What is blood sugar and why are high levels a problem? Here’s what you need to know about A1C, fasting glucose and all things related to blood sugar. What is blood sugar? Blood sugar, otherwise known as blood glucose, is the body’s main source of energy. When we eat carbohydrates, the digestive process breaks them…
I recently found myself looking in the mirror and being grateful for my body fat. It was the first time in my life that I’d ever had such a feeling. My epiphany was: Body fat has a purpose. It is an integral part of any healthy organism. We all need it if we want to…
Recovery is the foundation: from sickness, exercise, injury, hEDS/HSD flares, jet lag and more. Recovering well allows you to live and train well. Notably, recovery is not just about sleep and static rest on the couch even though those can be components of it.
What is blood pressure and why is hypertension a problem? Here’s what you need to know about this important health metric. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measurement of the amount of force the heart has to exert to pump blood around the body. High blood pressure, aka hypertension, indicates that the heart…
This episode takes a look some health research highlights from the past calendar year. The topics include protein consumption, hypertrophy training, the menstrual cycle’s impact on food and exercise, sleep regularity versus duration, and more! If you don’t want to miss an episode, subscribe to The Move Daily Health Podcast on Stitcher, iTunes, or YouTube Show Notes 0:00 Intro…
This episode takes a look at the conflicting message around aging as a natural process versus aging as a disease. We dive into the beliefs that drive behaviour based on the interpretation of aging and the anti-aging industry. Tune in to learn what you can do to self-assess quality of life longevity factors, and how…
What is cholesterol and why are high levels a problem? Here’s what you need to know about this highly-nuanced topic. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like molecule that is essential for human life. It is required by the human body in several ways: Given that cholesterol does not dissolve well in blood (due to…
Does a focus on weight loss enhance well-being? Or does it distance us from what matters most? As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the weight loss industry is massive. While there are benefits to be derived from weight loss in certain circumstances, it has been upsold to us as a panacea for improved health and…
Are you a victim of your own confirmation bias? Do you tend to live in extremes? Will a weight loss transformation make you happy in the New Year? In today’s special year-end episode Fréyja and Dain sit down to discuss health insights from the past year. Tune-in to the audio here or catch the video…
Are you healthy? How do you define health? Could your “normal” be leading to a decline in health? In today’s episode Fréyja and Dain sit down to discuss how “normal” can often create problems. From body weight and nutrition to sleep and physical activity, tune-in to the audio here or catch the video on Youtube…
How breathing, mobility and endurance are impacted by the experience of pain by Fréyja Spence for The Flowist Low Back Pain (LBP) is increasingly common in our society in adolescents and adults alike. When left unresolved, it is associated with reduced tolerance for activities of daily living and a lower quality of life. Although it was once…
Not enough time for a full podcast? These 15-minute Mini Podcast Health & Fitness FAQs are just what you need! In today’s episode Freyja & Dain discuss CICA, running & knees, wine, fruit sugars, and more. Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo! If you don’t want to miss an…
