New research emerges almost daily revealing yet another critical role that our gut bacteria play in promoting and sustaining our health. Intestinal microbes are key in digestive function, helping the body to produce vitamins B & K, regulating mood as well as many other functions. An altered microbiome is linked to auto-immune diseases like diabetes, rheumatoid
Fight Disease Causing Inflammation With Vitamin D and Exercise Over the last few years, research has shown that those who are obese have a greater risk of developing chronic illnesses since they typically carry higher levels of inflammatory markers than those of a healthy weight- ones that are associated with diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. We all
Beautiful, beautiful summer! I’m so very happy that it’s here! To me, there is no better way to start the day then by waking up to brilliant sunshine and a pristine blue sky. Now that the summer’s heat is upon us, I, like many others, find myself looking for lighter meal ideas- ones that are fresh, healthy
Within the last decade, we have seen increasing governmental support for the removal of unhealthy trans fat from our food. Eating this fat is linked to an increased level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (also known as the “bad” cholesterol), a buildup of plaque inside the arteries and therefore an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
Chronic pain is an unrelenting struggle. Only those who suffer from it can fully understand it’s toll. So many diseases come with nagging to crippling chronic pain that can completely hijack one’s life. Many people feel forced to rely on strong pain killers- some can’t seem to make it through the day without them. But what is at the heart of this pain? Exciting new
Surprisingly, there’s a pretty good chance that they do! Medical News Today recently released a report on how Dr. Samantha Nazareth, a gastroenterologist at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) in New York, NY, and her colleagues presented this unsettling claim at the Digestive Disease Week 2015 meeting in Washington, DC in May of this year. Prompted
Summer is here, and how amazing it is to feel the warm sun on our skin again! Getting outside is such an easy way to get our daily dose of vitamin D and, let’s face it, it just makes us feel really, really good- being undoubtedly wonderful for the body, mind and soul. But now, a recent study published in
It can be wonderfully refreshing to sip on an iced beverage in the heat of a summer’s day. Water is essential of course, but as we all know, it’s nice to sip on something a little extra special once in a while- especially during those relaxed backyard barbeques with your family and friends. Many ades,
Gut flora, biodiversity, microbiome, probiotics- these words are used so frequently today that they are at risk of one day becoming little more than trendy health topics. To stay on the path to vibrant health, though, it is so important that we don’t fall into that trap. Antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals, pesticides, radiation and an unhealthy
How Earthing Supports Optimal Health Have you ever wondered why you have a greater sense of wellbeing and peace when you spend time in nature – particularly when you feel the ground directly beneath your bare feet? We are bioelectrical beings living on a planet that is infused with tremendous energy. Some scientists believe that the electrical interaction between ourselves and
If you are diabetic, eating carbohydrates (especially processed ones) is feeding your disease. Living with diabetes is incredibly difficult and it is made even harder still by the current American Diabetes Association dietary guidelines. These guidelines create a vicious cycle: they allow for carbohydrate intake, which increases blood sugar in diabetics, forcing them to take
Vitamin D is an incredibly important nutrient. It is vital to maintaining and promoting good bone and teeth health, neuromuscular and immune function. A deficiency in vitamin D can also increase one’s risk for developing osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autism and even dementia. Its no surprise, then, that a sufficient intake of Vitamin D is also vital
We’ve all heard that a healthy body is an active one. So, those of you with desk jobs might be making that extra effort to exercise regularly to avoid the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle. However, a recent report published in Annals of Internal Medicine based on the findings of 47 articles, claims that
Here’s another tasty recipe that is easy to modify to fit your healthy eating plan, yet still tastes fantastic. This one is especially great for those of you who are trying to avoid those processed carbohydrates that so easily feed silent infections. Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps from Skinnytaste.com (My additions/modifications are marked with **) Ingredients: 3 lbs 99%
For anyone who has been eating a standard North American diet for most of their lives, it’s so tough making that jump towards healthy eating! It takes conscious discipline and strength not to fall back into old, unhealthy eating patterns. What makes this transition even harder, though, is the cost of eating healthy. Anyone who has
So often, many of us look at making positive health changes in our lives as insurmountable. “But, I need my daily chocolate fix!” “I cannot live without wheat bread and pasta!” “I love my one glass of wine in the evening- it’s my thing!” We’ve all been there regarding one challenge or another. It’s so
Did you know that angry outbursts are bad for your heart? In European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care, researchers studied 313 people who had suffered from acute coronary blockages and asked them about any angry episodes that they might have had in the 48 hours before their symptoms began. They discovered a link between angry outbursts
It amazes me that many governments continue to insist that the use of pesticides on fruits and vegetables is not a harmful practice. The Health Canada website, for instance, suggests that we have little to worry about, stating: While pesticides help protect our food supply, many people are concerned about pesticides on the food they eat. Small amounts of
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