Posts Tagged ‘Anti-Inflammatory’
Top 7 Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Better Health
Discover the top 7 anti-inflammatory foods that can help reduce inflammation, boost health, and manage conditions like arthritis, IBS, and diabetes
Read MoreThe 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 MoreAnti-inflammatory Diet | The role of a Keto Diet in Treating Inflammation
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,…
Read MoreAn Anti-Inflammartory Diet Consists of Whole, Nutritious Foods | Part One
You’ve heard me speak about an anti-inflammatory diet for months now, but I’ve never really elaborated on it. So, starting today, and for the following two weeks, we will be looking in-depth at what exactly an anti-inflammatory diet looks like, and what conditions/diseases it can have a powerful impact on. In short, an anti-inflammatory diet…
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 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 MoreWhat Do Your Diet, Inflammation, and Breast Cancer Have in Common?
Breast cancer is not just a cancer that affects women, men can get breast cancer too. And if that isn’t enough, we all have women in our lives who we love dearly. So, Instead of just going about our lives and hoping for the best, there are steps we can take to prevent the development…
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,…
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