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Quit Sitting
We have all heard the “sitting is new smoking” line…and probably are sick of it. However, when we cast aside this overused trope, do we...

Michelle Martin
Jan 14, 20243 min read


Beware of UPF's
No, not the UFO’s that the government is finally acknowledging. I believe they are calling them unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) now. But enough with the acronyms.

Michelle Martin
Nov 19, 20233 min read


Pancreatic Cancer and Insulin Levels: A Wake-Up Call to Make Lifestyle Changes
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found a direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer, one of the...

Michelle Martin
Nov 5, 20232 min read


Is a Mediterranean Diet for Me?
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied diets out there. And it consistently shows up on lists of best diets overall (US News...

Michelle Martin
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Time to Warm Up
Now that the weather is going to start getting cooler, we can all start to get back to our outdoor fitness regimens. Oh, don’t have one? That’s OK. Today is as good as any other day to get started.

Michelle Martin
Sep 10, 20233 min read


The 5 Healthy Ageing Strategies You Need to Know
This is a different kind of Labor Day weekend for me as it is the first time I am not going to work after the long weekend. You see, I retired from the 9-5 in June and I have spent the summer getting acclimated to a whole new lifestyle. And you know what? It’s been fun!

Michelle Martin
Sep 3, 20234 min read
Smokin'
Inflammation is part of our bodies natural response to injury and is designed to protect us, rushing white blood cells to the site,...

Michelle Martin
Aug 20, 20234 min read


Food is Medicine
But I didn’t have to tell you that, did I? I know many of you have been following me for years, and probably already espouse to a...

Michelle Martin
Dec 4, 20224 min read


Ready to Flex?
I didn't scare you, did I? No, we are not going to start this last month of the year with strength-training. I'll save that for the New...

Michelle Martin
Nov 27, 20224 min read


I want my MCT!
MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides and is the name of a supplement derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, sometimes a mixture of...

Michelle Martin
Dec 12, 20214 min read


Adapta-what?
This week is all about adaptogens – what they are, how they work, how they help and how to effectively use them. Adaptogens are herbal...

Michelle Martin
Oct 24, 20213 min read


So Rewarding!
What should I eat? Which is best - cardio or strength-training? I get these questions all the time. Like there is a “magic pill,...

Michelle Martin
Sep 19, 20213 min read


Gutsy Move!
The gut, although integral to our overall health and well-being, is misunderstood. From the time we first put food into our mouth the...

Michelle Martin
Aug 1, 20213 min read


It's All About the Timing!
Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You? People ask me questions all the time about diets – which one is best? Does keto really work? ave I...

Michelle Martin
Jan 31, 20213 min read


7 Good Reasons to Get a Coach Right Now!
New Year, new you! I bet you are thinking this is the year, I finally lose that 15lbs that has been stubbornly hanging on. Or I am going...

Michelle Martin
Jan 3, 20213 min read


Confused about carbs?
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about food journaling. How I, as a health coach, start my clients off right away tracking...

Michelle Martin
Sep 20, 20204 min read


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