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In the last blog post, we touched on the basics of bodybuilding, as well as the importance of functional training and adopting a healthy lifestyle. In the second part of the blog post, we will be delving into detail on the major hormones involved. The list is not exhaustive. I will try to be as concise as I can while emphasizing the key points of each element. Leptin- Leptin is the...

I want to start by saying that, yes, I know I’m super lucky to live in the Commercial Drive area and I'm enchanted with the many wonders of this neighbourhood. That being said, I’m hoping to take some of the guess work out of knowing where to shop and eat for those new to the area, and anyone looking to take a trip to see what the Drive has to...

Adult colouring is exploding in popularity and I couldn’t be happier about it! I lack creative ability when it comes to drawing - stick people and poorly shaped flowers are about the extent of my ability, so I usually don’t bother trying. I do, however, enjoy colouring in the artwork of other (actually talented) artists and will admit to owning a pencil case FULL of colouring pencils for many years...

While I’ve finally made the choice to sit in the sunshine and just start writing, it has been weeks since my last post and I had started to allow a little guilt to follow me the whole way. Stress has been the problem and, though I identified it, finding the actual source and then working through it properly can be challenging. I ultimately realized that by increasing my mental load...

There is a lot of confusing information out there today about our food and how it’s grown, so I’d like to offer some clarity. Unlike creating a hybrid plant by cross breeding two varieties of the same type of plant, there’s a newer process that involves changing a species’ genetic make-up in a laboratory. You may already know that GMO means Genetically Modified Organism, but do you know how it impacts the planet,...

We hear about enzymes and that they’re important to our health, but what are they really? And what function do they serve in our bodies? Here I’ll break it down into straightforward terms and offer tips on the best way to obtain them. Enzymes essentially act as a trigger for a range of chemical reactions and interactions in our bodies. They are the catalysts for regular functions like thinking, sleeping,...