Autoimmune Diseases | When Your Body Turns On You

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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…

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Disease Prevention Eating: Cancer and Other Ailments

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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,…

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Food Combining: Have Your Cake And Eat It First!

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Quite often, after enjoying a meal, one starts to feel this sensation of bloating, lethargy, discomfort, etc.  Too many believe, this is normal and the sign of a satisfying meal.  Here comes the bad news .. In fact it is the complete opposite.  And, one way of avoiding this is to avoid over eating. But,…

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Coconut Oil and the Controversy Attached

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Over the past ten (10) years, the popularity of coconut oil, and its uses has been on the rise. It was most common in South East Asian cooking. But has quickly found its way into; an alternative to other cooking oils, skin ointments, hair care products and more.  Some ‘experts‘among other articles and findings, suggested that…

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Kidney Stones – Preventing and Managing Through Your Diet

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Chances are you or someone you know has suffered from kidney stones in past, unfortunately of course! They are not nearly as uncommon as one would like – and generally when you have had them once, you are more susceptible to having them again. Would you be surprised to know there are four (4) different…

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Fibromyalgia And The Foods That Cause Flare Ups

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Living with fibromyalgia can be a roller coaster you feel you can never get off of. The list of triggers for flare ups can seem astronomical, and until you’ve made diet and lifestyle choices to help decrease the chronic pain. Lifestyle and food changes can make a world of difference, but one misstep can throw…

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Endometriosis Diet | What Can You Do With Your Diet?

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First things first, approximately three (3) million women in Canada suffer from Endometriosis. So let’s start with what is it? Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places, such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries or along the pelvis. In severe cases, it can…

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Diabetes | The More You Know, The Better

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Diabetes is not just for people who are overweight. More and more studies have concluded that this disease is actually caused by an autoimmune response. This means that a combination of stress, unhealthy food choices, leaky gut,  and a lack of exercise are the real culprits. Of course, along with a genetic predisposition. If you…

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Gluten Free | Should This Be Something To Consider

Gluten free seems to be the new buzzword we are hearing and seeing everywhere. From sweets, to meals, to entire restaurants, it can make you wonder if you should be eating gluten free as well. Before you start making drastic changes to your diet, there are some things to consider. Although gluten free foods are…

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