Category Archives: Exercise & Lifestyle

Be a Better Athlete with Acupuncture

Posted on July 11, 2013 by eresko

If you are an athlete, you rely on your body. Your livelihood depends on your physical prowess, your conditioning, your strength (both mental and physical), your focus and probably most importantly, your ability to recover. So how good is your … Continue reading →

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Year of the Snake

Posted on February 17, 2013 by eresko

Well, I’m a bit behind, but February 10th, marked the beginning of the Year of the Water Snake. So what should we expect & what does all this astrological information mean? Last year was the Year of the Dragon; it … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Carbs

Posted on January 30, 2012 by eresko

Here is a little info-graphic to help understand how our bodies truly process foods; namely carbohydrates & fats. Insulin insensitivity (our bodies inability to recognize large amounts of insulin in the system, and the inability to utilize it properly) plagues … Continue reading →

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Bjorn + Bach & The Godfather of Omega-3’s

Posted on August 22, 2011 by eresko

How would you like to reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease? What about reduce your chances of cardiac death… by 90%? Well, unless you’ve got a serious death wish then you’ve probably answered yes to the questions above, and I’m … Continue reading →

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How To Get The Most Out of Your Training

Posted on May 15, 2011 by eresko

I recently read an article from mercola.com that inspired me to post on this subject. Exercise is always supposed to be beneficial right? Well in most cases, yes, most of us actually do need more exercise & it’s health benefits are … Continue reading →

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