How We Prepare Clients for Independent Training
INTRODUCTION When clients begin training with our Kinesiologists, there are many bases to cover; initial assessments, and one-on-one coaching of self-massage techniques, corrective exercises, and
Why You Need Functional Strength
INTRODUCTION My last two articles covered the value of self-massage and corrective exercises to manage muscle pain and optimize joint positions and postures. Those items
Move Better with Corrective Exercises!
INTRODUCTION My last article addressed the need to manage muscle pain with our motor vehicle accident (MVA) clients. Since muscle pain can be a large
Manage Your Pain with Instrument Assisted Self-Massage (IASM)
INTRODUCTION When you are suffering from an injury, it is quite common to experience muscle related soreness. Over 90% of our referrals are motor vehicle
Managing Gout With Food and Lifestyle Interventions!
INTRODUCTION Gout is one of the most well studied and characterized forms of arthritis affecting up to 4% of the population (2.68 per 1000 people);
Are Eggs EGGcellent for Your Health?
INTRODUCTION There is nothing quite like the sound of eggs crackling on the frying pan, the smell of bacon, and coffee brewing in the morning.
Cold Water Immersion: Is It Worth Doing?
Besh.ca INTRODUCTION Cold water immersion (fancy way of describing being in cold friggin’ water) is a form of bathing that has gained popularity in recent
Probiotics: What They Are, and Why You Might Need Them
INTRODUCTION You have probably heard friends talking about how yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, or kimchi is “good for your gut” But what do they mean, and
Essential Amino Acids and Why They Matter
INTRODUCTION Many of my clients have sustained injuries, especially from car accidents. Regretfully, pain and stiffness limit their movement, which can cause muscle loss, weakness,
Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO) and Supplemental Support
INTRODUCTION Small intestinal fungal overgrowth (SIFO) is a condition characterized by an excessive concentration of fungal microorganisms inhabiting the small intestine (SI).1 This condition is
Depression: How Does Exercise Help?
INTRODUCTION Depression is a condition affecting approximately 268 million individuals, worldwide.1 This makes such a condition highly prevalent, and worthy of review. Major depressive disorder
Newfoundland, Drinking Water, and Arsenic: Check Levels!
INTRODUCTION Arsenic (As) is a metalloid (exhibits metal and non-metal properties) found in a ubiquitous fashion within food, soil, various places in the environment,
Immune Support for the Common Cold
The following is a summary of potential interventions, that I have written about previously, regarding immune support for the common cold. The articles below have
Mitochondria and Relationships to Health
INTRODUCTION Mitochondria are organelles (subcellular structures conducting specific tasks) found within the cells of our bodies. Such organelles are involved in several critical processes to
Immune Support Protocols for COVID-19
The following is a summary of potential interventions, that I have written about previously, regarding immune support for COVID-19. The articles below have been collated