Posts Tagged ‘Disease Prevention’
Baby Steps to a Healthier You | That you Deserve
All of the health and nutrition out there can be overwhelming and down right discouraging, are we right? When you just want to be healthier! It seems that everywhere we turn, some health professional or diet guru is claiming something “completely transformational” from just three ingredients, or, even more maddening, the complete opposite of what you…
Read MoreThe What, When, Why, and – According to Ayurvedic Principles
As we have learned from our previous conversations, Ayurveda or Ayurvedic is the ancient and revered Hindu practice of health and wellness. There are three mind-body types (called “Doshas”) in Ayurvedic Tradition Vata, Pitta, and Kasha, that are unique to each person and are a balance of physical, emotional, and mental characteristics. In an attempt…
Read MoreFour Ways to Lead a More Plant-Based Lifestyle
At Ki’s Kitchen, we cook solely plant-based meals that are packed with flavour, protein, and nutrients. This diet serves our clientele well in that the food we prepare is based on anti-inflammatory principles and supports people dealing with compromised immune systems. However, we understand that this lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Many of our clients do…
Read MoreHow your Diet can help Alleviate Crohn’s Symptoms
Crohn’s Disease is a serious, and often misdiagnosed, chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It can sometimes be confused with irritable bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis. Most medical practitioners believe that it is caused by a combination of genetic, psychological, and bacterial factors, with the likelihood of developing the disease dramatically increasing when a family…
Read MoreIrritable Bowel Syndrome – IBS – The More you Know
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, sometimes misdiagnosed as colitis, is a functional disorder of the large intestine that results in abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and alternating periods of diarrhea and constipation. Surprisingly, IBS affects up to 20% of the population, mostly women, and is the 2ndbiggest cause of work/school absence due to illness (the common cold is…
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 | Role of Diet in Fighting Diseases like Cancer
In the last couple of posts, we’ve been discussing the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet in treating a vast number of chronic conditions. The versatility and broad appeal of this diet can also be seen when discussing diseases like cancer and multiple sclerosis. At Ki’s Kitchen, we believe in following the general principles of this healthy…
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 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…
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