What is cholesterol and why are high levels a problem? Here’s what you need to know about this highly-nuanced topic. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like molecule that is essential for human life. It is required by the human body in several ways: Given that cholesterol does not dissolve well in blood (due to…
Does a focus on weight loss enhance well-being? Or does it distance us from what matters most? As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the weight loss industry is massive. While there are benefits to be derived from weight loss in certain circumstances, it has been upsold to us as a panacea for improved health and…
Are you a victim of your own confirmation bias? Do you tend to live in extremes? Will a weight loss transformation make you happy in the New Year? In today’s special year-end episode Fréyja and Dain sit down to discuss health insights from the past year. Tune-in to the audio here or catch the video…
Are you healthy? How do you define health? Could your “normal” be leading to a decline in health? In today’s episode Fréyja and Dain sit down to discuss how “normal” can often create problems. From body weight and nutrition to sleep and physical activity, tune-in to the audio here or catch the video on Youtube…
How breathing, mobility and endurance are impacted by the experience of pain by Fréyja Spence for The Flowist Low Back Pain (LBP) is increasingly common in our society in adolescents and adults alike. When left unresolved, it is associated with reduced tolerance for activities of daily living and a lower quality of life. Although it was once…
Not enough time for a full podcast? These 15-minute Mini Podcast Health & Fitness FAQs are just what you need! In today’s episode Freyja & Dain discuss CICA, running & knees, wine, fruit sugars, and more. Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo! If you don’t want to miss an…
Is a focus on weight loss the best path to health? At some point in life we all look in the mirror and have the thought: “I need to lose weight”. Over time we all develop our own image of what an ideal body looks like, but one pervasive societal message drives the narrative: If…
A diagnosis of hEDS or HSD isn’t the end of the road If you’ve just received confirmation of your HSD or hEDS diagnosis, you may be wondering what comes next, what needs to change, what the solutions are, or even whether your current state is “as good as it gets”. Depending on your symptoms, you…
Confused by Health & Fitness claims? Are you being misled by buzzwords and sold products you don’t need? You are not alone! In today’s episode we are joined by Move Daily Health Coach Roshan Chopra to discuss the state of the Health & Fitness industry. Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube…
Not enough time for a full podcast? These 15-minute Mini Podcast Health & Fitness FAQs are just what you need! In today’s episode Freyja & Dain discuss pain, fasting, plant-based diets, and more. Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo! If you don’t want to miss an episode, subscribe to The…
