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Even though our body is 65-70% water, not many people recognize that water is a vital nutrient for the body. Just as oxygen is vital for your life, so is water. Why is water important? Just as the car burns gasoline to move, your cells burn glucose to form ATPs (the only form of energy […]
Kate struggled with weight since childhood. She also had severe arthritis. She attended the Gift of Health – Food as Medicine workshop three weeks ago. This message from Kate made our day. “I just wanted to send a quick update. I’m down 19 pounds and a whole bunch of inches. I have never felt healthier! […]
We are excited to share Randy’s inspiring Gift of Health journey. Randy struggled with high blood pressure, arthritis, high cholesterol, excess weight and was on multiple medications. He was also getting short of breath while doing his usual activities. After attending the Gift of Health workshop, Randy and his wife Pamela adopted a plant-based lifestyle. […]
It was the weekend of Fun, Food and Inspiring Transformations! Here’s the sneak peek of what happened at our first St. John’s Gift of Health workshop. DAY 1 And so began the enlightening weekend! The first day was fantastic. We had a lovely group of 44 people. It was humbling to see participants travel from […]
Who doesn’t have stress in their lives but what makes the difference is how we cope up with it. Dealing with stress isn’t easy, but eating the plant-based way and a regular meditation practice set me on the path of proper self-care. During my residency training, I almost lost my marriage and my life due […]
Drs. Arjun and Shobha Rayapudi, the founders of Gift of Health, were honored to receive the Torch Bearer Award from the Peace Run Foundation. The Torch-Bearer Award was created to recognize and honour those people who contribute to their communities in a positive way. It is given to people who have inspired their nations, their […]
PLANTIFY – An Absolutely Canadian documentary, directed by Martine Blue, features rural Newfoundlanders who’ve turned their health around by adopting a plant-based diet. It was aired on CBC on July 13th, 2019. We are honoured that CBC produced this documentary based on the work of Drs. Arjun and Shobha Rayapudi’s Gift of Health program. This plant-based food program is […]
Acid reflux is one of the most common reasons why I see patients in my clinic. It can present as heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth. Some of my patients report that they wake up in the middle of the night with discomfort in the chest and a bad taste in the mouth. […]
This time last year, Erin was struggling with asthma, intermittent claudication (calf cramping), excess weight, chronic pains in the neck, back, knees, and other joints. She was taking a Ventolin puffer for asthma when needed, daily vitamins and supplements, vitamins C and B, Life 9 (probiotic), OmegaGize (omega 3s with CoQ10 and vitamin D), Sulfurazyme. […]
The 2019 Canada Food guide is a huge step in the right direction. Here are some highlights of the New Canada Food Guide. 1. There is much more emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans and less emphasis on meats and dairy products. 2. Water has also been given importance as the drink of […]
