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Menopause: Nutrition and Lifestyle Support

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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Eat Liver: It’s Good for You!

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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Nutritional Support for Traumatic Brain Injury

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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How We Prepare You 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 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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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. I couldn’t think of a better way to greet the day. And there are so many ways to cook those eggs, it’ll keep you from getting bored with them for […]

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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 what are they talking about exactly? It turns out that your friends are likely correct, and these foods, known as probiotics, can be good for you and your health. Keep […]

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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 water; the latter of which is the most prevalent vector for human exposure.1 Natural disasters, such as ocean volcanos/forest fires, as well as and oil/wood burning can disperse As throughout […]

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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 United States alone.1,2 Coffee remains one of the most widely and globally traded commodities, supporting the livelihoods of over 100 million individuals, and 26 million farmers across 52 countries.2(1) The […]

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Time Restricted Feeding: A Potential Protocol for Managing Dementia

In past articles (please see links below), I have examined lifestyle, exercise, nutritional, and supplement interventions to support neurological conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Emerging evidence is suggesting the potential efficacy of an eating protocol known as time-restricted feeding (TRF) to help manage such conditions. As a means of appreciating TRF and its […]

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