Ketosis & the Ketogenic Diet
Ketosis Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. It occurs when the body's glycogen stores are depleted and the liver starts...
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Intermittent Fasting for Brain Health
Intermittent Fasting, what is it? Intermittent fasting is a way of eating where you cycle between periods of fasting and periods of eating. During the fasting period, you restrict your...
Brrrr - Embrace the cold, cold water
Cold water immersion, or cold water therapy has been by athletes for years to help them recover from the rigours of playing sport – but why do they put themselves...
Hope Molecules - Exercise & Myokines
Exercise does wonders for our health, both physical and mental. Some mental benefits of exercise include: Strength Training Improves Brain Function [1] Strength training has positive effects on cognitive function,...
ZZZZ: A Primer on Sleep Stages
Sleep is a vital part of the recovery process post-concussion. In the past medical experts advised that a person who has sustained a concussion, should stay awake as long as...
RICE vs MEAT: Movement is the panacea for injury
For a long time, an ice pack has been the first thing that comes to mind for anyone who sustains a sprain or strain injury, and the RICE protocol the...
