R is for Rest and RelaxationSpecifically rest for your GI system and relaxation for your muscular system.Let’s start with your Gut:There are many myths I’ve heard over the years about the giving our gut time off periodically. From juice cleanses, raw food diets, and liquid …

S is for salt Myth #1 – Salt is the direct cause of high blood pressure leading to a heart attack or stroke.The government (FDA, CDC, and AHA) currently recommends limiting salt intake to 2.3 grams per day.We’ve been told to fear salt (sodium) since the …

T is for Thermodynamics – specifically the laws of thermodynamics.Thermodynamics is the physics of energy. There are 4 laws of thermodynamics that are agreed upon in the physics world. These 4 laws describe how energy is transferred from one object to another.Let’s define a few …

V is for vegetarian and vegan diets.First of all, no, this is not a plant-based diet bashing post.I have friends who have religious preferences towards not consuming animal products and those who have moral convictions against eating anything ‘that has eyes’.This is more of a …

The 3 W’s of weight lossWhyWhatWhenWith all the apps and websites that proudly proclaim they are your solution to weight loss, who do you trust?Should you be losing weight?How do you know you are losing the right kind of weight? After all we need to …

Xanthan GumOther names: Bacterial Polysaccharide, Corn Sugar Gum, Goma Xantana, Gomme de Sucre de Maïs, Gomme de Xanthane, Gomme Xanthane, Polysaccharide Bactérien, Polysaccharide de Type Xanthane, Polysaccharide Xanthane, Xanthan, Xanthomonas campestris.It was discovered during the Great Depression when scientists were looking to improve the conversion of …

Yogurt is a common food item, and for some a daily staple.It provides protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals.There are even dairy-free options for those who are lactose intolerant.What really is yogurt?Yogurt is a fermented dairy product that contains millions of micro-organisms. The most common strains …

The standard of care for losing certain hormones, like thyroid or insulin, is dealt with swiftly by providing replacements. Why is the replacement of estrogen, progesterone, and in some cases, testosterone, not the same? The decline in sex hormones does not get the same attention, research focus, or respect. Other hormones, when in a state […]

Q is for Quality of LifeOver the years, I have helped others with some aspect of improving their health. Most people come to me for physical therapy and/or nutrition aiming to improve their quality of life.They want fewer aches and pains. Few pounds. Stronger bodies. Stronger …

Protein is a hot topic.What is the best source?How much do you need?What are the government guidelines? Protein is considered the most satiating macronutrient of the three. It contains 4 calories per gram and provides life-sustaining properties not found in fat or carbohydrates. Our bodies NEED …