The Health Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

fresh berries

Cancer won’t be cured today, and the spread of COVID promises to continue, but in a world where illness can make us seem powerless, there is a medical issue you can cure today, with a few easy, natural steps. Inflammation is our body’s way of healing and defending itself, and we have all experienced it at one time or another. "People think inflammation needs to be stomped out at all times,” says Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a medical editor from Harvard Health Publishing and an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School “But it plays an essential role in healing and injury repair to keep your body safe and healthy. Some inflammation is good. Too much is often bad. The goal is to recognize when inflammation is simply doing its job, and when it can potentially cause problems." … [Read more...]

Helping Your Child Create and Maintain a Balanced Diet

Parenting can come with a lot of challenges. Among those problems is keeping your child's diet in check. Making sure your child has a good diet on their hands can help prevent numerous issues. One of those issues is obesity, which can cause future weight problems. According to the CDC, the number of children with obesity has significantly grown over the last 20 years. Children and teens who are obese are subject to bullying and mocking, but also face potential health risks. These health risks include diabetes, asthma, and bone and joint problems. Your child may also experience dental problems. If you constantly give your child sugars and sweets, there's a high chance they will develop cavities. Cavities are known to develop when a child intakes a lot of candy, desserts, or … [Read more...]

Paleo Cleanse- 30 Day Detox

  The holiday season is probably the worst time to take on the challenge of going paleo.  I fully admit, it adds an extra layer of difficulty.  January 1st or let's just face it, the 2nd is more realistic.  Am I right? Except that when I got the book Paleo Cleanse by Camilla Carboni and Melissa Van Dover it was after stuffing my face full of Halloween candy and with the thought of Thanksgiving coming up I just knew I needed to refine my eating habits to get back on track.  This seemed ideal. … [Read more...]