Portion control is a big part of healthy eating but most people don ’ t really understand what a proper portion is ! Here are few visual tricks using your hand to keep your portions on track !
PROTEIN PORTION Your palm size CARB PORTION Your cupped hand VEGGIES Your fist FAT PORTION Your thumb
Go for lean proteins , like skinless chicken breast , lean steak , shrimp , fish , extra-lean ground meat , beans , or lentils and healthy carbs such as whole grains , oatmeal , brown rice , quinoa , brown pasta , and sweet potatoes . Add a tasty kale salad to your plate or any dark leafy greens to up your veggie intake and replace your cooking oil with olive oil , avocado oil , or safflower oil for healthier fats . Last but not least , always keep hydrated ! It is recommended that you drink at least 2 litres of water per day and aim to have a glass of water before meals ! Drink coffee ? Hydrate yourself with a glass of water right after !
- Ilona Gorelik , Nutrition Balance , www . nutritionbalance . ca
WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC
MEDICINE ? Naturopathic medicine is an alternative treatment option that focuses on the healing power of nature , educating the patient , preventing illnesses before they occur and identify and treating the root causes of acute and chronic conditions . This patientcentered approach helps bring relief and healing to complex medical conditions , fertility issues , behavioral disorders and so much more . At Seton , we practice something called alternative integrative health care which involves bringing together complementary and conventional treatment approaches in a coordinated manner to address an individual ’ s health . This method takes account of the whole person , body , mind , and spirit , including all aspects of lifestyle , and emphasizes the therapeutic relationship that makes use of all appropriate therapies . - Seton Integrative Health Clinic , www . setonwellness . com
Dr . Mark Hawass answers your frequently asked questions about arthritis .
WILL MY JOINT ARTHRITIS GET ANY BETTER ?
Unfortunately , osteoarthritis ( arthritis ) is a chronic condition and it will get worse over time .
WHAT IS THE RISK OF TAKING PAINKILLERS AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MEDICATIONS ?
Painkillers may help your pain . However , it may cause dependency and even addition .
Anti-inflammatory medication may cause stomach ulcers and bleeding . It is the cause of 100,000 hospitalizations and 16,500 deaths per year .
CAN I GET OFF MY PAINKILLERS AND AVOID SURGERY ?
Yes , you can . Newer scientific procedures like PRP makes it possible to slow down arthritis symptoms and improve one ’ s quality of life .
WHAT IS PRP ? WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE ?
Platelets Rich Plasma ( PRP ). It is the process of isolating the healing properties from someone ’ s own blood and reinjecting it into the affected joint . Over 92 % of the patients find improvement .
HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY PERIOD ?
You will be able to go back to work and do your daily activities 2-3 days after the procedure .
HOW SOON BEFORE I FEEL AN IMPROVEMENT ? Around 30-39 days . DO I NEED MORE PRP INJECTIONS IN THE FUTURE ?
To maintain the initial results , you may require an injection every 9-12 months .
IS THIS COVERED BY OHIP OR INSURANCE ?
The real question is ; whether what is covered by OHIP is working ? There is a good chance that you have tried painkillers , anti-inflammatory pills and steroid injections , or awaiting surgery . That is the extent of what OHIP covers . Sadly , your arthritis will get worse if do nothing . - Dr . Mark Hawass , ritis specialist , Arthritis VIP , www . arthristisvip . com