5 MATHEMATICAL MEALS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE

5 MATHEMATICAL MEALS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE

I always liked math when I was in high school, but have little application for it now.  I liked that it had rules that needed to be applied, and as long as you followed the rules you got the right answer.

But you don't need to like math for mathematical meals to make sense.  Making meals can sometimes be challenging, but by applying some simple math concepts you can have a framework to start creating meals from.  The basic concept to creating meals is to have some simple formulas or equations to follow.

COLD AND FLU SUPPORT VIA THE GUT

COLD AND FLU SUPPORT VIA THE GUT

Do you get more colds than you'd like each winter?  If you have kids, do you seem to catch every bug that they bring home with them from school?  Did you miss work last winter due to a cold or flu?

Cold and flu season can be exhausting if your immune system isn't functioning as well as it should. No one wants to get sick, and if you do end up sick then you want the recovery to be fast.

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.

COFFEE ENEMAS FOR CONSTIPATION

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.

CREATINE - A BRAIN BUILDING SUPPLEMENT

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.

THE PARKINSON'S-GUT CONNECTION

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.

THE MS-GUT CONNECTION

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.