Chronic inflammation – Present in most health problems

A chronic low-level inflammatory response occurs if an infection / injury continues, such that the problem is NOT resolved within a few days

Inflammation – Can’t live with it, Can’t live without it!

Inflammatory action is needed to repair damaged tissue from trauma , stress, diet, toxins or microbes and remove initiating “offenders”. If the culprit persists, inflammation is prolonged, and tissue damage continues . . .

Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Shoulder anatomy Shoulder.  A ball-and-socket joint made up of three bones: The humerus (upper arm bone) The scapula (shoulder blade) The clavicle (collarbone) Muscles and tendons.  Form a covering around the head of the humerus and attach it to the shoulder blade, allowing the range of motion in your arm. Rotator… Continue reading Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Borage, blackcurrant or evening primrose oils for omega-6 DGLA

Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) is the only anti-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid

Canola oil – mostly refined and genetically modified

Canola oil contains health beneficial erucic acid but unfortunately most is genetically modified

Butter – delicious and nutritious fat

Butter has some pretty impelling qualities for inclusion in our diet

Avocado oil – great choice for a frying oil

High smoke point of avocado oil makes it a good choice for high-heat cooking

Animal fat – To eat or not to eat?

Cut the covering fat off ALL meat because it contains any toxins the animal has eaten

Best, most stable fats / oils to use for frying

Some cooking fats / oils produce toxic by-products if used with high-heat

Why are we so sick?

The bottom line in any ill health is that your cells are not producing enough energy