Have you heard of ultra-processed foods (UPF's)? Real-world data suggest that more than half of daily energy intake is coming from processed and ultra-processed foods in most western countries (Elfadil et al, 2021). This high consumption of processed foods is of concern, given laboratory and epidemiological studies' findings that prove overwhelming harms of processed foods [...]
Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a challenging situation for both patients and doctors. Many adults have experienced one or more episodes of musculoskeletal pain at some time of their lives. Of those with MSP, about 39-45% have long-lasting problems that require health care consultation. Musculoskeletal pain can negatively affect quality of life and impose significant socioeconomic [...]
Inflammation is a bodily response to damage of cells and tissues. It is designed to protect us from bacteria, viruses and infections by eliminating pathogens, promoting cellular repair and restoring homeostatic conditions. However, a prolonged inflammatory state through chronic low-grade inflammation has negative effects, including irreparable damage to tissues and organs, and increased risk of [...]
In this video Dr. Dean Smith discusses a natural approach to pain relief with emphasis on lifestyle. This a broad overview of how nutrition, exercise, sleep, smoking, stress, chiropractic and other factors can influence our pain. Below are some practical resources to help you implement some of the pain relieving strategies discussed in the video: [...]
Migraine is a common and disabling condition characterized by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, head pain on one side, and attacks that are of moderate to severe pain. These migraines are diagnosed when an individual has experienced at least five of these attacks in his or her lifetime. Episodic migraine is characterized by [...]
No more Type 2 diabetes. Learn how with Dr. Sarah Hallberg. Can a person be "cured" of Type 2 Diabetes? Dr. Sarah Hallberg provides compelling evidence that it can, and the solution is simpler than you might think. "Stop using medicine to treat food". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da1vvigy5tQ Recently, there has been an increase in the research [...]
A study published a few days ago in the Lancet found that high carbohydrate intake was associated with higher risk of total mortality, fats including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids were associated with lower risk of total mortality and stroke. The authors note that current guidelines recommend a low fat diet (<30% of energy) and [...]
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Diet comprises a mixture of food compounds that have a significant influence on human health. Accumulating population based studies have indicated that consuming fruits is inversely related to the risk of CVDs. Important experimental studies have supported the protective role of fruits against CVDs, and [...]
We see in practice every day that lifestyle is related to pain - and fortunately this means that there is much that can be done to reduce pain without drugs or surgery. The latest findings on the role of nutrition and nutraceuticals, microbiome, obesity, soy, omega-3 fatty acids, and curcumin supplementation as key elements in modulating [...]
While prescription drugs have their value, we should not overlook the well-documented, non-toxic and inexpensive healing properties of food. As an individual we consume food several times a day without a complete understanding of the scope of its qualities. As part of a daily diet, food plays a significant role in helping our bodies function at their [...]
