We have long been hearing how chronic stress, poor sleep, unhealthy diet and lifestyle can impact chronic disease. If traced upstream, a majority of chronic conditons and their symptoms have been linked to imbalances in the body on a cellular level. Terms such as inflammation and insulin resistance are becoming increasingly popular. Although these terms have been understood for a long time by science, they are gaining more attention. In the world of nutrition and scientific research, ‘oxidative stress’ has been well studied, yet not discussed enough (mainstream) when it comes to health.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Through lifestyle changes and medications, metabolic syndrome may be able to be reversed, reducing your risk of…

Like most diets, some myths can ruin the experience of the diet and cause people not to get the most benefits from it. Let’s look at a few of these myths, but let’s also remember that your doctor or a nutritionist is the best source of information regarding your diet, based on your health concerns.

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. It does not say anything about which foods to eat, but rather when you should eat them. There are several different intermittent fasting methods, all of which split the day or week into eating periods and fasting periods.