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As we emerge out of our cocoon of “sheltering in place” and slowly incorporate some aspects of daily living, why not use this as an opportunity to create your new normal? A healthier, more robust and resilient you. We have an opportunity here to make some changes that could result in a significant health boost. And it can start by revisiting our relationship to what we eat… It’s time to get rid of the sugar.
Lets face it. During this time of pandemic and social unrest, nearly everyone’s daily routines have been thrown a curve ball. Potentially, every aspect of our lifestyle habits has been challenged In some way. We’re feeling the results in lack of energy and low mood. Wanting things to get back to “normal” may be of little help, instead, this may be the best time to create “your new normal”.
There is plenty of proof that although osteoarthritis is common, it is definitively not normal! Today’s research has clearly established that osteoarthritis (OA), sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease (DJD), needs to be categorized as a disease of the cartilage not a normal part of the aging process. If we all thought of it as an actual disease, we might think differently as to how to treat it.
Okay, you’ve done your research and have decided that it really would be a good idea to add a fish oil supplement to your daily health routine. Armed with the knowledge of how important the fish oils can be to support your brain & heart health, lower systemic inflammation and a myriad of other benefits, you walk into your local health food store and are assaulted by the choices and options….
I frequently hear from many of my clients that “I tried the elimination diet and it didn’t help me at all…” or “I’m still confused about what foods might be bothering me even after 3 months on the elimination diet.” And while there are some situations where identifying food reactions may not be part of the solution, I frequently find that the elimination diet, when done correctly can reveal a lot of useful information.
Known food reactions of all kinds affect at least 5-10% of the population. I suspect that the actually number is much higher for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the lack of clarity about the meaning of the terms to describe the different types of food reactions. In this blog I’d like to clear up the confusion around the meaning of these different terms.
No matter what food plan you tend to follow, there are some basic steps to help support the body’s innate wisdom as it relates to the digestive process. By incorporating these steps into your daily routine with every meal you will enhance your digestion and elimination at every level.
By now, it’s pretty common knowledge that the quantity and quality of sleep is a critical ingredient in one’s recipe for health. What isn’t so commonly understood is that there are some basic steps that we can all take to support a good night’s sleep. While some people may need to address additional issues like hormonal or nervous system imbalances, everybody can benefit from following good sleep hygiene practices.
