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My Work Space and Penchant For Minimalism

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After mentioning my favourite chair and a couple of adjustable standing desks in my last newsletter, I had a few readers ask me to share what my work station looks like. Read more

 

3-Minute Fat Burn Routine

If you take a short 30-60 second break after doing this 3-minute routine and repeat it another 2 times, you'll experience an effective high intensity interval workout in about 10 minutes.

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With each of the footwork drills described, aim to do between 10 to 15 repetitions. Read more

 

ABOX 2021 Massage Gun Review

This is a look at the 2021 version of the ABOX massage gun along with a run through of muscle groups that I typically work on with this gun. The ABOX massage gun is powerful, maneuverable, and surprisingly quiet even on its maximum setting.

To learn more about the ABOX 2021 massage gun, feel free to visit: Read more

 

The Truth About Alkalizing Your Blood

Is it true that the foods and beverages you consume cause your blood to become more alkaline or acidic?

Contrary to popular hype, the answer is: not to any significant degree.

The pH of your blood is tightly regulated by a complex system of buffers that are continuously at work to maintain a range of 7.35 to 7.45, which is slightly more alkaline than pure water. Read more

 

Simple Daily Wake-Up for the Legs

This is a relatively simple mobility routine that you can do daily to wake up your legs and have them ready for a wide variety of activities of daily living.

The emphasis is on activating the tissues through your posterior chain - mainly your hamstrings and calves - and through the front of your ankle and foot region. Read more

 

Covid-19 Vaccine

As we begin a new year, please note that we're offering a mini-flash sale on the following two items at our catalogue:

Organic Green Food Blend Powder - 14% off - our flagship mineral-rich formula that supports immune function, optimal digestion, and healthy bones, teeth, hair, skin, and nails:

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How to Increase Your Value

Originally Posted in October of 2019

Soon after graduating from school, I moved to the arctic of Alaska to run my first chiropractic clinic. I was 24 years old and grateful for the opportunity to be of service to the First Nations community there and the chance to pay back my student loans and create a small nest egg for the future.

My work days were long and it was mostly a lonely existence - back then, even a phone call home to Canada was $2 a minute, so most of my down time was spent reading, writing, and making plans for the future. Read more

 

Mental Health Is Mostly Invisible

Through the works of Sebastian Junger, I was surprised to learn that in all societies, as affluence rises, so do rates of depression and suicide.  

Jim Carey once said that he hoped that everyone could become rich and famous so that they would have the chance to realize that material wealth and prestige do not bring lasting peace or happiness.  

Toward the end of his life, Robin Williams said that he used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone, only to realize that it is even worse to end up with people who make you feel alone. Read more

 

Tomato Chicken Curry Recipe

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For those who are 100% plant-based, I would suggest adding extra cauliflower or even 1 chopped yellow flesh potato in place of the chicken breasts. Read more

 

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