It seems like all news surrounding various “diets” are either all or none stories. Various named diets are put forth as the “only way or best way to achieve your goals” or sure to cause “disease, death and failure.” As with most issues the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Of particular concern are […]
Brain Function
Improve focus, concentration, energy and motivation. Safely and naturally
Neuro-FC, a revolutionary brain performance formula like no other. This classification of supplement or neutraceutical are sometimes called nootropics. There are several natural compounds that influence brain chemistry in a way that can positively impact cognitive performance, physical performance, focus, concentration, motivation and more. The ingredients in Neuro-FC have been put together in a way […]
Is Coffee a Health Food or Not?
Coffee is by far the most researched food in the world. After centuries of myth, conventional wisdom, rumor and poor research we have finally begun asking the right questions and the overwhelming majority of the evidence is YES, coffee is a health food. You may find that coffee can be an excellent addition to […]
Top 7 signs your cravings are damaging your brain.
And what you can do about it. One comment about cravings. The secret to defeating cravings is NOT willpower. The secret is to not have them. According to neurologist and author, Dr. Dale Bredesen, the human body is genetically adapted to deal with about 15 grams per day of sugar. That is about the […]
That’s just OFFAL:
Anti aging coming from an unlikely place Is food getting boring. How much variety do you really have? After all, diversity of food contributes to more fun in your kitchen, more energy for you to get things done and far better personal health in general. Are you looking to make a change to your lifestyle […]
January in Ottawa. Skating to work. Anti-Aging. Genetics
This past January 2018, I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at the 12 annual health and wellness expo in Ottawa Ontario, the beautiful capital of our neighbors to the north. Ottawa is an impressive city where the inhabitants bubble over with pride when they point out all of the great amenities they […]
Optimize your exercise to burn fat and utilize ketones.
The 4th way: Lose and use fat for energy. The type of exercise you do can either contribute to burning ketones (derived from fat) or it can pull you out of ketosis and promote glucose or sugar burning. For those who are interested in promoting ketosis and you are already exercising, it is important […]
Can Toxicity Be the Answer?
Can aging, thyroid health, weight gain, athletic performance, blood sugar and hormones all benefit from just a little toxicity? Maybe, but first let us define toxicity. Toxicity is the degree to which a substance can damage an organism. The only way you could benefit from toxicity is if the toxic agent has hormetic properties, […]
What Research Says about Intermittent Fasting
If you’ve read my most recent posts you might’ve gotten the idea that starving yourself is a new form of treatment for nearly everything. That’s only partially true… Without going too deep into the science, I’d like to take this moment to explain some concepts and review some research that is relevant to this conversation. […]
Why are Concussions Different Today Compared to 30 Years Ago?
*This post is written for anyone experiencing chronic brain based symptoms – not just concussion. Why are concussions different today compared to 30 years ago? In many ways, they are not. And the understanding of brain health is much better today than it was 30 years ago. Diagnostic criteria has expanded for sure. However, the […]
