Posts Tagged ‘Eat To Heal’
The Diverticulitis Diet and how we can Help
Diverticulitis is an infection of the diverticula (small, marble-sized sacs that line the inside of the digestive tract – specifically, the colon). It is estimated that roughly 10% of the North American population (over the age of 40) is affected by diverticulitis. Ranging in severity from minor discomfort to severe pain, and, in some cases,…
Read MoreMetabolic Syndrome and Your Diet
Today, we’d like to talk about a topic that gets lots of attention, but that is often misunderstood. Metabolic syndrome refers to not one, but a cluster of health conditions. These include; high blood pressure, high blood sugar, fatty liver, and high cholesterol. Metabolic syndrome increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The…
Read MoreTurmeric may have Superpowers | Why it Should be Part of your Diet
Turmeric is the spice that can change your life. Sure, it can add a new flavour to your cooking, even add great colour to your dishes – But how about being helpful with your health? From being a potent anti-inflammatory and reducer of IBS, to cancer prevention, it has many benefits. Today’s post will walk…
Read MoreSinus and Headache Relief Using Ayurvedic Remedies
Many people turn to pain killers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) to relieve their headaches. However, these over the counter medicines simply suppress the symptoms, only to have the headache surface again. Or, this can also display as what is sometimes referred to as a ‘rebound headache‘. Frequent headache(s) are often an indication of…
Read MoreDisease Prevention Through Your Diet – Is It Possible?
I do want to stress that the following information is not meant to cure, treat or diagnose disease. What it is meant to do is bring to light some knowledge and experience. And, that is on how important diet is to our overall health. And, that eating the right foods, can support us in disease…
Read MoreAutoimmune Diseases | When Your Body Turns On You
Autoimmune diseases do not need to mean a death sentence. For most, they are a form of inflammation. You can give your body a fighting chance through proper nutrition, geared towards your specific illness. There are millions of people in North America who suffer from autoimmune diseases every day. These can range from diabetes to…
Read MoreDisease Prevention Eating: Cancer and Other Ailments
Everyone reading this knows of someone who has contracted cancer, heart disease, diabetes or arthritis. The media does a lot of talking. And, grabbing attention on finding a breast cancer cure, early detection and treatment options. Conspicuously absent is a focus on the very significant role of diet and nutrition in both preventing and treating cancer,…
Read MoreGout | Discover Ways That Your Diet Can Help You Manage It
First, let’s clear things up. Gout, is most commonly referred to as being ‘an old mans disease‘ – where I promise you, this is not the case. More and more we are seeing younger people affected by this type of arthritis. Let’s first look at what gout is, and become familiar with the causes. Gout is…
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