I love the smell of freshly ground coffee! 

Although I know not everyone does.

Do you have a morning coffee habit? One that actually continues on later into the afternoon?

Maybe you’ve heard so many conflicting reports, you’re not sure if it’s really a healthy habit or not....

No one is going to argue that unprocessed foods are good for you and ultra-processed foods are usually not, and are one of the main dietary contributors to inflammation.

But what exactly do we mean by Ultra-Processed?

The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was...

What if there was a better way to eat your favourite foods and provide your body with more nutrients that could support your immune system and calm down inflammation? All the while still enjoying it.  You’d opt for it, right?

Well, here is a simple exercise for you to do. Try adapting...

The nutrients in food play an important role for immune health. It’s not just the vitamins, minerals, fats, carbs and protein that matter.  It’s the many beneficial phytochemicals that are found in an abundance in many foods. They help signal the immune system so it can regulate...

Did you miss me last week?  In early February I took a ski trip out to British Columbia–and we had a great time with beautiful snow and lovely views of the mountains–one of my happiest places.  But living more closely to a number of people than I’m used to, I came down...

Now that you're familiar with the concept of Leaky Gut, as well as using fermented foods to help heal and seal up any gaps in your intestinal wall, here are some more delicious strategies that you can try!

Prebiotic Foods: Feed Residential Bacteria

Grains, legumes, lentils, tubers such as...

Last week I asked you to consider “How Can My Gut Be Leaking?!?” 

Here’s some more info on what Leaky Gut is and a delicious way to begin to heal and feel better.

What is Leaky Gut?

The key to understanding what is meant by “leaky gut” requires some knowledge...

There’s A LOT of talk in the health world about gut health these days. 

You’ve probably even heard that the key to reversing a whole host of health issues, ranging from skin issues to serious autoimmune conditions, starts with healing your so-called leaky gut.

After all,...

Would it surprise you to know that you have more bacteria in your body than human cells?

Estimates give the number as between 1.3 to 10 times more bacteria.  Having a range like that may seem confusing, but that is just the way it is. We are in the frontier days when it comes to knowledge...

This brings the Ayurveda series to a close (and blogs for 2022, as I’m taking next week off) with my Top 3 Ayurvedic Self Care Tips for the Holidays.  They will help you reduce the stress of modern life, and especially the holiday season upon us.  These likely won’t be...

If you missed the beginning of the series, I’ve been writing about Ayurveda, the 5000-year-old, time-tested system of health and healing.

Last week I talked about Eating to Balance your Doshas: https://www.pegmcphedran.com/blog/eating-to-balance-your-dosha

Or click on the Ayurveda tag to...

If you've been following along the last few weeks, I’ve been writing about Ayurveda, the 5000-year-old, time-tested system of health and healing.

If you missed taking the Dosha test, be sure to check it out here: https://chopra.com/dosha-quiz

And read more about it here: ...