We are all trying to make better food choices by purchasing organic and natural products whenever possible. There are so many more healthy options available to us now, however not all products are created equal, and learning how to read an entire label is a skill everyone should learn. Even food products labelled as “organic”
The arrival of spring often infuses us with a renewed sense of hope and energy, a desire to start things anew and improve our overall health. Why not make healthy eating choices that support this positive momentum? Here is a fresh and healthy recipe that will brighten up your lunch or dinner table, boost your energy and support optimal
With so many eating plans out there, it can be hard to know how to choose the best one to help you recover from MS or other chronic disease. You know that diet is important, but you’re just not sure where to start. I follow the Live Disease Free Eating Plan that I picked as
A root canal is a common procedure, recommended when the soft tissue inside the tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth or a crack or chip in the tooth. If the inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can
Whether you’re hosting friends or family this holiday weekend, or attending a holiday meal as a guest I wanted to share some delicious meal ideas that won’t set your health back. Here are some recipe ideas to go along with an oven roasted turkey: • Oven roasted carrots with thyme • Lemon ginger broccoli •
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human herpesvirus 6 are two viruses that have received a lot of research attention as being possible causes of multiple sclerosis. However, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, “To date, researchers have not been able to identify a single virus as the trigger for MS.” –https://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS/What-Causes-MS/Viruses Could viruses be involved
It is becoming increasingly evident that the bacteria associated with Lyme disease is also a major cause of multiple sclerosis symptoms. Lyme disease is an infection caused by various bacteria including Borrelia, Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, and others, that are transmitted through biting insects, and can cause debilitating illness. In this blog post, the research is
At least 30-40 years ago, several medically-trained health care professionals understood that fungal overgrowth played a significant role in causing multiple sclerosis. Dr. William Crook, Dr. C. Orian Truss, Dr. Luc De Schepper and Dr. Zoltan P. Rona are four doctors that taught me that MS is caused by infection, and that fungal overgrowth is a major cause of multiple sclerosis
There is growing evidence that MS is an infectious disease, and when we suffer with neurological symptoms of MS (or other neurological diseases) research is showing that most often several microbes are responsible for our symptoms – directly or indirectly. These microbes can include fungus, vector borne infections (Lyme disease), parasites and possibly viruses. In
Stress carries an emotional toll, but as many people know, it can also be very damaging to your health. Chronic stress, in particular, has been linked to anxiety, depression, heart disease, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, memory and concentration impairment, and weight gain. Now, a recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience gives us a better understanding of why chronic
Cell and cordless phones, computers, tablets, TVs, gaming systems, smart meters, baby monitors… These are just a few of the many technologies that make our lives easier and often more enjoyable. Unfortunately for us, we are constantly being bombarded by the harmful Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation that they emit. EMF exposure has been linked to neurological and behavioral changes, an inability to
In December of last year, CBC news reported that Dr. Elish Cleary, the Chief Medical Officer of Health of New Brunswick, Canada, was forced to go on leave in the middle of her study of glyphosate, a controversial yet commonly used herbicide that is found in Round-Up and many other weed-killers. Dr. Cleary claimed that this
You might have heard that eating a typical western diet (one that is high in processed carbs and sugars and low in dietary fibre) is harmful to your gut microbes. In 2010, for instance, researchers demonstrated this when they compared the diets and gut microbiota of European children (EU) with those of children in Burkina Faso (BF), a
Our dangerous over-use of antibiotics continues to gather attention in health news, and with good reason. Antibiotics bombard our bodies on a regular basis: via prescription for treating both serious and naturally resolvable infections, through the consumption of antibiotic treated poultry, fish, meat (and subsequent dairy products) as well as glyphosate sprayed produce (a very common herbicide and patented antibiotic). Health care professionals and
For those who have adopted a healthy eating plan and enjoy its incredible benefits, it can become harder and harder to buy into the notion that chocolates, cookies and candies are any sort of gift to be giving loved ones during the holidays. Research has shown the detrimental effects of sugars and processed carbs on the body – how they
“The three pounds of microbes that you carry around with you might be more important than every single gene you carry around in your genome.” – Rob Knight Rob Knight is a biologist, professor and leader in the study of human microbes and their role in health and disease. His research focuses on the development
For many people, the winter months can mean the start of irritated, dry sinuses, congestion, sore throats and coughing. Humidifiers are often a source of relief from these annoyances, but they can also bring on dangerous and unforeseen consequences. If not used properly and maintained according to the the manufacturer’s instructions, humidifiers can actually worsen symptoms and even cause
There is little better than a hearty, steaming bowl of soup or stew on a cold, blustery, winter’s day. Keeping in line with my quest to find great looking recipes online and adjust them to suit a healthier lifestyle, I located this wonderful recipe for a fragrant and especially warming chicken stew on ricardocuisine.com. Many of my
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