Gain Mobility And Performance With This Tool
By Dr. Gavin O’Handley Voodoo floss, also known as compression band floss, is a flexible elastic band that is used as a form of self-myofascial release therapy. It is made of latex-free material and can be easily wrapped around a specific body part such as a joint or muscle group. Voodoo floss has gained popularity […]
This Kind Of Morning Nutrition Can Help You Thrive
By Tim Irvine and Tamara Kung ND My morning meal has evolved dramatically over the years. For the first 25 years of my life, I was religious about frozen from concentrate orange or apple juice, toast with a bunch of jam, and some sort of cereal. The latter was usually a ‘healthier’ options like Corn […]
Lessons To Avoid Back And Shoulder Pain
By Tim Irvine I have a problem. It’s not exactly world shattering, but it will allow you to learn from my mistakes. While I’ve progressed my thinking in many areas, I seem to be stuck with a mindset from my 20’s as it relates to my physical capabilities. Back when I could sprint, jump, throw, […]
How To Deal With A Lack Of Sunlight
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND The amount of time we are exposed to light has a profound influence over our physical and mental health. Light is a fundamental external cue and all living organisms have been exposed to it for eternity. It’s no wonder that every part of our biology is linked directly or indirectly […]
Set Meaningful Goals For True And Lasting Change
By: Grace Lindsey, BA, Certified Life Coach January: A time of year where everybody tries to become a new version of themselves, repeating the same strategies that haven’t worked. ‘But really…it will work this time’. Sound familiar? Why do we find it so hard to implement new habits, behaviours or lifestyle choices? First thing we need […]
Reduce Stress And Enjoy The Holidays Like Never Before
By: Grace Lindsey, BA, Certified Life Coach As magical as the holiday season can be, it can also be stress inducing, triggering and overwhelming. We often have high expectations of what it “should” be like and put pressure on ourselves to make it so. From buying everyone meaningful gifts, to the family member with the […]
Score Yourself On These Four Pillars Of Clean Living: Part 2
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND In part 1 of our Four Pillars Of Clean Living, we covered Real Food (Pillar 1) and Antioxidants (Pillar 2). These benefits are critical for both physical and psychological well-being, as well as overall performance regardless of what you are doing. We asked you to score yourself on the first two pillars, […]
Can Your Fitness Handle These Baselines?
By Tim Irvine There are many ways to be ‘fit’, but general fitness is important for ‘moving as young as possible’ for as long as possible. And it’s not just about moving well when you are over 40. Think about a toddler in a full, deep squat and then that same child as a 10-year-old. […]
Holy Shiitake: Can Mushrooms Actually Be Medicinal?
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Mushrooms are currently one of the most sought-after functional foods. We see them in every form, from teas, tinctures, chunks, and capsules, in some protein and greens powders. Over 270 different mushroom species have been identified to show anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (think penicillin), and immune support. These benefits are attributed to some […]
Is your sleep increasing or decreasing information
By Tim Irvine Everyone loves a good night’s sleep. The feeling we get is almost euphoric when it happens, so why wouldn’t we love it? Besides the conscious happiness we have with good sleep, so many subconscious, biochemical benefits help our health over the short and long term. We have also come to understand the […]