Why do your eyes pop open at 3am? It’s not just you, you aren’t broken, it’s a common phenomenon related to the normal cycle of hormones like melatonin and cortisol as well as body temperature and other processes. Melatonin rises as darkness falls to aid sleep similarly, body temperature drops as the body winds down. … Continued
Would you say ‘yes’ to this 19 km hike? I’m thankful for all the years of slogging through workouts that allow me to say ‘yes’ to things like this… Healy Pass was a gorgeous sight, with wild flowers as far as the eye could see… Even with the smoky conditions, it was worth every step. … Continued
What you do BEFORE hip replacement or ANY type of surgery will affect your outcome. So, if you’re looking at any type of surgery, NOW is the time to get some strength training in. Obviously you may need some guidance for this, so don’t be shy about reaching out to a coach to help you … Continued
🚗💦 Trying to avoid bathroom stops by avoiding water? That’s not the life hack you think it is. Here’s what’s happening: When you don’t drink enough water, your urine becomes more concentrated. That concentrated urine contains higher levels of waste products that can irritate the lining of your bladder, increasing the feeling of urgency and … Continued
Did you know that you can train your bladder? Here’s a closer look at how bladder training works, the effects of frequent “just in case” peeing, and some best practices for maintaining bladder health, especially for women over 45. 1. Muscle Function: The bladder is a muscular organ that expands to hold urine and contracts … Continued
This is a reminder to anyone facing surgery or recovery from an injury, that there is pain free life on the other side. Hang in there! Do the ‘pre-hab’ & the rehab, follow your doctor’s orders, stick with it! I often forget that I’ve had BOTH hips replaced. This is remarkable considering how BIG these … Continued
This is a personal story with a little lesson at the end about what I learned with moving my daughter from Montreal to Calgary, first a bit of context: We spent 82 hours on the road (from Tuesday morning at 6am to Friday afternoon at 4pm), 50 of which we were in the car. Thus … Continued
I want to clarify something… I changed the name or my ‘title’ of my channel on Instagram & YouTube. I was the ‘Menopause Fat Loss Expert’, but given all the self proclaimed ‘experts’ out there, I don’t want to appear like one of the many grifters you see here… * Like ‘MD’s’ (chiropractors) giving nutrition … Continued
Who’da thought FIBER would be the answer to a good night’s sleep? Here’s a list of how fiber can positively impact sleep! Fiber improves sleep architecture (quality of sleep): Higher fiber leads to more slow-wave (deep) sleep. Lower fiber leads to lighter sleep with more awakenings. Fiber affects sleep via the gut-brain axis Fiber is … Continued
Are you struggling with sleep? I don’t think I’ve spoken to a woman over 40 these days who doesn’t have this issue. So, sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures… If you’ve considered CBD as a sleep aid, here’s the down low on what you can expect. 💤 Some Evidence CBD Can Improve Sleep Quality … Continued