We often hear the expression that “we are what we eat”, but I beg to differ. We are really “what we digest”. This is the reason that “diets” often fail. Everyone is different and digests their food differently. Digestive issues are very common. This is because digestion is a huge job for our bodies. We have
Food poisoning is usually caused by different bacteria found in food, water, and crops. There are many different bacteria unfortunately, that can be lurking in something that you bring home or eat at a restaurant. Let’s take a look at the most common forms of bacteria, which are Salmonella. Listeria, and Campylobacter. Salmonella is found
Although a sensitive topic, bad breath should not be ignored and looked at as bad, or not important. It is necessary to deal with, as it not only affects the person with the symptoms, but also those around them. There is nothing worse than having people either step back, or sadly, away all together because
It’s only appropriate that on St. Patrick’s Day, there is no better time for a few gentle reminders concerning the detrimental effects of drinking too much alcohol. We tend to forget that these liquids can have such an impact on our health, exercise performance, and weight management. Let’s take a look at some of these
“Vitamin C has been considered one of the most important essential nutrients in our diet since the discovery in 1907 that it prevents scurvy. In addition, Vitamin C aids in the synthesis of wound healing, metabolism of iron , lipids, cholesterol, and others.” says Dr. C. Y. Lee of Cornell. A diet high in Vitamin C
It’s not uncommon to hear people complain about feeling cold and tired. It is important to listen to your body and try to identify if there are certain times of the day you feel tired, or if it’s constant regardless of time of year or schedule. When we feel sluggish and chilled, this is often
Candida Diet Not Working For You? Try the Naturopathy Way All people have yeast (candida) or fungus in their bodies. Over thirty different strains of fungus can be found in most people. The yeast type fungus is mostly located in the mouth to aid sugar and starch digestion. Those people with overgrowths of a fungus
5 Worst Things to Avoid Post Workout: There is no question that you want to get the most out of your workouts, avoid injury and feel great, but there are certain rules that apply to your post workout habits. It is clear to me that most exercise enthusiasts do not realize the importance of this time
12 Top Tips for a Flatter Stomach: Although we would all like to believe that there is a magic pill or a quick fix that can lead us to flat belly results, we know that this does not exist. Here are my Top 12 Tips: 1. Eat smaller meals more frequently then sticking with the
Why is Healthy Eating Important? If I conducted a survey asking hundreds of people their opinion on what constitutes healthy eating, I would get many different answers. Some people think that just because they do not eat out at fast food restaurants, they are on the right track. Others feel that good old home cooking is the
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