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…
Maintaining Muscle For Seniors
There is some interesting research coming out of McMaster University regarding…
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.…
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…
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…
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…