What do we think of when we think of stress?
Most people think of stress as emotional in nature. But the source of stress can also be physical, injury and pain, internal inflammation as a result of poor diet, or thermal in nature- from frequent extreme temperature shifts (no wonder we’re all so stressed out!). Thus, contrary to popular thought, all stress does NOT come from one’s parents, children or partner 😉.
Read MoreWhat helps us have a healthy body composition, overcome our food addictions, and subsequently lose weight? To begin with, we need will power; that’s for sure. There is no magic pill, no easy fix. We need to realize that food addiction is like any other kind of addiction: tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, etc. We need to be conscious in every decision we make about what we put into our bodies, every time, realizing it is our choice.
Read MoreAs an Applied Kinesiologist, my job is to understand relationships between the musculoskeletal system, organs, and glands. The body is a complex, finely tuned, and integrated system; rarely does a problem occur in one place, especially over time, that does not affect other areas of the body, and/or mind. Our cells and systems are continually communicating, liver to large intestine, heart to chest and arm, ankle to hip (etc.) – AND adrenal glands to the knees.
Read MoreIf you are losing your hair, or know someone who is, then you know that it can be very frightening and anxiety provoking. There are several products on the market to help deal with the symptoms of hair loss, and may, for some percentage of the population, act as a temporary fix. These products however do not go to cause. Like many OTC medications they treat symptoms only, and quite often with unwanted side effects. Some causes of hair loss: Anemia, Hypothyroidism, Autoimmune Disease, Hormone Imbalance, Stress, Zinc deficiency, and Malnutrition. To investigate I order blood work...
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