In a standard medical practice, I see patients going from one pill to three and then to thirteen; from one procedure to another; from one medical condition to multiple conditions, despite the best efforts of the doctor and then finally another pill for depression. How to stop this progression? I thought this was the reality […]
Gift of Health
Two years ago, on this date, our family was in a very tough situation. My dad found out that he had severe blockages (over 90%) in two of the three main blood vessels that supply his heart. For most of his life, my dad struggled with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol which is […]
We were honoured to be interviewed by Jeanne Schumacher of Plant Powered. In this video, we shared insights about transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle. We discussed: The common myths about nutrition that everyone needs to know. How to deal with troublesome food cravings. Healing power of plant-based foods on our cells and our bodies. How […]
Potatoes are one of the healthiest foods and they are so easy to grow. In this video I share some facts about potatoes that you should know. See below for recipes to prepare potatoes in healthy ways. Click on the following for the recipes. Garlic Mashed Potatoes Potato Salad Aloo Gobi Twice Baked Potatoes Potato […]
The best-kept secret in medicine is that the body heals itself if we create the right conditions and stop doing the things that caused the sickness in the first place. For instance, stable heart disease can be reversed or arrested without stents and surgery by changing one’s diet. To learn more visit www.dresselstyn.com or read […]
Potato Facts
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Do you love potatoes? Do you avoid potatoes? Here are some POTATO FACTS we believe everyone should be aware of. Potatoes are powerhouses of nutrients and clean calories. A medium-sized potato has 40% of the required daily value of vitamin C, more potassium (>600mg) than a banana, 4 grams of protein, 4 grams of fibre […]
Milk Myth
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For various health reasons, I advise my patients to avoid dairy products. Like most of you, I was raised with the notion that drinking cow’s milk is natural and good for overall health. Drinking milk and eating yogurt (curd) were part of my daily routine until three years ago. I stopped consuming dairy products after […]
Resilience of Garlic
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I picked these bulbs of garlic from our backyard garden today. We planted garlic in our garden in July of last year. The garlic plants survived the harsh and snowy winter of Newfoundland. They started picking up their growth over the last two months. Perhaps the resilience to tolerate and survive through harsh conditions is […]
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