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End of Summer Energy Drop?

Are you suffering from an “end of summer energy crash”? The summer season is a time for travelling, outdoor activities and backyard BBQ’s. Great fun! Unfortunately, these can be energy drainers.

Here are a few tips to restore your energy and get the most out of the last 2 weeks of summer!

Limit the Intake of refined sugar. It tastes great at the time. Howver, your blood sugar levels will fluctuate resulting in a drop in energy. This will also create cravings for late night snacking.

Increase your Protein Intake in the morning. Eggs are a great source of protein. Take advantage of the fresh seasonal fruits and make a smoothie! Here is my favorite recipe:

one cup or fresh berries, half a banana, one cup of vanilla almomd milk, 1 scoop of  whey protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, a fe ice cubes and a pinch of water. Add ingredients to blender and enjoy!

Make an effort to include protein based snacks in your diet throughout the day. Add 1/2 cup of hummus to some raw veggies and pack a small amount (1/2 cup) of nuts or seeds for your car ride!

Include 4oz of protein with lunch and dinner and opt for complex carbs (sweet potato, whole wheat pasta,brown rice in place of refined (white).

Increase your intake of water. Not only is it necessary for hydration, it is important for detoxifying the body. High toxic load will drive your energy levels down.

Schedule your September Nutrition Session today to get your diet bck on track and enjoy a complimentary ION Foot Detox session.

 

 

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End of Summer Energy Drop?

Are you suffering from an “end of summer energy crash”? The summer season is a time for travelling, outdoor activities and backyard BBQ’s. Great fun! Unfortunately, these can be energy drainers.

Here are a few tips to restore your energy and get the most out of the last 2 weeks of summer!

Limit the Intake of refined sugar. It tastes great at the time. Howver, your blood sugar levels will fluctuate resulting in a drop in energy. This will also create cravings for late night snacking.

Increase your Protein Intake in the morning. Eggs are a great source of protein. Take advantage of the fresh seasonal fruits and make a smoothie! Here is my favorite recipe:

one cup or fresh berries, half a banana, one cup of vanilla almomd milk, 1 scoop of  whey protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, a fe ice cubes and a pinch of water. Add ingredients to blender and enjoy!

Make an effort to include protein based snacks in your diet throughout the day. Add 1/2 cup of hummus to some raw veggies and pack a small amount (1/2 cup) of nuts or seeds for your car ride!

Include 4oz of protein with lunch and dinner and opt for complex carbs (sweet potato, whole wheat pasta,brown rice in place of refined (white).

Increase your intake of water. Not only is it necessary for hydration, it is important for detoxifying the body. High toxic load will drive your energy levels down.

Schedule your September Nutrition Session today to get your diet bck on track and enjoy a complimentary ION Foot Detox session.

 

 

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July Health Talk about Golf Biomechanics

Change Your Mechanics, Not Just Your Swing

Many of us make the mistake of trying to correct our golf swing by changing our swing technique, when many times the problem lies in our biomechanics. As we scan through our body mechanics, it is evident that our body works in an alternating stability and mobility fashion. If you have one of the following issues out of synch, it could lead to lack of range of motion or increased segmental instability that will significantly throw off your shot or reduce your potential yardage…  [Read More about Golf Biomechanics]

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Summer Nutrition Tips

Summer can be a challenging time to stay on track with your nutrition. Backyard bbq’s, high sugar beverages and alcohol tend to sabotage our diet and increase waistlines! Follow a few of these simple tips to stay on track:
Enjoy Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables. Berries, melons and greens are packed with nutrients and also help to keep you hydrated.
Choose fresh garden salads to compliment grilled meats in place of high fat potato and mayo based salads.
Stay hydrated with water and a slice of lemon or lime in place of high sugar juices and coolers. Try a berry tea on ice.
Enjoy raw vegetable platters with hummus in place of chips and high fat dips.
Practice portion control and avoid overeating.
Summer fun is often food based. Allow your fun to be in the form of healthy plant based season foods and reward yourself with the occasional piece of organic chocolate or frozen yogurt.
Summer is an excellent time to start a management program….make your appointment with me today and receive a free ION Foot Detox with your session.
In good health,
Mary

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Detecting and Preventing Heat Related Emergencies

Summer is here and we all know what that means, increased exposure to high temperatures and humidity. Have you ever noticed how much your appetite decreases, your body fatigues and headaches pursue after a few hours in the sun? This is probably because you haven’t been taking the preventative measures to keep yourself hydrated. In order to keep hydrated you must consume water before, during and after exercise, especially when outdoors. Total body sweat loss up to 2% can account for a substantial 15-20% performance decrease! We must ensure an adequate intake of natural electrolyte sources as well as water to maintain healthy sugar levels for the body. This in turn, helps the body maintain proper fluid balance and muscle functioning. Excellent sources include coconut water, bananas, tomatoes and many other fruits and leafy greens. Eating a proper diet, consisting of decreased fat intake, and an increased fruit and vegetable consumption, will help promote fun in the sun.

 

Other important factors to abide by, when exercising in the sun:

  • TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS! Allow your body the proper cool down time in between exercise intervals to maintain a healthy core temperature
  • Wear light coloured, loose fitted clothing
  • Ensure shady or indoor areas where cooler temperatures can be found
  • Learn if you may be pre-disposed to heat related emergencies by taking a look at your family history and talking to your family physician
  • If possible wear water repellent synthetic gear
  • Avoid alcohol consumption, as it further dehydrates your body!
  • Apply an SPF of at least 30 before exposure to sun, and reapply after excessive sweating or swimming
  • HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! If taking part in outdoor activities lasting longer than 1 hour try drinking drinks consisting of half water and half electrolytes (i.e. half Gatorade, half water)
  • EXTRA CAUTION: young children, the elderly and anyone with high blood pressure or any mental or physical illnesses needs to take extra precautions when out in the heat.

 

So with these tips in mind, go out and continue to have fun in the sun!

 

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Listen to Your Body!

Listen to your body. It sounds like an odd request doesn’t it? You’re probably wondering “What exactly am I listening for?”

Here are a few common examples:

  • Pain
  • Fatigue/Insomnia
  • Anxiety/Stress
  • High blood pressure/High cholesterol
  • Eczema/Allergies
  • Digestive issues/Bloating

These are all your body’s attempt to:

1) Tell you something is wrong internally;

2) Motivate you to make health and lifestyle changes to improve it.

To help you pay better attention to your body, try writing your symptoms down. Start with tracking:

  • When did my symptoms start?
  • What makes it better or worse?  For example, certain food, stress, and various activities can improve or worsen all of the above symptoms.

Listening to what your body is trying to tell you, through your symptoms, is the first step to helping you get your health on the right track.  The second step is seeking the guidance of a qualified health care professional who can assess and treat not only your symptoms, but the underlying causes of your health conditions, in order to support life-long health.

Naturopathic medicine is a proactive approach to health care that can improve many health conditions including the ones listed above, by integrating:

  • Comprehensive Naturopathic Assessment
  • Clinical Nutrition Counselling
  • Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
  • Lifestyle Counselling
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Homeopathy

Dr. Odette Bulaong, ND is offering COMPLIMENTARY 15 minute naturopathic consultations so you can learn how naturopathic medicine can help you achieve your goals in health and life.

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Golf tip: Drive farther by using your Stretch Shortening Cycle

Next time you are at the range, try speeding up the back swing, creating a good stretch through the shoulder, and quickly transferring your backswing into your downswing. This trick to use your stretch shortening cycle of transferring forces is just one technique to create better biomechanics, resulting in greater distance in your shot. Reduce the flaws in your biomechanics so you can focus more on your game. Sign up for a video biomechanics analysis to find out how to improve your game, either from increasing certain ranges, or stabilizing others.

 

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Let’s Talk About Dynamic Posture

Dr. Oh will be giving  a complimentary lecture on how understanding posture principles will help maintain a healthy body.

Spaces are limited so sign up Now Dynamic Posture lecture by dropping into our office or calling 905.604.9355

Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012

Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: Form & Function Clinic

Dynamic Posture Lecture