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
www.theholisticingredient.com This recipe is a guaranteed hit – and so easy to make! It is a great protein source for breakfast, or a delicious sweet treat for afternoon tea (think after-school snack for kids). Be creative with the filling, strawberries & Co-yo yogurt is delicious, banana honey and plain yogurt, or fresh berries and coconut … 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
Ingredients Salmon fillets cut into 1 inch cubes 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 1 tablespoons white sesame seeds 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce juice from half a lemon 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic, … 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
We’ve all been told exercise is good for us. But what actually are the benefits of exercise? Weight control Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. You don’t need to set aside large chunks of time for exercise, just take the stairs instead of the elevator or park the car … Continue reading
The concept of holism recognises that you are not divided into separate parts that operate independently of one another. Basically, no one part of your body sustains life independently, but is part of an interconnected network that creates homeostasis (internal stability & consistency) through internal communication. When you are able to identify this interconnectedness, you … Continue reading