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Creatine has become one of the most popular and well-researched supplements available. Yet people taking it regularly are sometimes told by their doctor to stop because their blood tests suggest their kidneys are being damaged. This article explains why that interpretation is usually wrong, what those tests are actually measuring, and what the research really…
Could the Food You Eat Be Affecting Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms? Many of my clients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) wonder if certain foods affect their symptoms, and some observe that diet affects their joint inflammation. Food may play a role in inflammation for some people with RA — but knowing which foods are involved can be…
It’s high time for an update on my nutrition research. I’m currently 2 years into my Ph.D. and this post is a little background on how I got here, what I’m researching and where the research is at to date. A little background. While working at a CrossFit gym in 2009, I was introduced to…
Nutrition to increase your muscle is more refined than simply eating more food or randomly increasing the protein in your diet. First – here are the basic components for building muscle: Resistance exercise – you can’t build muscle without putting decent stress on the muscle Optimal nutrition Top of the list is optimal protein intake…
I use this resource frequently to get unbiased clinical research on supplements and dietary recommendations. I regularly recommend it to other health professionals and clients. Head to the Examine.com for product info and sales The Examine team is a full-time team of scientists who analyse nutrition, health and supplement research, and nothing else. They screen,…
Nutrition and Inflammation Have you ever wondered if your diet has an impact on inflammation? Inflammation shows up in our body as inflamed joints, fatigue and achy muscles, it can also be silent, inflammation we can’t feel that slowly damages blood vessels leading to cardiovascular disease. We now have evidence that what we eat has…
The cookie – an example of ultra-processed food If we take a look at the ingredients in ultra-processed food – we can see it is all made of practically the same 3 ingredients – made into multiple different foods, with different textures, flavours, and colours. So while we think we are eating a varied…
Some people seem to tolerate eating a lot of starchy carbohydrates, while others swear a low carb diet changed their life. The AMY1 gene that codes for salivary amylase might explain why. Before I knew anything about the effect of diet on my health and hunger, I did notice that an hour or 2 after…
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis report success using an AIP (auto-immune paleo protocol). There are a number of reasons why the AIP protocol is effective for auto-immune disease including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However it is important to point out that not all will respond to AIP, there are many factors that contribute to auto-immune disease…
Ten people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) share their insights into the foods that cause them flares and the foods that are safe (Please read my earlier post also – case studies where eliminating certain foods put RA into remission) For information on how to follow an auto-immune protocol: The Paleo Mom – Sarah Balantyne Phoenix…