Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS / PCOD) is an endocrine (hormonal) disease which affects a woman’s ovulation and fertility. A key component of PCOS is that it causes insulin resistance, much like diabetes and weight gain. In turn, it can be complicated to choose the right foods and PCOS friendly ...

If you’re hoping to work in the USA, this can lead to a fantastic way to further your career. There are plenty of opportunities available in the USA. To help you get started, follow on for 5 Steps to Working in the USA! 1. You’ll Need a Job Offer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hEM4pVFuds If ...

If you are planning to stop drinking, you must have a plan in place. You will need to deal with withdrawal symptoms, the temptation of social situations where alcohol is being served, and most importantly, your cravings for alcohol. This article discusses how to prepare yourself before stopping ...

Acid reflux is a condition that occurs when stomach contents back up from the stomach into the esophagus causing irritation that can cause heartburn and other symptoms such as chest pain or nausea after eating. After ingesting food and swallowing it, it passes from the esophagus to the stomach ...

Do you eat to make yourself feel better or to 'get rid of' stress? Do you find yourself rushing to the pantry when you're feeling depressed or angry? It is common to find comfort in food, but unhealthy emotional eating is more likely to cause overeating and then damage your digestive system. Follow ...

We’re all looking to achieve optimal nutrition, but it can be difficult with so many nutrition myths and misinformation out there in the world of food and health. So, we thought we’d take some frequent misconceptions, and dissect some of the main issues with the science behind them explained in ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the contents of the stomach back up into the food pipe or oesophagus. Heartburn, trouble swallowing, and chest discomfort are a few of the symptoms. GERD affects around 20% of the population. However, the good news is that there are a variety of ...

Marrying into an Indian family has proven to be an amazing cultural experience. Not only have I been blessed with a second family, rich in family values and an expansive world view, but I’ve been introduced to a cuisine that I can’t get enough of! My favorite thing about Indian cuisine? It ...

In Spain, Christmas is a time to eat, drink and be together as a family. There are 4 important meals on these dates: Christmas dinner (Christmas Eve), Christmas lunch, New Year's Eve dinner, New Year's lunch and Three Kings Day lunch. The meals that are cooked on these days have been passed down ...

Let’s be honest, the holiday season can be a challenging time for those of us who try to maintain vegan diets! Classics like eggnog, roasted meats, and butter-filled dishes seem to surround us like magnets this time of year! However, in my recent trip to Italy, I found that there are some festive ...