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The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Grain Brain.   Since I've chosen to be a healthier person in terms of fitness and food, I have been much more conscientious about my foods.  But I never really stopped to think about gluten and the affects it has on people and their bodies.   Then I was given the opportunity to read Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter and participate in a 4-week challenge.  In the beginning chapters of this book, Dr. Perlmutter reveals some pretty amazing data linking gluten and other damaging carbohydrates to a long list of medical conditions.  Here are just a few of those medical conditions: - chronic headaches - insomnia - anxiety - depression - diabetes - epilepsy - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder For me, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stood out on that list.  I have (quite a bit) of anxiety and my son was recently diagnosed with ADHD (inattenti...

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Grain Brain.   Last week some exciting came in the mail for me. Since the Grain Brain challenge was presented to a couple of weeks ago, I've been wanting to read this book.  I've been very unfocused lately and I'm really hoping I see some positive changes throughout this challenge. Something you need to know about me, I really do not like reading.  But this book really drew me in. About the Author This book is written by Dr. David Perlmutter, MD.  A medical advisor to Dr. Oz, a fellow of the American College of Nutrition, president of the Perlmutter Health Center in Naples, Florida, and cofounder and president of the Perlmutter Brain Foundation.   What I've Learned According to Dr. Perlmutter, carbohydrates are the root behind many brain conditions.  Sure, genetics play a role in it too.  But it really comes down to the food we are eating.  He goes on to explain tha...