Dr. Misa's Blog - My Brain Chatter

As a naturopathic doctor who loves training especially CrossFit—I know firsthand the importance of optimizing recovery, muscle repair, and performance. When it comes to fueling workouts and supporting muscle health, two key supplements often come up: Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Essential Amino Acids (EAAs). But which one actually delivers the best results? Let’s break it down so you can train smarter, recover faster, and maximize your gains.   Amino Acids: The Foun

Intermittent fasting (IF) can be an effective strategy to lose weight and body fat. But it's important to know when it will help you and when it might be harmful to you. How long should I fast for...16, 24, 3 or 12 hrs? Will I feel tired? Will having cream in my coffee negate its effects? What is the best feeding time range? Is it bad to eat late at night even though that is still within my feeding time? These questions (and more!) might be the kind of things you are wonderin

Nowadays, you can find just about any dessert or drink in matcha tea flavour. But what is the best way to drink matcha green tea to benefit weight loss? Growing up I had the good fortune of drinking matcha green tea long before it became a health trend. My father practices the art of Japanese Tea Ceremony and I fondly remember going to events with my dad where he would perform the tea ceremony in front of an audience. I have to admit, I've become a bit of a matcha tea snob du