Laser Therapy and Mitochondria
Disclaimer – this blog post is a little heavier on the science/research Laser therapy uses red and infra-red (NIR) light to help healing in the body, especially musculokeletal problems and wound healing. The technology is non-invasive and non-toxic. Clinically, laser...
Mitochondria and Longevity
What are mitochondria and why is it so important? Mitochondria are the powerhouse for producing energy, ATP – adenosine trisphophate – in our cells and subsequently our bodies. Mitochondria contain their own DNA and “each cell has hundreds to thousands of mitochondria...
Mental Health Awareness Month – The Brain
Did you know that neuroscience is researching what a chiropractic adjustment does on the brain? Research has noted that spinal function seems to be one factor the brain uses as part of its processing and integration of information. Scientists have learned that when...
Should I do High Intensity Interval Training – HIIT Workouts?
There are many ways to increase fitness. And I often get asked if high intensity interval training is a good way to do it. The answer to that question is both yes and no. It depends what your goals are in fitness, and more importantly where your body is in adapting...
8 DAILY ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS
There are a minimum number of supplements you can take daily that will help your body to function well. The following eight supplements are important. However, I do believe in the body’s capacity to heal and that each individual is different. Check out the list below...
Waste clearance of your brain
Your glymphatic system and sleepThe glymphatic system is a recently new discovery of the brain’s waste clearance system. The brain utilizes a unique system of tunnels and cells to promote efficient elimination of waste products, such as soluble proteins and...
Nose Breathing
I read a book titled, ‘Breath, The New Science of a Lost Art’ by James Nestor. I recommend everyone read it, as it has great information and history. So, why is nose breathing so important? Let us compare mouth and nose breathing first. Mouth breathing changes the...
WHY IS POSTURE IMPORTANT – THE IDEA/THEORIES OF FORWARD HEAD POSTURE
WHY IS POSTURE IMPORTANT - THE IDEA/THEORIES OF FORWARD HEAD POSTUREWhy do we talk about posture? Why is it that people just know that when they see someone bent over it is probably a sign that something is wrong? Or, when you see someone with really nice posture we...
3 Techniques to Rewire Your Stress Response
3 Easy Techniques to help you relax and rewire your body’s stress response We are living in a digital tech age. We are constantly bombarded with information, either on TV, computers, iPad or cell phones and this constant bombarded of increased sensory...
Foundations of Health – The Ground Floor with prevention
Foundations of Health – The Ground Floor with prevention The foundations of health requires four areas to be working optimally. These include: Breathing Bowel movements (Everyone loves to chat about their poop!) Blood sugar levels Sleep The only way one of...
Posture, why is it so important?
What’s the big deal? Why is Posture So Important? I often hear people say, ‘I know I’m slouching’, or ‘I know my neck is too far forward"’. I believe these people must innately know that their health and posture is intertwined. It is a scientific fact that...
Two things to improve your wellbeing
Two Things you can begin now to help improve your wellbeing: How often do you take time for yourself? So often I hear people talk about how busy they are, or how they are the ones who must take care of another; all the responsibilities they have. What...

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