Island Trek Fitness Health Blog

Over five years ago, I quit my primary care practice and went on my own as a contract physician. That was a big change. And now getting into the wellness and...

The long-awaited summer is almost here in the Northwest, and hordes of people will be outside playing. Sunlight is essential for synthesis of Vitamin D and i...

For those of you who don't know what shavasana means, it is a resting pose at the end of a yoga session where you fully relax and rest. It's my favorite pose...

by Adam Fawcett Functional Strength and Movement Training is one of the greatest hobbies/interests/activities that you can add to your life. The health and w...

Did you know that about 5 million people in America have Alzheimer's and the number is expected to increase to 13 million by 2050? Alzheimer disease is the m...

Are your trips to Whole Foods costing you more than your monthly rent? Here are some tips on how to eat well while watching your money belt. 1. Make a plan. ...

My Labradoodle Barkley just turned 10 yrs old and I threw him a birthday party. Yep, I did the crazy dog lady scene with all the balloons, gifts and dog cake...

I bet you are confused about the studies that come out- One says drinking helps your heart health, but then another comes out that says even moderate drinkin...

Let's talk sleep. We all need good sleep, and if we don't get enough, we can't function well. And we have good evidence that good sleep aids weight loss. In ...

Everyone knows that sugar is bad for you. It causes inflammation which leads to heart disease, diabetes and cancer - and don't forget, it makes you fat. But w...

I was talking with a friend the other day about how hard it is to lose weight and be fit. She said, "I find it difficult to get motivated to exercise and coo...

Gluten is a sticky protein found in bread, cookies, and cakes. In Latin, it means "glue" as it literally binds bread, pasta, and dessert to make it denser an...

Have you ever finished off a bag of cookies and asked yourself, "What happened here? Why did I just eat the WHOLE bag?" You body is trying to tell you someth...

Grey skies, freezing temperatures, and the wet outdoors can certainly cause a dip in your mood this winter. Short days and little sunshine (especially here i...

I bet by now, either you or someone you know has tried intermittent fasting and have something to say about it. I have not tried it myself, but I have heard ...

If you are like me, you will feel both excitement and dread to the New Years. Another year has passed, and what have I done? Personally, I wanted to lose mor...