AVERTING DIVERTICULITIS

AVERTING DIVERTICULITIS

By the time someone comes to see me, they have often been through a multitude of medical tests with their medical doctor, and often have a good indication of possible disease states, or in some cases lack of identifiable disease.  Since I focus on gut health, often the types of assessments that have been done include colonoscopies, and increasingly people are telling me they have some diverticula, but so far have not developed diverticulitis.  Trust me, you don't want diverticulitis. Here’s how to avoid it.

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COFFEE ENEMAS FOR CONSTIPATION

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COFFEE ENEMAS FOR CONSTIPATION

Do you have to add bran, flax seed, psyllium or take a supplement to help you poop? Do you have to strain to initiate a bowel movement? Do you have less than one bowel movement a day? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are amongst the many people who suffer from constipation. Many people don't think too much about their regularity unless it gets to the stage where it becomes uncomfortable to pass stool or unless hemorrhoids develop from straining. Coffee enemas can help.

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CREATINE - A BRAIN BUILDING SUPPLEMENT

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CREATINE - A BRAIN BUILDING SUPPLEMENT

Did you know that creatine can help your brain? Creatine is best known as a body building supplement, but taking this amino acid can also have huge implications for brain health.  Creatine is used in the body for energy production, and the highest concentrations are found in muscles and the brain.

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THE PARKINSON'S-GUT CONNECTION

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THE PARKINSON'S-GUT CONNECTION

I watched my grandfather suffer from Parkinson’s disease.  It was difficult to watch.  Before he died, my grandfather was a shell of his previous self.  The man everyone knew and loved had disappeared long before death took him.  His last years were spent in a wheel chair, and he was completely dependent on caregivers to feed, bathe and dress him. If only I knew then, what I know now about the Parkinson’s-gut connection.

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THE MS-GUT CONNECTION

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THE MS-GUT CONNECTION

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is debilitating.  The symptoms look like you’ve taken multiple diseases and thrown them all together into one awful mix.  Common symptoms include pain, pins and needles, and muscle cramping in any part of the body.  The pain can be constant and intense.  Frequently bowel and bladder problems exist, which are problematic and can lead to embarrassing situations.  Muscle weakness can cause breathing problems and extreme fatigue. Gut-health is an underlying factor in the development of the condition.

MACA DRINK RECIPES

MACA DRINK RECIPES

Maca is a root vegetable that is cultivated in Peru, where it grows at high altitudes in the Andes.  I can be yellow, red or black in colour and has a slightly sweet flavor.  Maca is considered to be a Superfood because of its high nutritional profile.  It is high in fiber, protein and minerals.  It is best known for its ability to balance hormones, which makes it a great choice for PMS or fertility problems in women, and for increasing sperm production in men.  It can also help balance blood sugars, and help the body cope with stress.

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WHEN FRESH IS NOT BEST

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WHEN FRESH IS NOT BEST

With regular frequency I am asked the question "is it okay to use frozen?"  This question comes up when I am sitting with a client and we are coming up with meal ideas that the client likes and that include the recommendations I have made.  When that question gets asked, the look on the person's face is usually a mixture of guilt and hope.  Guilt, because that person is using frozen already, and hope because they desperately want me to answer "yes" for convenience sake.  I always answer with a resounding YES!  Fresh isn't always best.

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SIBO - A MASKED VILLAIN

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SIBO - A MASKED VILLAIN

Comic book villains are the evil characters that negatively influence other characters in a story, and cause havoc to society.  I love watching the Marvel movies with my kids, and my 14 year old daughter is always attracted to the bad guys.  She loves Loki in the Thor movies, and we have just finished watching Daredevil (Season 1) and she liked the character Fisk who plays the protagonist.  It's her attraction to the duality of these characters that has made me pay more attention to the villains.  In your gut story, SIBO could be that evil villain.

ARE THERE HEALTH BENEFITS TO COMPUTER USE?

ARE THERE HEALTH BENEFITS TO COMPUTER USE?

Do you perceive computer use to be beneficial to your health or harmful?  I find computer use to be very stressful, but I will admit to being technologically challenged! While I value having email communication and being able to access research easily, I get pretty frustrated with social media and updating my website (which it’s currently in dire need of).  There are many recognized health risks associated with computer use, but I wanted to find out specifically if there is an association with computer use and stress (do other people feel the same way I do?) and is it possible that there are health benefits.

 

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