This is a well known saying. But how many of us live by this – especially when it comes to the foods we consume? How many of us have a regimented Meatloaf Monday, Pork Chop Tuesday…? There are around 50 essential vitamins, amino acids, minerals and essential fatty acids that the human body needs but … Continue reading
Stress is an expected human response to challenging or dangerous situations – our flight or fight response. A small amount of stress occurring every now and then can actually be helpful. It can lead to increased alertness and productivity. The opposite is true too – lack of stress can lead to lack of motivation and … Continue reading
Chronic disease development is often slow and silent and then BAM! all of a sudden you’re obese with pre-diabetes and have cardiovascular problems – hence the title “creepy chronic disease”. No one likes to be snuck up on like that do they? It may take decades but if we don’t look after ourselves it will … Continue reading
What’s the Big Deal About Detoxification? Every day through diet and environmental factors, we are exposed to an alarming number of substances which can be toxic to our bodies. Chemicals contained in skin care products, clothing, fabrics, paints and food are all absorbed into our bodies and can affect the function of our body … Continue reading
Metabolic syndrome is not a disease in itself, but a collection of risk factors that often occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. A person is diagnosed as having metabolic syndrome when they have any three or more: central (abdominal) obesity – excess fat in and around the stomach (abdomen) raised … Continue reading
Memory loss, old age, forgetfulness, Alzheimer’s disease – these are often the things we think of when ‘dementia’ is mentioned. But there’s more to it than that… Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an umbrella term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe … Continue reading
Autoimmune diseases are a broad range of related diseases in which a person’s immune system produces an inappropriate response against its own cells, tissues and/or organs, resulting in inflammation and damage. There are over 80 different autoimmune diseases, ranging from common to very rare diseases. Conditions known as Autoimmune Diseases include (and are not limited … Continue reading
What does gut health and serotonin production have in common? Lots! Gut health is of paramount importance. Everything we do in life depends upon our digestive system’s ability to derive nutrition from what we consume. More and more research is showing that the health of the gut is what influences dozens of diseases including those … Continue reading
Spirituality plays an important role that is often overlooked in one’s healing process. We are body, mind, and spirit. Health necessarily involves all of these components and any program intended to improve health must address all of them. While body and mind health often the most reported and understood, it’s our spiritual health that can … Continue reading
It is a fundamental tenant of Chiropractic, Osteopathy and all “Traditional” healthcare modalities that people need to maintain their health rather than manage disease once it has a grip. The World Health Organization definition of health is: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease … Continue reading