5 Products I Am LOVING Right Now
Mar 07, 2021
These are just some of the things I am loving this week!
What I’m reading...
I just finished reading Wim Hof’s new book (The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential) and I absolutely loved it. I took a course with him about three years ago when I first learned about the benefits of cold water exposure and certain breathing techniques. He’s an amazing guy who has set numerous World Records for things like swimming under ice water, ice bath exposure, running through the Sahara desert without water and a whole bunch of other unique things.
What I love most about him is his attitude and his philosophy of how the body can heal itself when it’s given the right environment. As I’m reading the testimonials in this book from the people that have applied his method, I can’t help but think of people that I am currently taking care of (or that I’ve taken care of in the past) that would greatly benefit from this information. Stay tuned for future posts based on specific topics contained in his book!
What I’m supplementing my diet with...
We produce less collagen as we age so it’s something that I have been taking for a few years. Recently, I tried the new Multi Collagen Protein from Ancient Nutrition and I love it! It mixes well, it tastes great and it has different types of hydrolyzed collagen that are good for our skin, hair, nails, muscles, ligaments and cartilage.
There are many other different brands and types of collagen that you can incorporate easily into your day. By adding them to your smoothies (or even your coffee!), it is something that is sure to improve your overall health. If you're located in Halifax, this is available at Park's Health Shop.
What new food product my family is using...
Something we are loving in the kitchen is a new macadamia beverage - Milkadamia. It has 0g of sugar and it tastes fantastic. We don’t use traditional dairy milk in our house so it’s great to have an alternative that our boys can use in their smoothies. It’s nice to see a different type of milk substitute that tastes great and is not full of added sugar. You can currently buy it by the case at Costco and it’s a great substitution to your traditional non-dairy products like almond milk and coconut milk.
What new modality I am using to promote healing...
When you can improve cellular health, you can improve just about anything!
Something that I have recently incorporated both at the clinic and at home is Red Light Therapy. I’ve been using cold laser therapy for over 10 years and I have seen firsthand the results that it can achieve for both acute and chronic cases of inflammation. Red light therapy is very similar to cold laser therapy in terms of its cellular effects, but it is less intense so it is safe to use on almost anything.
It is also priced in a way that is not out of reach for home use. I don’t know about you, but with three active boys and my own workout recovery routine, there is no question that we will get lots of use out of our home system.
What new tool am I using to encourage movement...
The last thing I am currently loving right now is an online app for yoga and fitness called Alo Moves. I was watching it on my feed and debating if it would be something that I would use so I signed up for the two week free trial and have loved it.
They have all different types of classes (yoga, HIIT, core, pilates, barre, strength, etc.) that range from beginner to advanced. It's great for someone who often looks for things to do in 10 or 15 minute windows. I highly recommend it and am excited to continue to incorporate this into my weekly routine.
Finding new things will excite you and keep you interested in your health. For me, having the opportunity to share with you the newest and latest things in health is something I am passionate about as MY goal is to help YOU reach your health goals.