STRESS | BICARBONATE SYSTEM

Bicarbonate System Knowledge is power. Understanding what is going on inside your body can help you make more informed decisions when it comes to nutrition, physical activity and your overall lifestyle.   What is a Buffer? A buffering system is solution based...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | THE ZONE OF APPOSITION

Body Asymmetry and Breathing Mechanics The body is naturally asymmetrical, affecting all aspects of our movements and breathing mechanics.  A prime example of this is seen between the left and right hemispheres of the lungs and the diaphragm (the primary muscle used...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | THE IMPORTANCE OF BREATHING

Why is Breathing Important? To breathe is to live. Because breathing is second nature to almost everybody, we often don’t think twice about the quality of our breathing. However, our quality of breathing is directly related to our stress levels and vice versa. It...

COVID-19 AND MASK-RELATED RESPIRATORY ISSUES

COVID-19 and Mask-Related Respiratory Issues   The CDC may not recommend the use of N95 respirators for the general public because they can be more difficult to breathe in, but they are still the gold standard of respiratory protection for a reason. The effectiveness...