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inflammation noun in·flam·ma·tion \ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən\ From the Merriam-Webster dictionary: inflammation is "a local response to cellular...

A good friend of mine has been making chicken nuggets (tenders for you Canadian folk) for a few years now and I always thought it seemed...

"I don't need to see a chiropractor because my back doesn't hurt." I hear this all of the time. And yes, some chiropractors focus solely...

Sauces can be game changers when it comes to transitioning into a real food diet. Many people get bored with the same foods or find the...

Caulimash is a good alternative to mashed potatoes. I do love my potatoes, but for whatever reason, I can't get enough of this stuff....

Do you set goals? I set goals quite often. Now that I think about it, they are more like check lists or to do lists. Don't worry, I've...

I went to a seminar a few weekends ago as part of the pediatric diplomat course entitled Developmental Neurobiology. Although I didn't...

I've named these sausages breakfast sausages, but they can really be made at any point in time for any meal. I brought them to my...

Hey you, with the desk job. Do you have frequent headaches? Does your low back ache? Are you waking up stiff? Are your neck and shoulders...

Products we use every day may also be the most toxic things we are exposed to in our day to day living. Most of the conventional things...

For so long we thought fat was the enemy. I get it. Fat is an f-word. When we think of the word fat we think of something being big or...

There aren't many things as delicious as a freshly roasted chicken. It takes some time to cook, but it sure it scrumptious! And it's...

For one to truly be healthy, the gut has to be healthy. The foods we choose to eat tell our bodies, internally, what is going on,...

Let’s start by understanding exactly what “having arthritis” really means. The Mayo Clinic defines arthritis as “inflammation of one of...

If you don't eat any grains, you might miss things like cereal and granola. Not anymore! This Ginger Spice Grain-No-La omits the nasty stuff and is full of quality fats, proteins and flavor. Bon appetit! Ingredients 1/4 c coconut oil , melted 3 T molasses 1 T honey 1/2 c sliced almonds 1/2 c whole almonds 1/2 c pepitas/pumpkin seeds 1/2 c pecans 1 T each: cinnamon , ginger 1/2 tsp each: nutmeg , cloves , allspice, salt Optional topping: crystallized ginger Preheat oven to 350

As the weather changes, many people will fibromyalgia will notice an increase in symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic website,...

If you don't already know, I coach a few hours a week at a local gym called Undefeated CrossFit. The response I often get when I tell...

Every time you eat something you body releases digestive enzymes to break the food down so it can be properly utilized by the body. This...

I enjoy cooking. I eat two to three giant meals per day and often make time to cook each one. I'm also only cooking for myself. I know...

I rarely drink smoothies. It's only when I'm a bit dehydrated that I find myself craving one. I'm not a fan of drinking my food for a few...