Posts by Kiran Bissoon
Do you suffer with Acid Reflux? Ayurvedic Lifestyle is a Great Option!
If you have ever had acid reflux, you know it’s no fun. The burning pain and indigestion that comes from acid in your stomach and moves up your esophagus are absolutely the worst. You can’t get comfortable, it can be hard to sleep, and you may find you are constantly popping antacids. I used to…
Read MoreGluten-free is NOT the same as Low Carb | Weight Loss
Have you jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon to lose weight? In recent years, the gluten-free food industry has expanded substantially creating a myriad of different products to cater to those on a gluten-free diet. Everything from gluten-free pasta to cereal bars to oatmeal, pancakes and even dessert. From the outset, you may think that a gluten-free…
Read MoreProactive Health versus Reactive Health | My own Journey
The following is not directed at any one person, and is not written with intention to offend anyone fighting critical, terminal, and life long illnesses. It is all too often that we are much more reactive with our health, than practicing proactive health. This is most evident in how we treat our bodies.…
Read MoreQuick ways to add more Plant Based Ingredients to your Meals
I shared many of these with my social media audiences, and thought I owed it to my loyal readers too! People are always inquiring how they can add more plant based ingredients to their diets without having to lean on salads all the time. What is interesting, is aside from the cancer fighting salad we…
Read MoreDrinking Water is not only Encouraged, it is Recommended
Like everything we do in Ki’s Kitchen, we like to offer you the best bang for your nutrition buck, so to speak. So while drinking water, why not get an added immune boosting benefit out of it? I mean, I get it. Drinking water can be incredibly boring. We all need to drink more,…
Read MoreDetox, Cleanse and Fasting | Know the Differences and Stay Safe
January, or as it should probably be renamed detox month. A great many people will be embarking on a fast, cleanse or detox come January 1st. While I commend them for their efforts to better their body, it’s very important to know the differences between a fast, detox or cleanse are. As well as why you…
Read MorePsoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Foods to Avoid
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes skin cells to grow too quickly. It may be the only autoimmune disease that’s equally common in women and men. It is estimated that 9.5 million North Americans have it. The most common type, plaque psoriasis, appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup…
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis and How an Ayurveda Approach Can Help
Rheumatoid Arthritis (known as Amavata in Ayurveda) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints. It can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, and in other organs in the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body’s tissues are mistakenly attacked by their own immune system. People…
Read MoreBowel Movements | Your Body’s Waste Matters
Bowel movements or can be referred to as, solid waste — colour, texture, scent, viscocity, shape, frequency, amount of force required for elimination are paramount to knowing what is happening in your body. You see, my mom set me on a bowel movement schedule very, very early in my life. And, it has worked…
Read MoreWhat the Colour of Your Urine is Trying to Tell You
What your digestive system produces as waste, is an incredibly important indicator to whether your body is functioning optimally. The colour, texture, viscosity, frequency, scent, of your urine all play a vital role in reading the messages correctly. So I know this can be an uncomfortable subject to be talking about, but we’re not…
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