After years of research and exploration in the field of health and wellbeing, I finally came across the SomaTraining program of Guy Voyer. I had struggled for years to find a curriculum that was not strongly loyal to obsolete theories and uninterested in evolving beyond its current paradigm. I started looking into different types schooling…
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Stress is any challenge the body cannot meet without compromising the ideal state of function. When a challenge is not met and appropriate recovery is not possible, the function of the body in a specific region will be developmentally compromised, resulting in what I call artifacts of compromise. But remember: Not all stress is bad. As long as…
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You often hear about the negative effects of stress. But it is important to understand how stress can be beneficial, too. There are both good and bad types of stress. Any plan for increasing general well-being should be centered around the reduction and management of stress. However, stressful experiences can also be entertaining and enriching.…
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Potassium is a tremendously important mineral and electrolyte. In times of fatigue or exhaustion, potassium plays an essential role in restoring cell vitality and protecting against degenerative stress. While it is essential to restore sodium, which can be easily lost during strenuous exercise, it is also very important have a continuous intake of potassium and…
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Potassium is one of the primary mineral elements contributing to the metabolic processes of the biological system. This means it is one of the most essential components of life. In this post, I explore the importance of potassium at the cell level. Keep reading to learn about the delicate balance of potassium and sodium inside…
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After many years of researching the effects of foods on the human body, some of my findings have uncovered information that challenges the common wisdom of a healthy diet. This info may be surprising or even disappointing to some. It is important to reiterate that there are no long term, controlled human studies which would…
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You may have heard the term “endotoxin” before. If so, you probably know it’s bad (its root word is “toxin” after all). But you may not fully understand what it is or how it affects your health. In this post, I explain the definition of endotoxin, the effects of endotoxin, and how your diet…
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Back pain treatment options range from pain medications to steroid injections to surgery. While these treatments are often useful, they do not address the root of the dysfunction leading to pain syndromes related to the spine and other joints. Osteopath Guy Voyer, DO realized this and began to develop the ELDOA method of exercise. Over…
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Looking for ways to improve your physical skill and agility? Proprioception plays a key role in coordinating all movement—from the most “basic” task of taking a step (which is actually very complex) to the most advanced athletic action (e.g., sticking the landing in an Olympic vault routine). Keep reading to learn what proprioception is…
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If you read my previous post, you already know that novel experience is shown to have a tremendous positive impact on health and healing. New sensations and experiences, such as those introduced through environmental enrichment, help to enhance brain plasticity, learning, and self-confidence. They also aid in the treatment and prevention of things like anxiety, depression,…
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