How Stress May Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts

April 18, 2023

Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and often referred to as the body’s “stress hormone.” While cortisol is important for the body’s stress response, chronically high levels of cortisol can have negative effects on the body’s metabolic health and overall well-being. Cortisol can affect metabolism the following ways: Increased blood

The Shoulder Joint: Part 2 – Stability

April 16, 2023

The first article in this two-part series discussed the great mobility we get from our shoulder joint. The shoulder joint is one of the most complex and versatile joints in the human body, allowing for a wide range of motion and flexibility. However, due to its complexity and great range of motion, it is prone

Smoking and Pain

April 13, 2023

Smoking is a widespread habit that is known to have negative effects on health including an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. What people may not understand as much is the impact smoking can have on pain and tissue healing, both in the short and long term. The chemicals in cigarette smoke,

The Shoulder Joint: Part 1 – Mobility

April 10, 2023

The shoulder joint is one of the most complex and versatile joints in the human body, allowing for a wide range of motion and flexibility. It is comprised of several structures, including bones, several muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support and move the joint. The shoulder joint provides maximum mobility allowing you to move it

The Power of Magnesium

April 5, 2023

As part of a balanced diet, it is important to ingest essential vitamins and minerals to support all of our body’s functions. From vitamins such as A, D, and E to minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. Magnesium is one of these essential minerals that is vital to our overall health as humans

What is “Normal” Muscle Soreness

April 3, 2023

We’ve all been there after we’ve done a harder than usual workout or began a new exercise regimen. During you feel great and you’re getting your sweat on, then it happens – the “it hurts to get up from the toilet” kind of soreness where your body is telling you that you may have overdone

How the Outdoors Can Benefit Your Health

March 29, 2023

Getting outside can have a significant impact on our hormone levels, specifically oxytocin and cortisol. Oxytocin, often referred to as the “love hormone,” is associated with feelings of trust, connection, and bonding. Cortisol, on the other hand, is the “stress hormone,” which is released in response to stress and can have negative effects on the

Why Should I Be Physically Active?

March 27, 2023

What does it mean to be physically active? By definition, it’s defined as any voluntary bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. This could be walking, hiking, gardening, working out, dancing – anything to get your body moving with purpose! Moving your body is so important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, not

The Gut Microbiome: Part 2 – The Leaky Gut

March 23, 2023

Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, is a condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to leak through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream. In a healthy gut, the intestinal lining acts as a barrier, preventing these substances from passing through and entering