This is a guest post by Stacey Philpot from chronicallywhole.com
When I began experiencing the first symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, the hot swollen joints, the morning stiffness and inflammation, the fluid surrounding my joints, I attributed them to other preexisting conditions.
The pain felt unbearable at times. It was hard to focus on anything else. […]
Chia seeds are incredibly nutrient dense despite their small size. They’re rich in fiber, omega-3 fats and protein. They also contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Getting more in your diet is simple and to help you out, I’ve listed 16 healthy chia seed recipes below.
Just one ounce (or about 2 tablespoons) […]
This Roasted Veggie Quinoa Casserole comes from Stephanie Weaver’s newest book The Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches, and Optimal Health.
The plan provides a gradual and customizable approach to reducing inflammation and relieving migraine pain. It includes over 75 delicious recipes that suit a number of dietary needs […]
We need inflammation for many healing responses in the body. However, chronic inflammation is responsible for many damaging effects of common diseases. Eating well helps us balance the healing and harmful sides of inflammation. Since ancient times, inflammation has been described as redness, heat, swelling, and pain. We initially […]
Here’s one of my favourite recipes. I drink a cup of turmeric tea most mornings before a busy day. The ginger and turmeric kick will give you a power up.
I sometimes see a tendency to exaggerate the benefits of certain foods, including turmeric. I can tell you that turmeric is […]
Here’s a superfood you need to eat more of: watercress.
With more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach, watercress is a super vegetable. Its antioxidants reduce inflammation and pain. The sulphur glycosides help with chronic bronchitis. Watercress also improves your eyes, digestion, and bones. And yes, it’s tasty.
Pain is complex. We don’t fully understand what causes pain. We do know, however, that inflammation is a large factor and can impact every cell type and organ system. Inflammation is how our body reacts to harmful substances like bacteria, viruses, and damaged cells and is responsible for most of the damaging effects we […]
This healthy yam and lentil curry recipe is delicious and simple to make. In my household it’s aways a hit with our guests.
The benefits of this meal are two-fold. First-off it’s incredibly rich in fiber thanks to the lentils, split peas and yams. Your digestive system loves fiber, as does your microbiome. Not […]
Here’s a guide to clean foods for your next grocery shopping trip. The clean foods will taste better than the process convenience foods and they’ll reduce your grocery bill. 90% of foods in grocery stores do not provide us with balanced nutrients. We change our body chemistry every time we eat. When growing plants, the […]
