Struggling with Weight

posted on January 27th, 2012

Dear Alexander, I have struggled with my weight for virtually my entire life. Recently, my trainer told me that I...

Comfort Food

posted on January 24th, 2012

The dropping temperatures and shorter days of winter can leave the best of us feeling more fatigued, less physically active...

Forecast: Flurries With A Chance Of Back Pain

posted on January 24th, 2012

Calgary winters are bitter cold and blanketed with snow, and many of us are stricken with the daunting task of...

How to Set Up a Healthy Workstation

posted on December 5th, 2011

Work can be a pain in the neck. But for many of us, our workstations are actually causing real pain...

Vitamin D: A New Tool for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease?

posted on December 5th, 2011

You may have noticed a lot of buzz in the health media regarding vitamin D. Research now suggests that suboptimal...

Struggling with Weight

posted on November 8th, 2011

I recently received an email from an individual inquiring about struggling with weight. Here is the email: Dear Alexander, I...

Squats: Friend or Foe?

posted on November 3rd, 2011

Debunking the Myths Talk about conflicting advice. Squats are the most commonly used exercise in strength and conditioning programs for...

Fall into Orange this November

posted on November 3rd, 2011

We know that eating green is good for us. But did you know that eating orange is as well? Of...

Addiction

posted on October 5th, 2011

I recently received an email from an individual inquiring about addiction. Here is the email: Hello Alexander, I wanted to...

Love Your Carbs Again

posted on October 5th, 2011

Whether it’s a slice of crusty bread, crunchy cereal or a bowl of your favourite pasta, nothing spells comfort as...