What is Gluten and what foods contain it? This article contains the definition of Gluten, some Gluten foods, reference links for more information and some food substitutes.
A brief definition of Gluten:
A protein composite of gliadin & glutelin found in foods processed with Wheat (Gliadin) and/or other grass related grains such as Barley (Hordein) and Rye (Secalin). It helps hold dough together and give it elasticity, rise and shape. It is also added to products otherwise considered low in protein. Continue reading →

In the Summer my Naturopath decided that I should try to go Gluten Free – he suggested doing it whole hog….no cheats. Aside from the pain, the weight has been a HUGE issue for me. I was always skinny and … Continue reading →

Please read this article from Tom Blackwell at the National Post:
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/23/illegal-drugs-feeding-off-pharmacy-supply-chain-these-drugs-are-killing-a-lot-of-people/

Many of you know I am an advocate for a balance of Eastern & Western medicine, when living with and treating Chronic Pain. Although, I strongly suggest using ANY therapy that may work, I also understand Opiods are a necessity for many of us. I am a Canadian and benefit from a universal health care program, but it does NOT cover acupuncunture, naturopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and many other Non Westernernized Medicinal techniques. This leaves many, without any releif other than from narcotics. Continue reading →

Merry Christmas to Everyone. Happy Chanukah too! And to everyone else out there celebrating…..best wishes.
This time of year is extremely stressful for people, especially for a Painie.

So here are 5 tips I have for us, ones I am sticking to myself. Please, add more in the comments if you feel there is something else we can or should do; the more help the better I say. Continue reading →