Fatigue is a workout killer. It is the number one excuse from my perspective for skipping workouts. Getting off the couch, finding the motivation and choosing exercise over another activity are all difficult when we are extremely tired. We are all aware of the...
So much of improving overall health is about introducing discipline into our daily lifestyle and actively working to reduce and ignore cravings for things not inline with our goals. I see and treat food addiction in the same way I see and recommend quitting smoking...
In today’s episode we discuss how Amy ended her sugar addiction and cut sugar cravings for good. As a child Amy loved penny candy and she still talks about it to this day! In adulthood she had to make changes to support her healthy lifestyle. This meant quitting...
In today’s show we discuss the power of staying positive along a weight loss journey. It is important and extremely beneficial. We discuss why and how to accomplish it. Can you build positivity and change from a “half-empty” person to a...
The easiest excuse for not working out is lack of time. Have you used this one? When I hear it I force myself to look elsewhere for the patient. Where is the motivation, energy, desire to exercise? Are they experiencing low cortisol, dopamine or nutrients like iron,...
In today’s episode we discuss how we cleanse after over eating during the holidays. Did you have one too many holiday treats this year? This episode is for you! We cover how to open detox channels, what should I focus on mentally and how can I get back on track...
The most well researched supplement in the past 2-3 years might be vitamin D (and new research shows it may reduce the risk of breast cancer). Testing has become widespread, supplementation is recommended by major governing bodies (including Health Canada!) and has...
I love food and used to frequently overeat. I enjoyed the feeling of being extremely full after a delicious meal. Knowing that I could burn off the extra calories through exercise this pattern continued for many years with little regard for my long term health (Read...
Liver detoxing is a common question I get after the holidays. Usually patients are well informed about the different types of cleansing and have experimented in the past. This article is meant to highlight my version of a gentle liver detox. This is a cleanse that can...
I’m a recovering sugar addict. For as long as I can remember I have been in love with sugar (and have a history of trying many different methods to try to stop craving sugar). When I was young I would always find a way to get as much penny candy, freezies and...
