Nutritionists and dietitians both provide nutrition advice to clients. Dietitians are, in fact, a type of nutritionist. Becoming a nutritionist doesn't require special accreditation or qualifications. Many people, such as fitness professionals, simply take a course in nutrition to help them with their jobs. Dietitians, on the other hand, face stricter criteria. They are accredited and recognized … [Read more...]

Almost every pepper you'll come across is home to a surprising amount of antioxidants and vitamin C. Introducing them into your diet on a routine basis can provide you with several health benefits. Humans have been growing peppers for up to 7,000 years, and they are said to be one of the oldest crops we've harvested. If you aren't keen on the spicy nature of peppers, you're not completely out of … [Read more...]

Oil pulling was first developed in India approximately 3,500 years ago. Many experts such as Vedic healers claim that what happens in our mouth is an indicator as to what's happening in the rest of our body. That is, if a problem arises orally, there is likely something else going on internally. Although oil pulling is not recognized by modern physicians, attempting it and seeing if it brings any … [Read more...]

The general basis of the CHIP approach is to promote a lifestyle where participants take in minimal animal products, and maximum plant-based food options. It is ran primarily from volunteers sourced by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, but this shouldn't deter secular individuals from looking into the successful program. It has been shown that the program's principals have the ability to result in … [Read more...]

Many patients and physicians have the ability to assist themselves and others in leading a healthier lifestyle, they just don't quite know where to start. The CHIP project is a local program that is completely run by volunteers with a goal of educating others about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. The program has been shown to not only have a dramatic impact on participant's … [Read more...]

Although health and fitness often go hand and hand with reduced body fat and clothes that fit our figures better, these shouldn't be the only goals. The mental benefits that healthy eating and regular exercise can invoke should be equally celebrated. If you're unsure of where to start, the SMART method may serve as a great drawing board. This refers to the SMART goals approach which consists of … [Read more...]

Many of our routine food choices have the ability to either help or harm our health indicators such as our blood pressure readings. Those who are experiencing hypertension may want to avoid foods that are high in nitrate additives such as animal products. By the same token, some nitrates can actually help reduce blood pressure. These particular nitrates are often found in vegetables. Increasing … [Read more...]

A man named Dr. Gabor Maté had experienced trauma throughout his childhood, and he now uses his experience and the skills he's attained along the way as a path to help others. When we are met with trauma in our younger years, it does not just cause a rift between us and the perpetrator(s), but also with how we view the world around us. Learning how to navigate the world with a more centered belief … [Read more...]

Over the years, mainstream sources of health data have pointed patients looking to prevent or maintain type 2 diabetes into a carbohydrate-free world. Surprisingly, recent data has emerged that shows us this may not be the most effective approach. Our bodies have been shown to process different carbohydrates in different ways, and many of them prove to play a vital role in an overall healthy diet. … [Read more...]