It’s no surprise that sugar isn’t a health food. But, did you know that sugar has a very interesting effect on your brain. Studies have shown that not only does excess amounts sugar impair our cognitive skills but it also reduces our self-control. Consuming sugar triggers the reward center of the brain leading to cravings...Read More
Of course, we all do. If I gave you 2 things that would help you improve your posture would you do them 2x day for 7 days. You brush your teeth 2x/day, right? (well maybe only one but I floss sometimes). Doesn’t your body deserve the same attention your teeth do? Get on with...Read More
Of all of the vitamins that work together, none cooperate more closely than the B vitamins. The B-complex vitamins play a fundamental and far-reaching role in terms of our health. The 8 B-complex vitamins include: •B1 (thiamine) which helps break down carbohydrates •B2 (riboflavin) helps break down carbohydrates and fats •B3 (niacin and niacinamide) work...Read More
#thehundred It is a breathing exercises first and foremost. Do it with your head down, your knees bent on the floor or lift but just doing it. Feel your ribcage expand and deflate with each breath. Now play with your opposition, lengthen your tailbone, reach our arms, reach your legs if they are long. Pump...Read More
Our feet support our whole body. They take an enormous amount of pressure and force each day. How we distribute weight into our feet effects our feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back. All parts of our feet and movement of our feet and ankles have purpose The arches absorb the impact with each step ...Read More
Whole grains have been promoted for years as a beneficial food to help support heart health and for good reason. Some of the key nutrients found in whole grains include fiber, vitamins – particularly B vitamins, including niacin, thiamin and folate and minerals – such as zinc, iron, magnesium and manganese. The exact amounts of nutrients...Read More
I have been a client at Pilates in Guelph for ~15 years! I have done all types of classes: mat, reformer, tower, pre- and post-natal pilates and, more recently, individual sessions with Sarah. I am also a triathlete, training and competing in triathlon of all distances from sprint (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run) to...Read More
Want to give your body a boost? https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/candied-walnut-pear-leafy-green-salad One of the best ways to ensure that our hearts remain healthy and functioning at peak performance is making sure our diets provide the nutrients we need. Leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and collard greens are well-known sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and a...Read More
Scoliosis, do you have it? A functional scolosis isn’t as bad as this child. But it shows you the changes that happen in a body if there are twists and side bends. You likely do. But did you know there are 2 types of ‘scoliosis.’ Unless you have been diagnosed by a health care professional,...Read More
