Are you bewildered why you continue to suffer despite having tried everything?   Flashback to a few years ago, when I was suffering from chronic pain 24/7, had horrendous gut issues and zero energy day after day, I was frustrated and angry. I didn’t want to wake up with pain. I didn’t want … Continue reading Tried Everything and still Not Feeling Any Better?

  Fess up! You are not as regular as you’d like to be….right? I mean if you are not ‘going’ every day, then you are constipated. Period. The end.   Oops, not really- cause that’s exactly why you should begin reading this blog.   A healthy digestive system is essential for a healthy body, coz … Continue reading A Constipated Person’s Guide to Keeping your Bowels Healthy (Regular)

  Spring is the perfect time to detox. And you may have already heard many of your family, friends or colleagues talking about going on a detox soon. Have you every wondered if you need to go on a detox? If so, then let’s start with understanding some basics of detox.   What is a … Continue reading Detox with REAL FOODS, Not Pills & Powders

  Growing up as a vegetarian, lentils (or dal we call it in India) was my main source of protein. I love dals of all sorts. So today I am sharing with you one of my favorite dal recipe as it incorporates another favorite superfood of mine- fenugreek leaves! Fenugreek (referred to as Methi in India) is an … Continue reading Methi (Fenugreek) Dal

  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

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

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