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July 27, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Food Sensitivities, Intolerances and Allergies

Gluten Sensitivity Enteropathy is an autoimmune inflammatory condition that refers to a group of different types of gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other foods derived from these grains. The most extreme subgroup is celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune condition. One percent of Americans are estimated to have celiac disease. When individuals with celiac disease consume gluten, their bodies have an immune response that results in damage to the intestinal villi. Some individuals who experience distress when eating gluten-containing products and show improvement after following a gluten-free diet may have gluten intolerance, instead of...

July 27, 2014 In Ask The Expert: Health & Fitness Advice, Fitness, News, Spotlight, Uncategorized, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

Ask The Expert: Avoiding Low Back Pain in Golf

Whether it’s the sunny skies we have seen in late March, the recently re-crowned #1 player in the world wearing ‘Sunday-Red’, or the near approaching 1st major of the season on the PGA Tour, you must be getting excited for the beginning of the golf season! Research has shown that golf injuries do occur at high frequencies.  To no surprise, the number 1 injury associated with the game of golf is Low Back Pain.  Statistics show that 1 out of 2 golfers will experience some type of low-back-pain or injury during their playing career. Why is this so prevalent, you might...

July 26, 2014 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Workouts By Natasha Linton

Are You Getting the Fat Loss Results You Want from Weight Machines? Free Weights vs. Weight Machines

Since the 1970’s the Nautilus machines have been promising awesome results in little time and one body part at a time. And since the 1970’s gym members wanting fat loss results from performing a circuit workout on weight machines have yet to see real results. This is one reason avid gym goers still look the same as they did last year and not any more defined and not any smaller. Weight machines are attractive to gym members because they are easy to use and require little instruction. All you have to do is look at the picture on the machine...

July 25, 2014 In Food and Recipes, News By Vancouver Health Coach

5 Nutrition Tips to Tolerate Exams

It’s getting close to that time.. and it does not have to be that dreadful! Nutrition plays a critical role in optimal cognitive function. Here are my top 5 suggestions to help contribute to your success when studying for & writing exams. 1. I’m sure you’ve heard it before but really, Eat Breakfast!!! Breakfast is generally best consumed within 1-2 hours of waking up. I cannot stress the importance of eating breakfast enough!! And I am not referring to your morning coffee . A healthful and balanced breakfast will help you stay focused, improve your concentration and provide you with long lasting energy...

July 25, 2014 In Food, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Where do Parasites Live?

Guess what is living in your intestines? Parasites.  You may now be wondering what these freaky little creatures are and why are they choosing to set up camp in your body?  You also may have only heard of parasites in infected animals or in foreign countries. However, parasites are around us everyday no matter the conditions.  These microscopic creatures are on the rise due to an increase in international travel, contamination of water and food supply, overuse of chemicals, mercury and prescription antibiotics. Parasites can negatively effect our health, it's that simple.  However, getting rid of them is not so easy. ...

July 24, 2014 In Fitness, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Your Trainer Possibly Hates Working With You Because Of These Things

In my last post I gave 5 reasons why your current trainer might not be the one to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. This time I want to talk about why it might not actually be your trainer that’s the problem. It might actually be you! As a trainer I can tell you that over the years I’ve worked with a ton of amazing people. I’ve also worked with quite a few clients who I could barely stand to train. Below is a pretty common list of trainer pet peeves. Lets make sure you aren’t guilty of these...

July 23, 2014 In Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Five Ayruvedic Ways to Fight the Cold and Flu Season

Well, it’s that time of year, and people are dropping like flies from the cold and flu. Why is it that almost everyone succumbs to sickness during that fall, and how can we prevent it? From the perspective of medical science, a cold or flu is caused by one of over 200 different viruses, most commonly one of the rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, influenza viruses or the adenoviruses. Typical symptoms include cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, and fever, and while most people get better in about seven to ten days, some symptoms can last up to three weeks or longer. While...

July 23, 2014 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Natural Solutions for Stress Relief

In today’s modern world, many things can cause people to become stressed. Family situations, problems at work, personal finances and more can create anxiety, which may lead to depression if not addressed. People need to find ways to stop stress before it gets to unreasonable levels. Thankfully, there are numerous natural ways to stop stress in its tracks. Many of these options can be done in the privacy and comfort of one’s own home. Most are also budget-friendly. However, a few stress relief techniques may require the expertise of a trained professional. Massage Massage can be done at many spas and at...

July 22, 2014 In Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Relieve Pain With Contrast Hydrotherapy

What is it?  Contrast hydrotherapy is a gentle, do-it-yourself, cost-effective approach to include in your pain management plan. Switching from hot and cold temperatures quickly requires tissues to adapt, increases metabolic activity in the tissue, and induces a pumping mechanism in your blood vessels. When heat is applied, your vessels dilate, allowing more blood flow into the area. When cold is applied, your vessels constrict, and blood flow is restricted. This pumping mechanism is very beneficial to the injured tissue as it brings nutrients, white blood cells, and inflammatory mediators to the area. What is it used for? Used for osteoarthritis, muscle...

July 22, 2014 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Food, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Could You Be Iron Deficient?

Being iron deficient is not unheard of and may be more common than we realize. Iron is a super important mineral needed to form hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout each part of our bodies starting from the lungs. This mechanism is essential for our survival. We need sufficient amounts of iron for many functions in the body which include circulation, energy production, immune system function, digestion, utilization of nutrients (especially fatty acids) and cognitive function.. just to name a few. Iron is a mineral needed most in women (especially during pregnancy, breast feeding and menstruation)...