In April of 2011, I was freezing in a place called Shilo Manitoba (“Manisnoba”). I was training with the army reserves and between the missed meals and sleep and the cold, I lost seven pounds in one week. No, kids, don’t try this at home. At 150 pounds (69 kg.), it was no fun, at ...…
In response to the WO Scott Boyd’s comment about Pilates and yoga being something that Kitsilano women do in Lulu Lemon pants…My Gawd. Let me enlighten you iron apes. Joseph H. Pilates was a hard mofo. Born a cripple, he trained in yoga, fitness and even karate back in the early 1900′s. He was a ...…
I make no claim to dancing ability. But, I admire the ability of any couple who can tango on the dance floor. The balance and grace far outclasses the night club frenzy …in my book anyway. Ever see the Tango scene by Al Pacino in the movie, Scent of a Woman? You got to ...…
Cortisol sounds plain destructive to the body. Like, who the heck wants their immune system suppressed and have a whole lot of sugar dropped into their system? This is what cortisol does to preserve us while we are under high stress. I have found it pretty handy during my own high-stress situations ...…
I always know that Spring is in the air. My eyes get red and sore and my sinuses flow like an open faucet. Like millions of other people, I am hyper allergic since I was a child. Since I do not like the side effects of antihistamines, I have found other solutions. First ...…
Blaming cholesterol for plaque build up in arteries is like blaming a fire truck for fires. Yes, cholesterol does make up part of closing of arteries. But, cholesterol collects where there is damage being done to the body from poisons such as: alcohol, tobacco, sugar and pollutants. Chol-e-STEROL is used to build hormones as well ...…
