Let’s imagine Jane. Jane is a 36 year old Spartan athlete and a marathon runner. She loves the weekend long runs with her Toronto running group. The people are great and keep her motivated. She normally laughs and jokes with her fellow runners but lately her mind has been elsewhere. For the last six months […]
When I started running, I had no idea what to eat. So, I just ate it all. With these 10 tips, you can begin to shift your metabolic state and your training results. 1. Start your Nutritional Training now. Just like you are training your muscles, you are training your brain and body to eat […]
Running. Is. Awesome. It releases endorphins. It takes us to our happy place. It gives you a sense of purpose and accomplishment. But when we are tired and stressed, getting to this place of freedom can seem like a constant uphill run. It’s not you. You may be suffering from Nutrient Deficiencies that can leave you feeling like […]
Strategies to REVERSE YOUR PYRAMID, Support your Immune System and Stress Response when under Pressure to Perform Anyone who works long hours has the potential for burn out. Runners, athletes and those who are trying to whip themselves into shape who work long hours AND train in their spare time are at a higher risk […]
Today’s world is demanding. We expect our body to perform. Foundational treatments provide long-standing results but take time to implement. Offering nutrient replacement via intravenous drip provides doses that can bypass the digestive system giving us results and the luxury of time to work on those foundational skills. What is an IV Vitamin Treatment? Introducing […]
In the midst of World Cup fandom, a number of interesting human behaviours come to light—both amidst players and fans. In watching how it all plays out, I have come to notice and try to explain some of the reactions and tactics that I have seen unfold. One of the main issues that tends to […]
The things you didn’t know about your pain medication that could hurt you. After winning a 24-hour track run in record time, Stephanie Ehret should have been celebrating. Instead she was in the hospital being treated for rhabdomyolosis[i]. This is a dangerous breakdown of muscle that can damage your kidneys. Turns out she wasn’t following […]
Personalized Testing to Impact your Performance is Pushing the limits with modern research. Want a competitive edge? This simple urine test will give you unique information to optimize your physiology. When I have an athlete come into the office, it is not necessarily how fast or strong they are that concerns me. What I am […]
Can the foods you eat impact your performance? Absolutely. So what if your “go to” super food is making you slow? As a Naturopathic Doctor, I am always looking to find the root cause to your concerns. If your performance is suffering, I look to understand the physiological pathways that are functioning sub optimally and […]
“The alarm beeps at 6am. She pours some magnesium powder into one of her three water bottles, straps them to her waist and is off before anyone in the house is awake”. If you have a performance problem like headaches, case studies are a vital key to discover trends and uncover patterns. In this runner, […]
