Christie Korth

Bio

Christie has been very passionate about health and wellness since healing herself from a crippling case of Crohn's disease through diet and lifestyle changes.  As a result of this condition, she also suffered bouts of extreme anxiety and depression. Just when she thought she had her tummy under control, in early 2007, she went on to discover that she had severe gluten intolerance. She has since committed herself to promoting education and awareness about eating healthy and gluten-free, in addition to helping dozens of people resolve troubling health concerns.

 


Christie is the founder and director of Happy & Healthy Wellness.  Her private practice is located at Long Island Integrative Medical, which is home to a host of allopathic and alternative health practitioners.


 Through her work, she helps people make better food and lifestyle choices. She specializes in digestive disorders and conducts gluten-free cooking classes, health food store tours and lectures. She also works closely with her local Celiac Support Group.      


Additionally, Ms. Korth is the Corporate Nutritionist for Brain Balance Achievement Centers.  She works with children with are afflicted with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's and Dyslexia. She designs and conducts trainings for Brain Balance owners across the country on various topics to better serve the children the company serves.  Further, Christie is also author of Healing IBD with Whole Foods:  A Survival Guide for Those with Crohn’s and Colitis. (TBR April 2012 Hunter House Publishers)

Christie received her training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  She is a Certified Health Counselor through Columbia University's Teacher's College. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition from the Clayton College of Natural Health. Christie is also certified as a Group Facilitator from Adelphi University.


Christie lives in NY with her family including her son Jayden Michael and her cat, Precious.  She enjoys cooking, the beach, volleyball and spending time with family and friends.



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    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Having a fast-food restaurant nearby might be a convenience, but living within two miles of one may be a little too convenient.

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    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Most Americans should consume less salt, but too little salt can also cause health problems for some, a new report says.

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    MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- The next time you sit down at your favorite local eatery, ponder this: Two new studies find that the average restaurant meal provides diners with most of the calories, fats and salt they require for the entire day.

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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- The food you eat may affect your level of sleepiness or alertness during the day, according to a new, small study.

    Researchers assessed the daytime sleepiness/alertness levels of 31 healthy, non-obese people, aged 18 to 65, who were normal sleepers. Then...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.

    The nutritional quality of menu items at fast-food restaurants has improved only modestly over 14 years, according to researchers.Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.

    Released Wednesday, data from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that f...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Analyzing Facebook users' interests could help public health researchers predict, track and map obesity rates in specific cities, towns and neighborhoods across the United States, a new study says.

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    MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- If you're trying to get healthy, tackling both diet and exercise is better than trying to improve one lifestyle habit at a time, new research suggests.

    The researchers did add that if you need to start with just one lifestyl...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- People with plots in community gardens are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who don't garden, a new study suggests.

    "It has been shown previously that community gardens can provide a variety of social and nutr...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Few situations can trip up someone who is watching their weight like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

    But a new research letter published in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests two strate...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- A new British study provides further evidence that eating a so-called "Western" diet may not be good for you in the long run.

    People who eat this kind of diet -- which includes fried and sweet foods, processed and red meat, refined grains and high-...Full Article

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    LI Naturally's Mary Mucci interviews IBD Healing Plan author, Christie Korth. Featured here are two of Christie's awesome clients, who talk about their own Crohn's healing journeys and experiences with food intolerance. Learn how these lovely young ladies are following the protocols in The IBD Healing...Full Post