Turmeric is a rhizome that grows under the ground like ginger. It has a rich, bright orange color and is used in many foods. Originally used in Southeast Asia, it’s a vital component for traditional curries. You can find dried powdered turmeric in the spice aisle of just about any grocery store. Sometimes they carry [...]
Inflammation is a problem, and it's the cause of most chronic health problems. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health; this is especially true when it's chronic (i.e. lasts a long time). Inflammation has been linked to thyroid problems, [...]
What is Inflammation? When you immune system recognizes a foreign invader (bacteria, virus, toxin, allergen, etc.), it will initiate an immune response. An immune response consists of an army of cells that will attack and remove the foreign invader, which is a natural and necessary response in order for survival. The immune system response [...]
You may have heard of the "paleo" diet. It was the world's most popular diet in 2013. But what is it? Is it a fad? Is it right for you? Scientist and "Paleo Mom" Sarah Ballentyne, Ph.D. defines it as: “The Paleo diet is a nutrient-dense whole foods diet based on eating a variety of [...]
Do you have a favorite food that you HAVE to have or can’t stop eating? Do you feel tired, bloated, and drained ALL the time? These may be signs of a food addiction or food intolerance. And if you’re thinking, “Okay, so what’s the big deal,” then you should know it takes only ONE food [...]
There is so much advice out there about what to eat and what not to eat that it leaves many to be confused and not sure what to do about diet and weight loss. For years, we have heard that the best way to lose weight was to cut out fats from our diet. [...]
There are many supplements that you could take that help to reduce inflammation. I have chosen three to discuss in this article. Most chronic diseases are rooted in high levels of inflammation. If we were to pay more attention to reducing inflammation in our bodies, we we see the rate of chronic disease decrease [...]
