5 EASY SUGAR SWAPS TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION

Melissa had always been a self-confessed sweets fiend. Gummy bears were her stress relief, and weekend mornings weren't complete without a stack of fluffy pancakes dripping in maple syrup. I got to know Melissa when we met after that familiar ache in her knees had become a constant companion. Stairs were a struggle and forget those long walks she used to love. The doctor ran tests, and prescribed medication, but nothing seemed to make a lasting difference. What Melissa didn’t realize then, was there was a direct connection between her aches and pains and the sugary foods she was eating. Here are 5 easy sugar swaps to reduce inflammation! Read More

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The family "curse"...

A short while ago, I was having a conversation with Sarah.  She was telling me how frustrating it was to be in a family that is "cursed." “Wait, what?”  I said, “you have a family curse?” She laughed, she explained that was the term they jokingly used to talk about arthritis.  It seemed EVERYONE in her family suffered from some sort of joint pain whether in their hands, feet, back, etc.  She laughed, but I could tell she was only half joking and truly believed that achy joints were an inevitable part of future. So, I suggested to her instead of viewing it as a “curse,” she try to recognize it as an opportunity to rewrite the script for future generations. Read More

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7 Foods to Help with Arthritis Pain and Inflammation

Have you ever noticed that some days your body feels achier than others?  One day your hand (or big toe, hip, back - the joint that bothers you the most) feels just fine and the next day it’s bothering you again? There can be many reasons for this.  For instance, a recent injury or overdoing the joint the day before.  Some claim they can even predict the changing weather based on how their big toe feels. (By the way, studies have been done to analyze why this may be true!) But another reason for increased joint pain might be what you ate the day before. Let me explain why. Read More

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Zonulin, the “Doorway” to Leaky Gut and Inflammation

Chances are you haven’t heard of Zonulin.     But this protein, discovered about 20 years ago by Dr. Alessio Fasano, has changed our understanding of how toxic substances are able to enter the body.  These substances cause chronic inflammation which can eventually lead to a wide range of health conditions from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disease. But they are also the root cause of many digestive conditions such bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, skin rashes, joint pain, and food cravings!  Read More

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