Increase Your Wellness Knowledge With These Great Resources
By Tim Irvine One thing is certain: If you want health information, there are endless options for you to explore. The problem is that it is rare to have good quality information to educate yourself confidently. Well, we are here to help. The following resources are go-to’s for the pros at Totum Life Science. One of […]
Are you Carb-phobic? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be
By. Dr. Tamara Kung, ND In my practice, I see carbs as a reason so many of us struggle with eating, feeling guilt, shame, and fear around food. Nutritional fads and diets that call for low carb, or severe carb restriction has made us weary of carbs. The long-term consequences, unfortunately, are that we are […]
The Best Goal Setting Approach For Youth Athletes
By. Coach Danny Carrillo Setting ambitious goals should be encouraged and we should not be afraid of taking a step back to add elements that might seem small but will ultimately make a big impact on achieving what we set out to do! The concept of using a process oriented approach is based on my […]
A Missing Link for Sustainable Fat Loss
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND One of the first relationships found between our health and gut microbiome came seventy years ago when low dose antibiotics fed to farm animals increased their body weight. Through further investigation, evidence pointed to the weight gain occurring, in part, because of the antibiotics impact on gut microbiome. Antibiotics are […]
Summer Musts Before Labour Day
Tim Irvine Summer is never long enough, but if we put our minds to it, we can maximize our enjoyment. Everyone I know has their favourite things to do in the summer. People who do things they love that bring them joy are healthier. Here are seven things you should try to get in before […]
Is Alcohol Good For My Sleep?
By Tim Irvine The title of this article is a bit of a trick question. Those who consume would like to think it relaxes us and sets us up for better sleep. The former may be true, but from an internal perspective, the latter is false. The graphic below from sleepfoundation.org shows clearly how alcohol can affect […]