I heard a psychotherapist mention that "after all of this, there will be plenty of PTSD issues to work through". This also means that there will be plenty of people who under this chronic pandemic stress, will also have GI distress, IBS or increased pain issues. When the body is … [Read more...]
it is ok to eat carbohydrates
It is ok to eat carbohydrates! The question is not if you need carbohydrates, but how much. It IS okay to eat carbohydrates and necessary to consume them as an athlete. There are many articles and diets which label carbohydrates as ‘bad’. For athletes, both men and women, … [Read more...]
4 Steps to starting a hydration plan
Athletes exercising in summer months can suffer from dehydration especially when running or involved in endurance training. If you are a new runner, cyclist, triathlete or endurance athlete, here are my 4 steps to starting a hydration plan so you can avoid the symptoms of … [Read more...]
5 Things to know when choosing probiotics
Probiotics are not all created equal. Many tihngs in life are that way. But with more information, we can make better choices as to which probiotic is right for us. Here are 5 things you need to know when choosing probiotics: 1 - The strain of the probiotic. Your label should … [Read more...]
How to Fix Worsening Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivities are something I used to have. Before I got my adrenal exhaustion diagnosis in 2000, it seemed my food sensitivities just kept changing. I would get tested by my doctor with a blood sample, and every time, my sensitivities changed. I was now eliminating more … [Read more...]