Why Everyone Needs Some Yoga

You are well aware that today’s modern lifestyle is a killer.  The daily stress…


Supplementing the Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D has been getting a lot of positive press over the last 5 years…


Treatment for Frozen Shoulder

If you notice that your shoulder’s range of motion is becoming less and…


Take Control of Your Hypertension

It isn’t a surprise that our North American lifestyle is a killer for our…


Warning! Sushi Can Be a Danger to Your Health

Recent research has linked sushi to an increased risk of cardiovascular…


Champagne, Gingerbread, Candy Canes and Chocolate

A Before the Holidays Detox Part 2 – The Liver Detoxification, protein…


Champagne, Gingerbread, Candy Canes and Chocolate

A Before the Holidays Detox Such an exciting time of year, the party…


Knee Pain -- Baker’s Cyst

Do you sometimes get an uncomfortable feeling behind your knee when you try and…


A “New” Healthful Oil – Camelina

From Saskatchewan there is a “new” healthful oil on the market, camelina.…


Palm Oil (and Orangutans Too)

If you read my book The Last Tango with Butter you’ll see that I’m a promoter…


Can I Eat My Fruit Basket?

In the health industry there is a debate about the merits of fruit in the…


The Paleo Diet – A Review

You probably know it as the Paleo diet, but it has also been called the…


Healthy Snacking

You’ve probably noticed that if you go too long without eating your mental…


Maintaining Muscle For Seniors

There is some interesting research coming out of McMaster University regarding…


Benefits of Bare Feet

At Healthy Habits I often ask clients to take off their shoes and exercise in…


Summer Bean Salad Recipe

This week I thought I’d share an easy bean salad recipe that I love to make in…


Fascial Fitness – Part 2

We introduced you to the term fascia in our July 1 blog, Fascial Fitness – Part…


Fascial Fitness – Part 1

It is easy to imagine the impact of exercise on muscles, bones and even joints.…


Omega-3 and Beef

In an earlier blog (see Inflammation – An Epidemic posted on March 31, 2013) we…


Dysbiosis, a Leaky Gut and Inflammation

We have been focusing a lot lately on inflammation in the body – which for many…


Taking Your Anti-Inflammatory Diet Wherever You Go

This blog is sixth in a series on implementing an anti-inflammatory lifestyle…


Anti-Inflammatory Part 5 – Fats

This blog is fifth in a series on implementing an anti-inflammatory lifestyle…


Our Love Hate Relationship with Dairy

North Americans love dairy.  Cheese, cheese sauces, milk, yogurt, and ice cream…


Is Gluten-free Just a Fad?

For the last couple of weeks we’ve been focusing on inflammation, a chronic…


Are Unnecessary Beverages Filling Up Your Bucket?

Last week we got you thinking about your bucket.  That is the empty bucket…


Inflammation – An Epidemic

Allergies, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, skin disorders, irritable bowel…


Functional Movement Screening

At Healthy Habits we believe that posture and alignment are the root of lasting…


Aerobic Versus Anaerobic Training

When I first started training and coaching regular individuals (as opposed to…


Spring Cleaning

Spring is a time of renewed energy, I like to use the changes of the season to…


Coconut

At Healthy Habits we are big fans of coconut.  It is frustrating that main…


Fermented Foods - A Condiment for Good Health

Many diets from around the world include foods that are fermented, a chemical…


Low Intensity Laser Therapy

Although low intensity laser therapy (LILT) isn’t familiar to most recreational…


Leucine and Weight Loss

Here at Healthy Habits we like to stress the importance of a diet low in…


Salmon for Your Heart and Brain

The average North American does not get enough Omega-3 essential fatty acids…


Flexibility -- Use It Or Lose It

As we get older our flexibility deteriorates, often due to a less active…


Beat the Winter Blahs with a Strong Immune System

It’s that time of year…when many of our colleges, friends and family are out of…


Happy New Year!

Traditionally it is the time of year to make resolutions.  Unfortunately for…