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 […]
Belly Laughs Are Good For You
By Dr. Stacy Irvine I was reading a fantastic book called “Train Your Brain Like an Olympian” and I came across a very interesting passage. Did you know that on average children laugh approximately six times per day? This number drops off dramatically as we get older, and our lives become more serious. Here is […]
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 […]
The Best Brain Foods!
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND The National Institutes of health define brain health as, “the ability to remember, learn, play, concentrate, and maintain a clear, active mind. It’s being able to draw upon the strengths of your brain – information management, logic, judgment, perspective, and wisdom.” Let’s face it, our minds are invaluable. When asking my […]
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 […]
Three Things I Never Knew About Inflammation
Tim Irvine This article falls into the category of ‘you don’t know what you don’t know’. Presenting to companies over the last two years has provided me the opportunity to have a passenger seat to some incredibly bright people form Totum who have presented their expertise to thousands. It has been like being in a […]