The truth of the matter is there is no “one thing” that influences whether you develop an autoimmune disorder or other chronic disease. Various aspects of your environment interact with your genes to create a state of health or disease. Here are the top 7 factors that influence disease development. 1. Nutrient deficiencies Optimal health requires maximum micronutrients–that is, the vitamins,…
What comes to mind when you think of pollution? Probably not your shampoo, soap or hand lotion. But some of the chemicals found in personal care products aren’t that pretty. Researchers identified 10,500 industrial chemicals used as cosmetic ingredients, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxics, endocrine disruptors, plasticizers, degreasers and surfactants. I found this shocking. Did you know that loopholes in Canada’s cosmetic ingredient…
We all encounter stress on a daily basis, you can do simple things to reduce your stress, here are a few things I do. 1) Eat foods that give your body vital Nutrients. Try asparagus (high in folate), avocado (rich in glutathione), berries (good sources of vitamin C), and cashews (good source of zinc). 2) Take a few minutes to…
Walking regularly can help reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol, both of which contribute to heart disease. According to the long-term Nurses’ Health Study, which follows the habits and health of 72,000 female nurses, three hours of brisk walking each week (that’s just 30 minutes per day) can lower a woman’s risk of heart disease by 30% to 40%.…
A lot of people are making resolution’s to lose weight, which is great. One thing to do is add exercise in your daily life, its not just for losing weight. If you exercise and keep your diet the same, you may gain some muscle, improve endurance, and be healthier overall, but you won’t shed many pounds. But exercise is critical, but not for the…
A New Year Want to eat better? Wonderful. Carrying a little post-holiday heft? Think a fad diet will be the solution? Think again. Most of these diets don’t work. The few that are any good tend to be impractical for many to apply or follow for very long. This time of year is ripe for contradictory information, false promises,…
I have been on every diet out there. You know what I discovered its a lifestyle change One-third of the population is on a diet and one-third of the population is trying to maintain their weight at any one time. North Americans are spending over thirty billion dollars each and every year on diets. So why is the waistline…