Dr Tyler Shippel, BSc, ND VO2 max is a lab measurement of aerobic capacity and cardiovascular fitness. In my undergraduate exercise physiology classes, I remember being strapped up to a mask and hose, reluctantly responding to questions by group members, and trying not to drool! The process can be uncomfortable, but most mathematical equations to…
Tyler Shippel, ND CISSN We may think that prostate issues are inevitable as there are physiological changes that occur naturally during aging. Almost 50% of men over 50 have enlargement of the prostate; 70% of men over 60; and 80% of men over 70 years of age. This can lead to acute and chronic inflammation…
Dr. Tyler Shippel, ND CISSN A naturopathic doctor can play a central role in improving performance and preventing injury in athletic and active populations. To begin a journey to optimal performance, I like to group together 5 areas of focus. Sleep – often overlooked as an important factor in performance. When a group of scientists…
Dr. Tyler Shippel, ND CISSN I am excited to be offering a new program this spring for men who have specific health concerns or want to improve their overall health and well-being. I created this program for men who are ready to take control of their own health and work towards a goal. As one…
By Tyler Shippel, ND CISSN As respiratory illnesses are in the air and more people seem to be feeling under the weather, it may seem like a good idea to hunker down inside and wait out the winter. Remembering the wise words of our elders, “don’t stay out in the cold as you’ll come…