Author:Vancouver Health Coach

March 24, 2013 In News By Vancouver Health Coach

Healthy Skin Care – Anti Aging Skin Tips

In our quest to win the battle against pre-mature aging we are constantly searching for products and treatments that will maintain the youthful qualities of our skin. Some of the more serious external factors that can increase the loss of skin integrity are; overexposure to the sun, stress, smoking, pollution, and bad eating habits. The good news is that by combining the latest research in skin technology with some of the best home-remedy secrets, we can help prevent premature aging such as wrinkles and age spots. Some of these recent findings in skin care include effective anti-aging ingredients that claim to...

March 22, 2013 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

Largest, Longest, Smallest & Strongest Muscles in the Body

There are about 640 muscles in the body. They come in all shapes and sizes and perform many different functions. Here's a quick list of the largest, longest, smallest and strongest. Largest The Gluteus Maximus, one of three gluteal muscles, is located at the back of the hip and is commonly called the buttocks. It's main functions are hip extension and hip external rotation. Some great exercises to train the Gluteus Maximus muscles include squats, deadlifts and lunges. Longest The Sartorius are long thin muscles that run from the outside of the upper thigh down and across the leg to the inside of the...

March 6, 2013 In Fitness, News, Running, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You

Whether you are running for fun or planning on becoming part of the Olympic team one day, it's vitally important to ensure that you are wearing appropriate and correctly-fitting running shoes. Too many runners make a poor selection due to a lack of understanding of their foot type, but with a little care and forethought, it is possible to select a pair of shoes that will enhance your performance without compromising the condition of your foot structure. Feet come in three main types, normal, flat and high-arched. After a bath or shower, take a look at your damp footprint on the...

March 4, 2013 In Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Tackling Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Be In it to Win It

Nearly every person with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) also suffers from fatigue. As many as 9 in 10 experience fatigue that results in some way from multiple sclerosis. The causes of multiple sclerosis fatigue are not well understood, but some sources include problems associated with sleep disruption or depression. Others may experience fatigue that is induced by medications taken for other multiple sclerosis symptoms. Whatever the cause of your multiple sclerosis fatigue, take the advice of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation and Healthline experts to reduce your fatigue. Keep in mind, however, that the sources of multiple sclerosis fatigue may vary from person to person—so the...

March 4, 2013 In Holistic Health, News, Yoga By Vancouver Health Coach

What is Ayurvedic Medicine?

Ayurveda is a holistic healing science that originates from the ancient Vedic tradition of India. The word Ayurveda is the combination on two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science. So the definition of Ayurveda is the science of life. This healing science deals with the prevention of disease through a deeper connection with mind and body and is a complete way of life. Good to know: The Ayurvedic philosophy on health is more than just the prevention of disease; it is a life full of energy and balance. With a combination of physical, psychological and...

February 20, 2013 In Fitness, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Exercising in the Cold

Winter is upon us and as the mercury drops, most people dread the idea of being outside in freezing temperatures at all, let alone exercising in them. While working out in the cold can be invigorating, and according to some studies may even help you burn more calories, exercise outdoors can also be dangerous. So before you venture out into the arctic chill, here are a few tips to help you get prepared. Check Weather Forecast Even before you get ready to set foot outside, make sure to check the forecast. Don't forget to look at both the air temperature and the...

February 1, 2013 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Eliminating Toxins, Food, Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Vegan Noodle Soup for Cold and Flu Season

I love this soup for cold and flu season because it’s simple to make and packed full of immune supportive veggies and spices! I'll give you a quick lowdown before the recipe. Leafy green vegetables such as kale and swiss chard, along with broccoli and celery have a high amount of vitamin C, Mama Nature’s version of antibiotics. Vitamin A assists the liver with flushing toxins from the body to be safely eliminated and a healthy dose can be found in carrots. When you have a cold or flu, inflammation is part of your body’s immune response to fight off bacteria. (This is...

December 19, 2012 In Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight, Yoga By Vancouver Health Coach

Do You Sweat Too Much in Yoga?

While a true yoga practice incorporates more than just rigorous asana, there is no doubt that a heart-pumping Ashtanga Vinyasa or Power Yoga class is great for burning calories and shedding pounds. There are even more reasons to sweat when you do yoga, though, and the following are three good ones! The skin is the largest detoxing organ  It isn’t the liver, bladder or intestines, surprisingly. We live in an environment that is unfortunately filled with toxic chemicals. We take them in via the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we bathe in and drink. While you can...

December 14, 2012 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Eliminating Toxins, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Dandruff: The Real Root Cause

Dandruff is a hyper-proliferative affliction of the skin of the scalp, meaning that for some reason the skin has a rapid rate of turnover and flakes off in excessive amounts. Although emboldened with it's own scientific name, Pityriasis Simplex Capillitii (complete with no less than eleven syllables and a double 'ii' thrown in for good measure), the term 'dandruff' is really more of a wastebasket diagnosis, meaning that any number of factors can cause it. But even if they don't fess up directly, those dandruff shampoo manufacturers are betting that it's caused by a fungal infection. Just go take a look...

November 2, 2012 In Uncategorized By Vancouver Health Coach

Dial Down Your Stress Levels With Yoga

Yoga is one of the best ways of coping with the stress of modern life. It doesn’t involve drugs or great expense, and can be practiced by anyone of any age in any physical condition. Most adults spend their lives in a chronic state of being busy. Earning a paycheck, raising children, keeping up a household, and maintaining social relationships require effort and time, and the result is mental and physical stress. Chronic stress is harmful to health. Prolonged stress causes the secretion of various stress hormones, shallow, rapid breathing, and an elevated heart rate. Over time, stress can manifest...