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July 10, 2014 In Emotional Health, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Five Ways to Incorporate Meditation into Your Work Day

Meditation is a practice in which an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or as an end in itself. Here are 5 ways you can incorporate this practice into your daily routine. 1. Silence before email. Morning meditation gives you a chance at clarity before your mind becomes busy with the thoughts and activities of the day. If your routine wake-up involves checking your inbox in bed, swap your mobile phone for a few minutes of morning silence. Have a comfortable cushion set up in a peaceful area of your home. Make it a...

July 9, 2014 In Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Can’t Lose Weight? Is Your Autonomic Nervous System Balanced?

Many people think that in order to become healthy they must lose some weight. Actually the opposite is true. In order to lose weight, one must have good health. The truth of the second statement can be seen in gyms everywhere, where people honestly do put in their exercise time and eat a diet of rabbit food, and still despite all their efforts, the fat does not budge, or not to the point expected for the effort put in. The frustration in these people is palpable. Their trainers that are giving them killer workouts are also frustrated. What is going...

July 9, 2014 In News, Spotlight, Yoga By Vancouver Health Coach

Which Yoga Practice fits You Best? Yoga for Different Needs

Although the positive effects of yoga on the human body can be significant, yoga should not be thought of as just another fitness program. Yoga is about uniting the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. It is not a competition, and yoga teachers are not like a typical fitness coach. Yoga teachers are also students, and they are always in the process of practicing and learning. Yoga is for people at any point on their journey to a healthier, happier, more productive lifestyle. Different styles of yoga are available for people with different needs. Within the various types of yoga,...

July 7, 2014 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

6 Movements You Should Be able to Easily Do: Part 1

These are exercises that should be no problem at all if our body is functioning well. If you have difficulty with any one of them - you simply cannot do them or you have pain, there are body dysfunctions that should be addressed. Our bodies are meant to move, and when movement becomes a problem due to a lack of strength or flexibility, our lives can close down as we find ourselves no longer capable of doing the things we want. Stairs become a problem, getting in and out of cars or chairs difficult, or we have trouble carrying groceries home. Training...

July 6, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight, Uncategorized By Vancouver Health Coach

How To Be Gluten-Free Without Being Socially Awkward

No one wants to be socially awkward. However no one wants to eat something they know causes unpleasant symptoms, either. For the 1 in 133 people worldwide suffering with Celiac disease, or the 6-7% of people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, living gluten-free (GF) is not easy. There has been a tremendous increase in availability, variety and quality of gluten-free products in recent years. However, there are still many facets of gluten-free living that create a ton of awkward social moments. Let’s start with the dinner party. Being a guest in someone’s home, who you know put a ton of effort into...

July 5, 2014 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Fitness, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Heart Rate Monitors: Gadget or Fitness Tool?

You have seen athletes training for marathons, triathlons to the guy that has a garage full of every piece of fitness equipment ever sold on TV wearing heart rate monitors at one point or another. But what exactly is their purpose? How is it going to give me the body I want? Should you include a heart rate monitor in your gym bag? No matter what your goals are, whether it is to lose weight, strengthen your heart, relieve stress, improve your health, or build muscle; wearing a heart rate monitor can help you achieve those goals by helping you find...

July 3, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Vegan & Gluten-Free Smoothie Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Smoothie vs Pumpkin Spice Latte

"I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion” Henry David Thoreau Have you been thinking about ordering a Tall Pumpkin Spice Latte but somehow you are resisting the 300-calorie drink that delivers 3 tablespoons of sugar! Try this gluten-free Phytonutrient Rich Pumpkin Spice Smoothie (and enjoy a small coffee on the side). For only 200 calories and without any refined sugar, this Superfood drink delivers phytonutrients like beta-carotene that have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers. The carminative spices, ginger and cinnamon, reduce gas in the stomach and help with the digestion of...

July 1, 2014 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

Runner’s Knee: Beating the Injury

On Sunday, August 25 I went to Whistler, British Columbia to be a team Physiotherapist for a group of three athletes taking part in Ironman Canada. A 3.8KM swim, 180 KM bike, and 42KM run. The sheer determination and strength, both physical and mental, of the 2800 + contestants is absolutely amazing. Training and competing in such an intense race requires the proper “pre-hab” and re-hab. In the following weeks I will go through the 4 major injuries encountered by these athletes in the marathon portion of their race. Week 1: Runner’s Knee What is it? Runner’s Knee, clinically known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome...

June 30, 2014 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, News, Product Reviews By Vancouver Health Coach

Manitoba Harvest Coupon Code: We love Organic Hemp Hearts!

Why are these Organic Hemp Hearts so good and healthy? Organic Hemp Hearts are packed full of protein with 10 grams of plant-based protein per 30 gram serving size. Hemp Hearts are a great way to get an ideal ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3‘s including the rare EFA known as Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA). Testimonials have shown that GLA alone helps with arthritis, joint mobility, eczema, hormonal balance, migraines, menopause in women, healthy cholesterol & blood pressure levels and even weight management. Manitoba Harvest Organic Hemp Hearts contain no additives or preservatives. These Hemp hearts are also made in a dedicated hemp...

June 28, 2014 In Emotional Health, News By Vancouver Health Coach

Job Loss and Emotional Distress

One way to visualize emotional equilibrium – that much sought-after sense of “balance” – is as a literal scale or balance. The weight on one side is made up of two factors: your individual vulnerability to distress, and the stressors presently in your life. The counterbalance is made up of your coping skills, and the quantity and quality of support you have or can access. Individual vulnerability to distress is largely a measure of temperament; whether you are easy-going and handle change or uncertainty without much worry, or whether you have a more anxious or ruminating temperament and have a hard time...