Vitamins can be a hot topic. Some folks are pro vitamins while others feel they are a waste of money. One of the questions people always ask, is how do I know if my vitamins are working? To really know if your vitamins are making a difference to your health, you would need to complete […]
According to the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, four out of five Canadians experience at least one episode of low back pain at some point in their life. Physiotherapists focus on exercise, mechanics and posture, through customized treatments that work to increase your flexibility, strength, and endurance. Physiotherapists are effective in helping to reduce acute and chronic […]
Sleep plays an important role in your physical and mental health, so keeping a consist sleep schedule is important to your body’s circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythms can influence sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and other important bodily functions. Even a few hours difference or delay from your regular bed time once or twice a week can […]
The answer to this question is not simple. Your water needs depend on factors, such as overall health, size and weight, activity level, time of year and where you live. Your body depends on water, and water accounts for about 60 percent of your body’s weight. Water is necessary for carrying nutrients to your cells, […]
It’s that time off year again, time to set goals for the new year. This year why not try setting a new type of goal; a creative goal. Set a goal on something that you already know how to do. Let’s choose running as your goal. You can set a goal to complete the task […]
This is that time of year when, individuals make various resolutions with the objective of getting rid of a bad habit and replacing it with good/healthy habit. However, it is also a fact that most of the time people are not able to follow through on their resolutions. The main problem is in the practical […]
The herpes family of viruses includes 8 different viruses: herpes virus 1 through 8 (HHV1 – HHV8). The herpes viruses are a group of contagious virus that can be passed from person to person through direct contact. Human herpes virus 1 HHV1 infections are contagious cold sores that are spread from skin-to-skin contact with an […]
All of us have suffered from sore muscles at some point in our lives, the good news is, there are many ways to treat sore muscle pain. Post-workout muscle pain is the most common cause of sore muscles, and is known in the medical community as “DOMS” or delayed onset muscle soreness. DOMS occurs when […]
The biggest running event of the year in Victoria BC is just around the corner: the annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The marathon weekend features four different races: the Marathon, the Half Marathon, 8K Road Race, and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run. The race weekend also includes a Victoria Marathon Race Expo. The Expo is […]
With so many approaches to running and fitness, you want to be sure that you find just the right group: whether that’s 5K, running a 6 minute mile or training for a marathon. Running groups usually ask for a nominal annual fee which covers the cost of weekly coaching. Here are some ideas to get […]
