Easily Add Some Cross-Training To Your Outdoor Excursions
Tim Irvine It won’t surprise you that our society is forward-focused. This is also true with how we move our bodies. Typically, we move forward in a straight line for our activity. Walking, running, and cycling are good examples of this. While any movement is positive, as we get back to outdoor activity after a […]
This little-known way we can help our overall health – Gut Health Series Part 1, Partners in Slime
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Did you know that we produce 10 litres of mucus a day? That gooey, slimy stuff we cough up, is a lubricant for our food as it makes its way through our digestive tract. As icky as it seems, it has a crucial role. Imagine swallowing a bite of an apple […]
Secrets To Living Long
Written by: Tim Irvine The picture you are looking at is that of Arthur Kennedy Sr. He’s one of my heroes and a shining example of how to live life. You can learn from him, so read on to find out how. Arthur is 90 years old and took this picture a few weeks before […]
Good Sore vs. Bad Sore: Why Inflammation Matters For Both
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND If you have been fortunate enough to feel the after-burn following an unexpectedly long adventurous walk, an intense cardio blast class, or from working out with your trainer, you have had the privilege of meeting some friendly inflammation. This physical microdamage triggers your immune cells to activate acute (momentary) inflammation so that your body can heal. […]
Are You Embracing ‘Micro’?
Tim Irvine I was reading this article on micro vacations and it reminded me how my thoughts on ‘workouts’ have evolved over the years. Back when I was a part of a national championship university football team (I had to get that in there ), my workouts were much, much different than they are today. High performance sports, full control of my own schedule, […]
Do your workouts make you feel this good?
Dr. Stacy Irvine, DC Why We Care So Much About What We Do…… An important part of working in the Health and Fitness industry, includes staying on top of the latest research along with developing an awareness of what is being presented to your clients and patients through a wide variety of media sources. The […]
How Inflammation Makes You Sick
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Inflammation is a protective signalling process from our immune system. It becomes amplified when we need to deal with an infection or injury and then quiets down so our body can regenerate, heal, and free up resources for other important bodily functions. The problem comes when the signal to ‘fire’ is […]
Why Inflammation Makes You Old
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND The definition of aging is a progressive change that leads to increased debility, disease, and death. Wow! That sounds depressing. Don’t despair, there are things you can do to make it a much more pleasant picture. As we age, there is a reduction in our cells capability to read the right genes at […]
Could Our Instincts Unlock Our Health and Happiness?
Part 1 of 3 – How To Cope Well Well In Our Modern Society By: Dr. Stacy Irvine, DC Have you ever wondered why certain behaviours and actions happen before you even have a chance to think about them? Or why do certain feelings and drives return even though you do everything in your power to control […]
Try this one thing for more success, happiness, satisfaction, and more!
Tim Irvine If you are reading this, the headline of this article got your attention, and you are interested in knowing this ‘secret’. I’ll get right to the point. I’m quite certain that 99% of people reading this have something they would like to do but have been putting off. Is that you? You can […]