Very often the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHS-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. Alternative approaches such as Biofeedback testing and treatment are highly effective in improving focus and concentration. It detects imbalances, or weaknesses, in the stress handling areas of the body, and in turn, stimulates the affected areas to help the mind and body better function in times of overload, overwhelm and fatigue.

When it comes to low-carb baking, wheat flour is usually swapped out for something like almond or coconut flour. Almond flour is not the same as almond meal, as it is finer in texture and lighter in colour. The fineness of almond flour makes it act like wheat flour, unlike almond meal. Coconut flour is made from coconut meat that has been dried and ground into a fine powder. However, coconut flour is highly absorbent and can be difficult to work with. Stick only to recipes developed specifically for these flours – they aren’t a seamless swap for regular flour!

Your pelvis is a ring of bones held together by ligaments and muscles. These muscles engage every time you walk, sit, stand, run, or even breathe! Weak stabilizing muscles cause your pelvis to move too much and surrounding muscles contract to control the excess movement, leading to chronic muscle tightness. By strengthening the core, our bodies are able to withstand these forces without muscle spasms. Some of the best exercises for core involve maintaining a neutral spine position and resisting forces. Your physiotherapist can give you specific exercises to improve your strength, while relaxing other muscles through manual therapy techniques.