I’ve learned many life lessons through my martial arts experience.These lessons are not exclusive to the martial arts. This just happens to be where I learned them. There were times where I lost sight of these and was not on my best behaviour. But over the past year or two, I have made a concerted […]
My shakshuka is very non-traditional. I’m not even sure I can call it a shakshuka. I am on the Wahls Protocol as I feel it’s the best way to manage my condition. The recipes below are based on the principals recommended in the book. The shakshuka I make has a variety of fresh vegetables in […]
Here’s the pesto recipe that I use a lot.It’s great to prepare it in advance so that you can quickly add it to any dish as needed.Another thing that makes this pesto awesome is it’s an easy, tasty way to get in your greens for the day.Traditional pesto uses fresh basil leaves, olive oil, cup […]
The Sit-Out (sometimes called a Sit-Through) is a great way to build strength and balance. They are core-intensive as are many BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) drills. Also, you can practic anywhere, anytime and as often as you want.However, as a friend reminded me, the Sit-Out can be quite difficult for those with movement disorders like […]
I’ve just started on this Extreme Ownership journey. How do I think Extreme Ownership (EO) can help me with my chronic illness journey? Read more here.
Many of us who’ve got issues with fatigue and lethargy (low energy) turn to sitting on the couch as a remedy. Nothing is wrong with taking a rest. Sometimes that’s what is needed to get us going again and maybe to recover from any intense exercise.What is more of a problem is how we recover. […]
Sometimes I need inspiration. I’ve been in a bit of a slump the past few months. I get worn down by the grind of everyday life and I need to recharge. When this happens, I step back and take a look at the bigger picture. Sometimes we get lost in the details and need a […]
I thought I should post my training schedule, so that others could take a look at it. I have noticed some marginal improvements in balance. I am on the 5th week of a 12-week schedule. At the end of the 12 weeks, I will determine what changes I should make. I will outline what I do […]
Is coconut oil pure poison? I’m sure you’ve seen some articles or heard some discussions indicating that is so. Coconut oil, however, is a staple of my diet. I am on The Wahls Protocol diet which prescribes copious amounts of good fats – like coconut oil. So, I thought I’d look into some of the […]
Let’s talk about falling. It seems to be a topic of concern for a lot of people I know. Typically, it’s a concern for the elderly, but also for those like me who have movement disorders. In this post, I’ll talk about the fear of falling, common injuries, those who have mastered falling and how […]