Chronic inflammation or swelling can cause persistent or recurrent joint pain. Red meat has been singled out by the media and mainstream dietary sources (national food guides and arthritis societies) as a food to limit or avoid. This is the second article in a series on red meat where we will focus on whether red meat really causes joint and inflammation or not. Direct studies on red meat and inflammation There are two controlled trial studies showing eating red meat does not increase … [Read more...]
Foods that Cause Inflammation: 3 Food Toxins You Should Avoid
In today's fast-paced world, many of us overlook the powerful connection between what we eat and the way our bodies respond to it. As a chiropractor, I've seen how diet plays a pivotal role in managing inflammation – a silent menace to our health. In this post, we'll delve into three common food toxins you should steer clear of, understanding their role as foods that cause inflammation and the steps to mitigate their impact. Our healthier ancestors didn't eat foods that cause … [Read more...]
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
There are many benefits of intermittent fasting such as weight loss, increased energy, and decreased pain. If you feel like you’re running a little slow like your computer does once in awhile, sometimes it’s necessary to hit your reset button. Intermittent fasting can be a great way to reset yourself to regain your strength, focus, energy, and decrease pain levels. Read on to determine if you’re a good candidate to do it. What is intermittent fasting? Our ancestors of over 10,000 years … [Read more...]