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Food allergies are thought to be largely genetic (one study with twins found them to be about 70 percent genetic and 30 percent environmental). The environmental theories include exposure to toxins, pollution, the Western diet and excessive cleanliness — “the hygiene hypothesis” — that has deregulated the immune system. But if food allergies are largely genetic, than how has there been such a rapid increase in food allergies? Genetic changes used to be believed to take place only through natural selection, over vast periods of time.

But the new field of epigenetics has discovered that, although the genetic code itself is fixed at birth, the environment can radically modify how genes behave through chemicals that attach themselves to the genes. “What we discovered is that allergy treatment causes changes at the epigenetic level,” Nadeau says. Nadeau and her colleagues focused on a type of white blood cell known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs. Fear-free eating. Women's Faux-Suede Ankle Boots. Disney FROZEN Party Ideas. The Largest Online Collection of Visual Content. IKEA Hackers - Clever ideas and hacks for your IKEA. Wake Up Earlier Tips Better Sleep Tricks. Illustrated By Elliot Salazar.

Wake Up Earlier Tips Better Sleep Tricks

From "set your alarm on the other side of the room" to "invest in a coffee pot with a timer," you’ve probably heard a million don’t-hit-snooze tips before. But, unless you're a true morning person, getting up even one hour earlier than usual can feel impossible. Kermit the Frog's letter to his younger tadpole self. Kermit the Frog appears on the "Note to Self" segment on CBS This Morning in Central Park in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 for the CBS Television Network.

Kermit the Frog's letter to his younger tadpole self

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Recommended by Dr. Michael Breus, the nation's leading sleep researcher. SleepShield blue blocking screen protectors work by reducing the Blue Light Rays you are exposed to from your phone. Studies show that people who use their phone before bed have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep. The strong Blue Light rays from your phones instruct the brain to stay awake by suppressing melatonin production. When melatonin is released it is responsible for starting the natural sleep cycle, interfering with the production of melatonin can cause poor sleep. 9 Pumpkin Spice Recipes (That Are Way Better Than a Latté) Every week, the Greatist Team scours the web for tasty, trendy, and (mostly) healthy recipes to help open both minds and palates to the wonders of food.

9 Pumpkin Spice Recipes (That Are Way Better Than a Latté)

Tune in next Wednesday to see what else we have in store! Sugar and spice and everything… pumpkin. It’s no secret that the moment cooler temperatures arrive, the pumpkin craze begins (and Cinderella thought it was a bad thing when her carriage turned into a pumpkin!). The pumpkin spice latté (aka #PSL) is clearly the belle of the pumpkin ball, but it’s also inspired everything from Pumpkin Spice Oreos to pumpkin spice condoms (which sadly aren’t actually coming to a store near you). Whether you’re a PSL fanatic or fall-flavor hater, adding spice makes (most) recipes taste delicious. Healing Apple Cider Vinegar Limeade. This post comes from contributor Kristen Hedges.

Healing Apple Cider Vinegar Limeade

Out of all the bits and bobs in my pantry, all the jars, the boxes, and the tubs of herbs and roots, the bottle that I reach for most often, in cleaning, healing, eating & beauty regime, is apple cider vinegar. This lovely liquid can be used for a vast array of things. 26 Genius Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar. We’re all about a great multitasker (cough, coconut oil, cough), and apple cider vinegar is no exception.

26 Genius Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar

This salad dressing staple has been linked to a healthier complexion, can help keep your home squeaky clean, and could help with an upset stomach and bloating to list a few uses. Here’s what it isn’t: a magical shortcut to dropping those unwanted five pounds. In certain circles it’s been touted as a weight loss aid—though that’s still debated in the medical community. While some research suggests it may help tip the scale in your favor by lowering your blood sugar, health experts advise against using it as a weight-loss tool. And a word of warning: drinking apple cider vinegar (especially straight) comes with its share of health risks, like throat irritation and supplement and drug interaction. Kickstart a new career, today! The 1,000-Year-Old Hangover Cure. UrgentRx Fast Powders.

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Renise Alexander, a 26-year-old sales associate in Virginia, was convinced she deserved a pay bump after achieving her earnings quota for the year — several months ahead of schedule. Greatist - Get More Nutrients. Illustrated by Anna Sudit.

Greatist - Get More Nutrients

Unfortunately, the Standard American Diet, also known as “SAD,” is, well, pretty sad. Over the last 100 years, the majority of Americans have gone from eating “normal” portions and home-cooked whole foods, to consuming high levels of over-processed simple carbohydrates and refined sugars. With this shift in eating habits, there's been a huge increase in diet-related chronic diseases, which represent the largest cause of obesity and death. Luckily, improving the situation could be pretty easy: Eat more whole, unrefined foods — fruits, veggies, whole grains, and other natural products that go through little processing.

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In the course, Gabrielle talks about food addiction and body image issues of all kinds and guides you toward establishing a healthy spiritual relationship to food—and to yourself. Amber Interiors. Beach Candy Swirl. Price: $45.00 Maximum Purchase: unit(s) Congratulations BEACH CANDY - Official Finalist of the "BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARD" at the New York International Gift Fair!

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