What actually is hypothyroidism? And how can I start reversing it now!
Have you ever just felt “off”? Not like yourself? Now have you told your doctor this? Have they checked your thyroid and said it is “fine”? Have they just told you that your symptoms are just a normal part of ageing? You are not alone. Many of the common health complaints I see in my […]
How to make a homemade Gatorade replacement
With the heat and summer weather finally here, summer workouts can be tough. They are hot, sticky, and super sweaty. If you read my last post, you know that drinking enough water and electrolytes are key to every summer workout. Many people think of gatorade as the go to electrolyte replacement or sport drink. What […]
How to survive summer workouts
FINALLY! Summer is on its way. In Southern Ontario we have had a below average spring, temperature wise. I went for a walk in the middle of May still wearing my winter coat because we were trapped in a polar vortex. But this past week the weather has shifted and we said goodbye to winter […]
How to make a perfect smoothie, every time!
Have you ever made a smoothie and it turns out to be some sort of grey sludge that is un-edible. Yeah. Me too. More times than I can count. Often I end up with a brown-green-grey coloured smoothie that is healthy, but not super tasty. I have tried dozens of smoothie recipes. No luck. Then […]
5 ways to decrease blue light exposure to get a better nights sleep
We are all at home. Social distancing is the new normal. Working from home used to be a rare occurrence and now is the new norm. Thankfully there are a lot of at-home activities to keep us occupied and busy during self-isolation or quarantine. Unfortunately many of them involve looking at a screen, whether it […]
Is this just a case of the winter blues, or is it something more?
As I am writing this it is the end of January, it has been hovering about 0 degrees since November, and I haven’t seen the sun for several days (drawbacks of working in an office and the short winter days). This is the time of year when I start to experience a bit of the […]
Managing menstrual migraines naturally
Migraines can be a very debilitating condition that is experienced by up to 20% of people worldwide. It might be surprising to know that migraines affect more women more men! It might also be interesting to know that most women with migraines will start to experience them in their teens and into their 20s and […]
The fundamentals for having a good night’s sleep
With the rise in fatigue, brain fog, and poor memory I always start at the beginning, sleep. Sleep is foundational for your brain power and energy levels. That’s not a shocking statement right? When you sleep poorly you know that you are not going to be the best version of yourself the next day. What […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: how to eat to promote a healthy gut
Irritable bowel syndrome is a term that has been thrown around a lot in the last number of years. 7-21% of the global population has been diagnosed with IBS as of 2016. What is it? IBS “is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterised by fluctuating abdominal pain or discomfort associated with an altered bowel habit in […]
What every Masters Athlete should know
“You are too old.” “You don’t need to work out any more.” “You shouldn’t be working out like that.” Do these sound familiar? These are some of the excuses that you tell yourself. Are these some of the questions other people ask you? This can get you down and it can be difficult to stay […]
