Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that can affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks flexible (synovial) joints. RA accounts for 22% of all deaths from arthritis and other rheumatic conditions (Shurin & Smolkin, 2007) and the five-year survival rate for someone with severe RA and multiple joint involvement is around […]
Lentil Chili
I love everything about this hearty lentil chili. First and foremost, it is just so easy to make. Ten minutes of prep and then you just dump everything into the slow cooker and let it do its thing. Between all the tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, and spices – you get a really amazing meatless chili […]
Carbohydrates and Nocturnal Hypoglycemia
Nocturnal hypoglycemia is when blood sugar levels are low at night time, causing insomnia. Eating a whole grain snack or small piece of cheese 30 minutes before going to bed can help to reduce occurrences of this scenario. There are, unfortunately, hundreds of people that struggle with low-blood sugar symptoms and are unaware as to […]
Fruits, Vegetables and Cognitive Health
Regular consumption of fruit and vegetables has been considered to be associated with a reduced risk of dementia and age-associated cognitive decline. Increased intake of vegetables is associated with a lower risk of dementia and slower rates of cognitive decline in older age. The onset of age-related neurodegenerative diseases in people with declining nervous systems […]