The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It produces our every thought, action, memory, feeling and experience of the world. The brain is like a central processing unit for our body; whatever is programmed into it will be directed to the necessary components of the body to be executed. 5 ways […]
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Fuel Better bars are super easy to make, no need to bake. Energy treats for a week. Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: Optional toasting of oats and almonds (10 mins @400F) Chill time: Freezer for 20 mins. Makes 10-12 bars depending on how big you cut them. Ingredients- The non-negotiables: Rolled Oats (1 1/2
Is your body ready for Stage 3? Here in Toronto, we are all expecting the re-opening of gyms and fitness facilities very soon. After several months at home and away from our regular fitness routine, we have been forced to either sink or swim – stop our fitness routine or adapt our fitness routine. For
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Years back, I had read an article that argued that if you slept 4-6 hours a night during the week, you could ‘make up’ lost sleep by sleeping 12 hours on the weekend… That supported my false belief that if I slept less, I could achieve more. So, that’s what I did. My rule was
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Are you feeling “stressed”? If you aren’t, it’s likely you have been at some point in the last few months. Stress can be good or bad – it can stimulate growth or drive degradation. We hear things like “Chronic stress causes elevated cortisol levels which increases your risk of many health conditions” and “meditation can
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When the grocery stores were empty, we stocked up on quinoa, canned beans & veggies. This is one of our quarantine friendly, extremely easy, surprisingly healthy dishes. Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Serves 4. Ingredients- The non- negotiables: olive oil 3 cloves garlic (you could use powder) 1 jalapeno 1 cup quinoa
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Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Serves 1 (or 2 as an appetizer). So we reccomend making 2 pizza for 2 people. Ingredients- The non-negociables: 1 head of cauliflower 1 egg Salt & Pepper Shredded Cheese (whatever you’ve got cheddar, mozzarella…) I used a jalapeno jack. It is used as a binding agent.
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‘I need coffee’. No, you don’t. Unless you’re one of the roughly 600 million people who rely on the coffee industry for your survival*; you’re probably just thirsty. “Coffee – the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson How did our dependence on this seemingly magical beverage begin? Legends have coffee consumption dating
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What is mobility and how do we improve it? For the last several years, one of the coolest kids on the fitness industry block has been “mobility”. Yet, whenever you ask someone what mobility IS, or what mobility training LOOKS LIKE, the story never lines up. Now, some people may throw around the term “mobility”
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When are cortisone shots appropriate? Evidence for rotator cuff tears/bursitis? Side effects/risks? Affect tendon integrity and contribute to tears/ruptures? MSK Conditions Adhesive Capsulitis Short term (8-16 week) improvements in pain and Range of Motion (ROM). Should recommend conservative treatment initially, adding oral or injected corticosteroids if there is not an adequate improvement in pain, ROM,
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