Disclaimer: Before self diagnosing yourself with an underactive thyroid, get to your doctor and request a blood test! The hormonal panel test you request should include T3, T4 and TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone). T3 and T4 hormones regulate the rate of metabolism, while TSH regulates the output of these hormones. If your test shows you’re …
So, what if I told you taking a cold shower or bath each day can vastly improve your mood, keep your skin and hair healthy and burn fat too? You might call me a liar, and admittedly, I was skeptical at first too, but opting for cold showers or baths over hot ones takes some …
Hey all, I’d like to provide some background on what led me to start this blog. I’ve gained so much in my journey through a life of health & fitness, and I hope this story can help others who may be battling weight issues and see no solution in sight. You can change! If I …
Do you routinely wake up in a fog and hit the “snooze” button, rinse and repeat, until what seems like an hour has passed? Do you rely on coffee to make it through the work day? Do minor disputes or challenges leave you feeling overwhelmed? If these symptoms sound familiar, you may have a common …
Don’t abuse your kidneys! Unlike your liver, which has regenerative properties, your kidneys can only take so much abuse. Once renal failure sets in, your kidneys can only function with regular dialysis treatments and/or a kidney transplant. There’s no Option C. However, if detected early enough, the progress of kidney disease can be slowed and …
Sorry, Dairy Farmers of Canada, this blog post may offend you, but I can write what I want. This is my blog (note: I’m not affiliated with milkhaters.com) and I’m going to use it as my soap box, OK!? Besides, I can’t advocate for a product that leads to such widespread intolerance in so many …
Dietary fats are NOT evil and will NOT make you fat, despite the misleading name of the macro nutrient group. To clarify, there are vastly superior forms of fats that should be emphasized over lesser forms. The fat found in a double quarter pounder with cheese is not the same as those found in coconut …
In my first installment, I’ll discuss three must have, WHOLE FOODS, that are staples in my diet and come packed with a laundry list of benefits for the Average Joe to the Hockey Pro. You are what you eat. Or, more specifically, you are what you eat has eaten before ending up on your dinner …
