Why we test blood ketones at Activate Clinic
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Getting to the bottom of L4/L5 & L5/S1 Disc Problems
Since launching Activate Clinic, a few conditions have stood out as major, common problems for people across a wide age range. L4/L5 and/or L5/S1 disc degeneration, buldging discs or herniated discs are some of the most diagnosed injuries we see. However, one of the biggest issues that we see is that symptoms in people with […]
A Diabetic That Reduced His Blood Sugar From 20.9 to 4.8 in 2 Weeks!
I know, the title looks like yet another dodgy clickbait headline that exaggerates but falls short after you dive in. Except this one doesn't! I saw it with my very own eyes! In the clinic, Danny sat across from me. He was relaxed because he wasn't the one that was there to see me, he was [...]
What I Learned From My Dad's Health
I once asked a friend of mine if he was happy that I completed the same course as him at university one year ahead of him. His answer was "yes, because you showed me what not to do!" Thanks Gary. That comment always stuck with me...not because he was wrong (I never had the best [...]
How to reverse diabetes and why it's not your fault
One of the largest barriers with teaching people how to reverse diabetes is to first understand that it's not your fault that you're diabetic. You see, as a society we've got it very wrong. Our nutritional experts listened to the wrong sources about what is "healthy" and what is not. Sugar is the basis of [...]
Natural Remedies For Children With ADHD
I can't begin to imagine how ADHD can affect a child's behaviour and the family dynamic. With a child of my own on the way, it's an issue that I am taking a strong interest in. After a few interactions with parents of kids who have been diagnosed with ADHD, I'm very interested in exploring [...]
How to lower blood sugar
In this video: What causes high blood sugar & How you can lower blood sugar naturally.
Walking Is Not Enough
During first appointments, it’s common for me to ask “Do you do any regular exercise?” The answers can vary greatly, but there’s rarely ever enough exercise on the schedule. One of the primary issues I have come across is that people are considering themselves “active” because they walk often. Don’t get me wrong…walking is fantastic.
Research: Higher Resting Heart Rate Predicts Disease
Many people believe that the main aim of regular exercise or physical activity is weight loss. As a result, many individuals try to cut corners to lose weight without partaking in regular physical activity. Clinical evidence has suggested (for many years) that lower resting heart rates result of regular physical activity and exercise. However, scientific [...]
How My Fitbit Actually Improved My Fitness
I am obsessed with finding objective measures for tracking and monitoring health focused programs. Basically, I don't want to invest any time or effort unless I have a way to ensure (or measure) that the time & effort is leading me towards my goals. I was first drawn to an activity tracker when I saw [...]