INTRODUCTION Ever heard of diverticulosis or diverticulitis? Maybe you had a friend who had this problem…I did. In fact, over 130,000 hospitalizations per year are attributed to this disease in the USA alone.1 And Canada is estimated to have over 130,000 citizens with diverticular disease, costing over 88 million per year to treat.2 WHAT IS […]
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INTRODUCTION Your brain is the command center for the rest of your body. If you lost the ability to use your left arm (for example), you would still survive. However, you cannot afford to compromise the function of your brain and neurological system. So it makes good sense to do everything you can to support […]
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INTRODUCTION Did you know that menopause is experienced by over 1.5 million women each year?1 Often, women experience some combination of joint pain, fatigue, insomnia, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, and vasomotor (i.e., hot flashes) symptoms.1(1,2) If that was not enough, menopause is also associated with osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and obesity.2 Considering all of […]
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Have a listen to Cillian Harnett (Physio with PT Lab) on his PT Lab podcast with yours truly as we cover training principles, patient care approaches, training/nutrition for TBI, and a bunch more! SHARE!!! LINK: https://1l.ink/MWMMVM4
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INTRODUCTION We all know good-hearted individuals that are struggling to lose bodyfat. You likely also know how addictive processed foods can be. I have written quite a bit about how important Exercise, Nutrition, and Recovery protocols are when addressing weight loss, or any health goals quite frankly. I continue to assert that these protocols are […]
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INTRODUCTION There is a great deal of evidence surrounding the benefits of vitamin D3 in our diets and bodies. If you have been my client/reading my articles over the years, you would no doubt be aware that I have been vocal on optimal vitamin D3 consumption (whether it’s from the sun, food, supplementation, or a […]
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INTRODUCTION Have you ever experienced long bouts of fatigue, bloating, loose stools, pesky skin issues, or foods that “just don’t work” for you? These are some (there are more) examples of the symptoms associated with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). It also turns out that you are not alone; it is estimated that as much […]
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INTRODUCTION Did you know that many individuals in low and middle-income (even high income) countries struggle to get enough zinc, iron, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium?1 And are your wondering why these nutrients might be important? Look below: Article Link: Zinc Article Link: Iron Article Link: Folate Article Link: Vitamin A Article Link: […]
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INTRODUCTION Did you know that traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects over 69 million individuals globally, and is a prominent cause of long-term disability and death?1 Those are startling statistics. I work with a LOT of clients recovering from car accident injuries, and recently worked with an individual suffering from TBI. This inspired me to learn […]
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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 functional strength training. All of these steps are necessary because one builds upon the other. This eventually creates a strong foundation, and suit of armor, for our clients. But what […]
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