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Welcome to the Mindful Living Network’s  Mindful Health® section featuring tips and information on diseases, illnesses and other chronic conditions. We hope to provide you with health information that can help aid you as you manage your health, illness, and aging challenges or by locating tips and information to help others you know who are suffering from these ailments. For each section below you will find health care information, such as specific & beneficial foods, reference materials, supportive care, exercises, home remedies and links to outside resources.

  • Eat White Foods for Stroke Prevention

    by Niki Antil

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one American dies from a stroke every four minutes. This is devastating news, but fortunately, reexamining your diet and eating more…

  • Acid Reflux (The Basics)

    by Andrea Greengard

    What is acid reflux? Acid reflux is when the acid that is normally in your stomach backs up into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from…

  • Celiac Disease (The Basics)

    by Andrea Greengard

    What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a condition that impairs your body’s ability to break down certain foods. People who have the disease get sick if they eat bread,…

  • Gas and Bloating (The Basics)

    by Andrea Greengard

    What causes gas? Causes of gas include: Swallowing air, often while eating, drinking, or smoking. Swallowed air usually comes back out as a burp. Eating certain foods, such as beans,…

  • GI Bleed (The Basics)

    by Andrea Greengard

    What is a GI bleed? “GI” stands for “gastrointestinal.” “GI system” (or “GI tract”) is the medical term for all the organs in your body that process food. The GI…

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