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, and
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
Sucralose: Is It Safe?
INTRODUCTION Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that was manufactured in the late 1980s by Tate & Lyle Company and the Queen Elizabeth College (University of
Thyroidectomies and Hypoparathyroidism: Exploring the Relationship
GENERAL OVERVIEW Thyroidectomy is a procedure whereby part, or all, of the thyroid gland is removed.1 Such a surgery is conducted to address and
Coffee: Exploring Health Benefits
ECONOMICS OF COFFEE Coffee consumption is the leading beverage, worldwide, just behind water, with its 2019 sales exceeding that of 87 billion dollars within the
Plastics and Negative Health Impacts
PLASTIC BASICS Plastics tend to constitute an estimated 10% of total household waste, most of which are disposed of in landfills.1 Plastics are made of
Sleep Disorders and Weighted Blankets: Can They Help?
WHY DOES SLEEP MATTER? Adequate sleep is critical to maintain homeostasis; sufficient and consistent sleep is necessary to maintain metabolic, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular health in
Benefits of Instrument Assisted Self-Massage
WHAT IS SELF-MASSAGE? Self-massage is a technique, which often implements foam rollers, massage balls, and massage bars (otherwise known as instrument assisted self-massage, or IASM)