Conventional medicine is the standard that most government guidelines and state run hospitals operate under. The system goes something like this. Check the vitals, do basic blood work, review the symptoms and diagnose a problem. The next step comes in a prescription of a medication along with a very general lifestyle guideline. Something like take […]
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Is Health Coaching the missing link in America’s Health?
Let’s face it, the United States is having a growing problem in obesity, diabetes and heart disease. We don’t have a shortage of doctors, we don’t have a shortage of personal trainers or nutritionist and we absolutely do not have a shortage of information. As a matter of fact, we are at a point where […]
Is Type 3 Diabetes Real and how to Avoid it
Five foods that are Slowing down your Weight Loss
Whenever the new year comes around, a lot of people begin to focus on their health, especially weight loss. Unfortunately, not a lot of people stay the course, but some do. For those that are staying the course, but are having trouble with weight loss, here are five foods that might be the culprit. Root […]
Canadian Doctors sign a Petition for their Government to include Low-Carb Guidelines
Over 200 doctors and allied health practitioners in Canada signed an Open Letter to their government calling for urgent, radical reform of nutrition guidelines to include low-carb diets. They say that authorities told Canadians to follow guidelines for nearly 40 years. During that time, nutrition-related diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, increased sharply. The […]
How to Avoid Gaining Weight over the Holidays
Why Malnutrition and Obesity Commonly happen at the same Time
Is it possible to be malnourished, anemic and obese at the same time? The answer is a yes according to the Global Nutrition Report. Just take a look at this article from the New York Times and this one from BBC News for all the statistical data on obesity and it’s link to malnutrition. How can obesity […]
Why you Should eat your Vegetables
If you’ve followed my blog article, you’ll notice I’m not a big fan of vegetables. They aren’t necessary for our survival, their nutrient density pales to meats & seafood and some people can’t tolerate them in abundance. With that being said, the right vegetables can add some benefits to our health. Before I go into […]