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Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, and Diet

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Can changing your diet ease rheumatoid arthritis pain? Credit to LESLIE BECK , The Globe and Mail, Sep. 10 2012 . The question: I have rheumatoid arthritis. Should I avoid certain foods? And can certain foods reduce my symptoms? The answer: Yes, certain types of diets, foods and supplements may help ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis as well as the side of effects of certain medications used to treat the autoimmune disease. The diet and nutrition strategies I am about to describe, however, should not be considered a replacement for any medication you might be taking. You might have heard that people with arthritis should avoid nightshade vegetables such as bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes. These foods were once thought to aggravate joint pain. However, not one study has proven this connection and it’s no longer believed to be true. Studies have found, however, that adopting a Mediterranean-style diet – one that’s rich in fruits, vegetables,

Tic Bites, Allergies, Anaphalaxis, Lyme's Disease

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Here is an interesting article from Discover Magazine on tick bites and bizarre allergies. It’s not that ticks bites and allergies are chiropractic issues per se, however, I see lot’s of patients who have issues that befuddle even the best intentioned MD. And often, such people will ask me for my insight and direction. And, considering that ticks are now being found in the south Georgian Bay region – including Dear Ticks … the beasties known to transmit Lyme’s Disease … which has been positively identified in a number of local patients – this article may be timely. (A weak tic-toc pun).  Also... for those interested in keeping up with emerging developments in an eclectic range of science topics, I highly recommend the very readable and enjoyable science magazine, Discover.   Best regards, Dr. Wayne Coghlan How a Tick Bite Made Me Allergic to Meat A disastrous allergic reaction sends the author looking for immunological answers. by Helen Chappell.  Published online Aug

Plant and Rake Without The Ache: Chiropractor Collingwood

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    Plant & Rake, Without the Ache (PPT)             Plant & Rake, Without the Ache (PPT)   

Collingwood "Plant and Rake Without the Ache"

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      Plant & Rake, Without the Ache (PPT)      

Diet: Is a Calory Just a Calory?

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=when-dieting-not-all-calo When Dieting, Not All Calories Are Created Equal A low-glycemic-index diet is better than a low-fat or Atkins diet in terms of improving metabolism and reducing the risk of various chronic diseases A calorie is a calorie, goes the popular mantra. But now doctors and dieticians might have to eat those words. Researchers have found that not all calories are created equal and that the types of calories you eat, particularly after losing weight, can have a profound effect on how efficiently your body burns calories and keeps off unwanted pounds. The ideal diet that promotes a fast metabolism — that is, your body's ability to quickly burn off calories — as well as promotes long-term health in terms of disease-free organs appears to be (surprise!) fresh vegetables and whole grains or any foods that reduce the surge of blood sugar after a meal. These foods are said to have a low glycemic inde

There was a crooked man, who walked a crooked mile.... then his wife took him to see a chiropractor.. and he felt much better after that...

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 There was a crooked man, who walked a crooked mile....  then his wife took him to see a chiropractor.. and he felt much better after that...

Nutritional Counselling - Weight loss ... It's not that complex!

Nutritional Counselling - Weight loss ... It's not that complex! http://www.theglobeandmail. com/life/health-and-fitness/ health/to-beat-obesity-the- answer-flows-free-from-the- tap/article4250327/ To beat obesity, the answer flows free from the tap, ANDRÉ PICAR,The Globe and Mail,Last updated Tuesday, Jun. 12 2012, 8:59 AM EDT The human body is a pretty complex machine but it has simple fuel needs: Enough calories to replace those we burn, enough water to replenish what we expel (principally through sweat and urine) and some basic micronutrients that we will invariably consume if we eat a variety of foods. So, for time immemorial, we have harvested fruits, vegetables and grains and hunted or raised livestock for meat. For drink there was water, precious water, and, in some parts of the world, milk. But, damn, we like to complicate things. Consider what we drink. Instead of water, pure and simple, we have an endless variety of drink, many bolstered wi

Aching Back No More - Straw Bale Gardening!

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In this post, I’ll discuss two things I enjoy very much: helping you become and stay healthier through chiropractic, and gardening. More specifically, let me introduce you to STRAW BALE GARDENING.   Who should plant a Straw Bale Garden?   Can't do heavy lifting?   If you are less capable or less interested in doing the heavy work of traditional gardening, such as tilling the soil, constant weeding, unending insect battles and persistent disease spraying, Straw Bale Gardening virtually eliminates these challenges. Can't bend over?   If you have a physical limitation or handicap that restricts you from getting down on the ground, you will appreciate the easier access to the higher surface of a straw bale, which eliminates the bending to plant and harvest.  Poor soil or limited space?   If your have a low soil quality, or if you have limited space that you can devote to a garden, you will love Straw Bale Gardening with its low cost, flexibility in garden pla

Short leg syndrome

Standing straight when one leg is shorter is the equivalent of standing sideways on a hill. The person cannot help but lean to the shorter side. The spine may compensate by tilting the upper body in the opposite direction. This produces a "scoliosis" or sideways deviation of the spine. It also concentrates gravitational and kinetic stress on the area where the spine transitions to the sacrum and pelvis... the lumbo-sacral junction....  NOT GOOD. Often a person will try to compensate for a short leg by perching on short leg, usually with the longer leg bent at the knee and turned out...effectively shortening the long leg. NOT GOOD. Rather than balancing the pelvis, fatigue and strain usually causes the pelvis to over compensate. In either case, the distortion of the spine unevenly loads the joints and muscles, and promotes faster wear and tear, and injury. If you, or someone you care about, is persistently perching on one leg, or complaining of back pain, this need

10 Dieting Tips

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Permanent Address: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=10-tips-nutrition-claims 10 Tips for Deciphering Diet and Nutrition Claims [Excerpt] A new book by Robert J. Davis explains away some of the confusion around conventional diet wisdom and wild health claims By Robert J. Davis  | Friday, December 30, 2011 | 2   The Best Diet?: It might be no "diet" at all. Epidemiologist and journalist Robert J. Davis explores the science behind nutritional claims to offer up 10 easy rules for a healthful diet in his new book, Coffee Is Good for You . Image: Perigee/Penguin/Isabella Fasciano Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the new book Coffee Is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth About Diet and Nut