The alarming percentage of overweight and obese teenagers has prompted nations around the world to take a serious look at what we eat and the impact it has on our lives. Dieting is not recommended for most teenagers as young people need…Read More »
Have you ever heard of teff flour? Neither did I until I started experimenting with gluten-free flours to use on the candida diet. Teff grass, botanical name Eragrostis tef, is an ancient grain that can thrive in a variety of extreme weather…Read More »
Since it rained for most of the weekend, I spent my time reading a book I just picked up. Thrive: The vegan nutrition guide to optimal performance in sport and in life by Brendan Brazier (creator of the Thrive Diet). Even if…Read More »
The internet is growing and business is booming. As the baby boomer population ages, they are also looking for more information about health, wellness, fitness and how to improve all three. In every economic period, this age group also has more disposable…Read More »
Hello, everyone Are you like me confused by the amount of information we’ve received lately about the amount of salt in our food and how it can affect our health? We are told that too much salt causes health problems, but on…Read More »
Vegan Chili Mac! A easy midweek dinner for what turned out to be the shortest and longest yr ever. To say I like to cook dinner can be an understatement, however even I wrestle to search out the power to cook dinner…Read More »
When we think of our digestive organs, the first things that come to mind are the stomach, large intestine or liver. When patients are asked to show where the pancreas is located, I usually get a vague answer. Often they point to…Read More »
Hemorrhoids, or piles as they are commonly known, are the inflamed and swollen veins around the anus or the lower part of the rectum. Hemorrhoids may result from inordinate straining to pass out stool. Pregnancy, constipation or diarrhea, anal intercourse, and aging…Read More »
As a beacon of regulation and guardians of public health, the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) stands as the vanguard of excellence in the field of allied health professions. Our mission, deeply rooted in safeguarding the well-being of the Ghanaian populace, has…Read More »
aloe vera is a perennial herb grown worldwide primarily for its medicinal and agricultural benefits. The aloe gel is obtained from the fleshy leaves of the plants. This plant has been extensively studied for its therapeutic uses, some of which are detailed below.…Read More »