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The Shocking Truth About Antibiotics!

Antibiotics pose a risk to your #health. Go for gentler safer alternatives like #homeopathy

 

What do antibiotics do your body? How are they affecting your health?!?!

One of the biggest general concerns is that antibiotics tend to be overused and misused. As a result, infections are now becoming resistant and people are developing long term side affects. 

We are forgetting that we’re consuming antibiotics daily in the meat and dairy we’re eating. One study showed that in America each year over 23,000 death are a result of antibiotic resistance. 

A large study published April 2, 2018 showed a link in early childhood use of antibiotics to the rise in allergies and asthma. In the study, over 792,000 babies were linked to this between 2001 and 2013 (1). Another study also showed irregular menstrual cycles for women and a negative affect on estrogen and progesterone metabolism. (2)Read More »The Shocking Truth About Antibiotics!

Soy Products aren’t the Culprit… Your INGESTING more ESTROGEN than you think!

A dear friend of mine, who happens to be a cancer survivor, loves soy lattes, yet is afraid to indulge. Why? . Like many cancer survivors, she worries that the phytoestrogens will fuel tumour growth. . It’s not just cancer survivors that fear soy. Women worry it will cause breast cancer or reproductive issues, while men worry about ‘man boobs’ or lower sperm count. Others don’t know exactly what they fear but would rather “play it safe”. . My latest article tells the story of soyaphobia including a deep dive into the science. This story also provides insights into the pitfalls of science and its communication to the public. By the end of the story, I hope you will join me in fearlessly embracing this fabulous food. . My family and I enjoy 1 to 3 servings of soy based foods per day - usually soy milk, tofu and edamame. . . . #fueledbyscience #foodfears #foodsafety #soy #phytoestrogens #soya #soyalovers #eatyourveggies #plantpower #healthychoices #plantbasednutrition #foodfacts #soyissafe #goscience

 

“Soy will give me man boobs.”  “Soy is going to give me cancer.”

Have you thought these yourself? Have you ever actually looked at scientific studies proving this?

Soy can be GMO, just as many other fillers in your diet. Soy fillers that contain GMO are bad, just like GMO fillers are bad in the fast food burger you had last weekend. Soy is significantly less likely to give you cancer than the colored dye in your bag of potato chips or the pesticides from the raspberries you never washed.  

Tofu and tempeh with a GMO and organic label are what most vegetarians consume and contain many health nutrients such as: calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C and zinc. Even though tofu and tempeh are great to add to your diet. This article is NOT intend to tell you a vegetarian diet is better than a meat one. Read More »Soy Products aren’t the Culprit… Your INGESTING more ESTROGEN than you think!

Probiotics after Antibiotics and Its effect on Muscle Gains

Probiotics after Antibiotics and Its effect on Muscle Gains

Image result for probioticsCommon Question:

If I eat yogurt do I still need to take a probiotic supplement?

  • Yes, yogurt usually contains 1 billion active cells, and with only a few strains. 
  • Probiotic capsules can have 30-150 billion and many different strains.
  • If you can digest dairy easily and don’t find it to be inflammatory, incorporating yogurt with probiotics can be a good addition.
  • If you choose to add in yogurt, using kefir because it has 3x the amount of probiotics in regular yogurt. (see chart bellow)
  • For people who have a hard time with yogurt, try adding in kimchi to your diet. It’s also a similar source of probiotics and is great in a stir fry. 
  • Eating yogurt, kimchi or fermented foods can still be done while you’re on probiotics. Its important to keep them at least 4hrs away from when you take the antibiotic. (this can be further discussed with your doctor based on your medication and dosage)

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I Tore My Pec (Chest), and Update After Surgery

9 weeks ago, I tore my left pec bench pressing. It was a full tear of the muscle from the tendon, and I had 7 weeks between the injury and the reattachment surgery.

I found that when I was searching the internet for info, I couldn’t find many first-hand accounts of the injury, what to do while waiting for surgery, the surgery itself, and the recovery process. I’ll do my best to explain for those dealing with this injury.

 

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I had consulted with three different orthopedic surgeons with varying opinions, and the first two guys were hesitant. I’m 2 weeks post surgery and feeling better every day. Please note, this is my experience and only that. Your injury might be different – so listen to your doctorRead More »I Tore My Pec (Chest), and Update After Surgery