The Diverticulitis Diet and how we can Help

Diverticulitis

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,…

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Metabolic Syndrome and Your Diet

metabolic syndrome

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…

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Anti-inflammatory Diet | The role of a Keto Diet in Treating Inflammation

keto

Last week, we started exploring the role of an anti-inflammatory diet and its many benefits to our overall health. In addition to reducing the effects of Candida (our focus last week), an anti-inflammatory diet can also be instrumental in reducing the effects of various thyroid conditions, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, Alzheimer’s, IBS,…

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Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Foods to Avoid

psoriasis

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…

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and How an Ayurveda Approach Can Help

rheumatoid arthritis

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…

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Disease Prevention Eating: Cancer and Other Ailments

disease

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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