Everyone is going gaga over taking probiotic pills these days. From Dr. Oz to your neighbor next door, you most likely would have heard many rave about probiotics. Today let’s look at ‘Natural’ probiotic foods. I’m talking about ‘Fermented foods’. Most likely, your grandma and her grandma were making these for the family, long … Continue reading Benefits of Fermented Foods
Beating Constipation Naturally
Constipation. We all suffer from it at one point or another, no big deal. However, recurrent bouts of constipation need attention. Do you know that 1 in 4 Canadians has symptoms of constipation? You are constipated, if you meet at least 2 of the following criteria: • Fewer than 3 bowel movements / week • … Continue reading Beating Constipation Naturally
The Trick to Reduce Bloating and Indigestion
Are you always busy? Do you act as if we the world was under a siege and you have to prepare for battle every day? Well you are not alone. I feel that way quite often We all seem to be thriving on an auto-pilot mode. We barely have the time to stop and think about … Continue reading The Trick to Reduce Bloating and Indigestion
Read This Before You Detox This Spring
Me: “Hey Jane, coming for lunch? I’m starving!” Jane: “No you go ahead, I’m doing this 14 day detox (sigh)”, and it’s just my 3rd day.” Me: “What?! Tell me all about it. I’ve been thinking of doing one for so long, and I hear spring is the best time to do it. What are … Continue reading Read This Before You Detox This Spring
How Suffering from IBS Changed My Career Path
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder, with a problem in the motility (movement of food) through the intestines; which is either too fast or too slow or fluctuating between the two. This may cause diarrhea or constipation or a combination of the two. With more than 5 million Canadians suffering from IBS … Continue reading How Suffering from IBS Changed My Career Path