INTRODUCTION So, there is a craze happening with this red light therapy (RLT) thing…technically called photobiomodulation, or PBM.1 Big panels are popping up in gyms, health care professionals are offering it, and people are buying them for personal use. You hear things like “it’s good for you.” But what is PBM anyhow, how is it […]
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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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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 accident (MVA) related. Our clients almost always suffer from muscle tension driven and/or worsened by the MVA they experienced. Although it is absolutely critical to strengthen weak muscles and restore […]
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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 years, thanks to researchers and popular public figures (i.e., Dr. Andrew Huberman, Wim Hof, Brent Beshara). Cold water immersion (CWI) can be defined by exposing the body to water temperatures […]
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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, and deeper dysfunction. Increasing client strength, and overall health, through a well-developed strengthening program is a key component in rehabilitation. However, many forget that resistance training is only one step, […]
Read MoreINTRODUCTION Mitochondria are organelles (subcellular structures conducting specific tasks) found within the cells of our bodies. Such organelles are involved in several critical processes to include reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, cell survival, cell signalling, apoptosis (cell death), several metabolic pathways, and energy production via adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis; its most widely known contribution.1,2 As […]
Read MoreThe 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 for easy referencing: 1. COVID-19, Micronutrients, and Immune Support 2. Oral/Nasal Cleanses, SARS-CoV-2, and Early Interventions 3. Metabolic Syndrome, COVID-19 Severity, and Interventions 4. Sleep Deprivation and COVID-19 Severity: […]
Read MorePLASTIC 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 a wide variety of synthetic and semi-synthetic organic substances, which allow for various molded objects and shapes. Due to the multiple uses and durability of plastic, production is high; in […]
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