WHY DO WE SUFFER FROM LOWER BACK PAIN?

Why Do We Suffer from Lower Back Pain? Have you ever noticed lower back pain that seems to keep popping up out of nowhere? Or that your back seems to give way as you are performing a routine task? Even though the lower back pain may seem out of place, it is most often...

EGGS AND CHOLESTEROL

Eggs have long been given a bad rap due to the high levels of cholesterol they contain in their yolks.  But, are they really a food to be avoided?  Recent research argues no and conversely encourages the inclusion of this super food in your diet.  Below we will...

DIETARY FAT

This week we will cover the third essential macronutrient, fat. Like carbohydrates, this topic has been largely disputed for many years. Our purpose today is to provide some clarity around fats (so when you hear the word “fat” you don’t automatically think...

ROLE MODELS

Why do we tend to look up to other people as inspiration for how to live our lives? The brain gravitates towards the path of least resistance and most efficiency in any given context. One such strategy is by creating archetypes, or model and associations, of people...

DIABETES AND INSULIN RESISTANCE

Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Type 2 Diabetes or Insulin resistance is a condition that affects the way the body uses blood sugar (glucose we get from food).  With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin, or there is an inability to use...

PROSTATE FUNCTION AND EXERCISE

Although prostate health may be difficult for some to talk about, it is the most common health problem for men. The prostate is a golf ball sized male sexual organ, located between the penis and rectum with the urethra (bladder) running right through the center of...