Your Health in a Nutshell.
Many people may be surprised to learn that nuts are the hard shelled fruit of plants. There are 53 different types of nuts in the world and every kind has a multitude of health benefits. I won’t describe and go into the details of each one in this article, but I want to discuss two that are extremely beneficial for people with SCI. Walnuts are a healthy source of protein, Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Eating these brain-shaped nuts is associated with reduced risk of c
Indigestion, Gas & Bloating? Try Eating This...
I know it’s no revelation to anyone who has experienced a spinal cord injury that this type of neurological damage can significantly affect one’s elimination function. But what many people don’t realize is just how much their digestive function is also affected. A spinal cord injury alters our peristalsis, the involuntary contraction of smooth muscles that propels food through our digestive tract. Not only does this compromised peristalsis function effect how our food is dige