reintroduction.
• With all the controversy this week surrounding the change in the mammography recommendations I thought this would be a good read. This is merely an alternate, science based take on the controversy. There is significant research that indicates mammograms should be used sparingly. A woman who receives this screen is getting tons of radiation pumped into their body. Radiation is bad...and causes cancer. "Even the American Cancer Society lists high-dose radiation to the chest as a medium to high risk factor for developing cancer."
• I went to Whole Foods over this past weekend and I was completely overwhelmed. They have such a tremendous selection of great and healthy food that I had no idea where to begin...which is probably a good thing because I could see myself spending way too much money there. Having said that, even at a health food store, we must be diligent about reading the labels. Just because it's being sold at a store like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's does not mean there is no high fructose corn syrup in the ingredients. So absolutely keep shopping for the highest quality foods but keep attentive to the labels. And you will never have to read a label if you eat all natural!