Dr. Harrison Oake, ND
480 Advance Blvd - Unit 200 N8N 0B7 Lakeshore, ON, Canada

Yesterday was #nationalpetsday !!! I post about Rosie all the time, but here’s another one for you. #droake #windsor #yqg #lavieenrosie #greyhoundsofinstagram #lakeshoreontario #tecumsehontario #lakeshoreoasistowncentre

#whiteboardwednesday I’m in it for the long-run. I want to help you for the duration of your life, which I strive to help make longer, better, and healthier. ... It’s hard to make clinical decisions to maximize lifespan and health span, but here is a rule I follow: if it doesn’t cause harm, you can do it for a long-time, and it *might* increase health span, why not do it. Lifestyle medicine is my preferred modality - it’s safe and ends up being the most effective in the long-run. There is no supplement or medication that takes the place of whole foods, regular movement, and a good night sleep. Let me help come up with your long-term plan to maximize your health span. Book a discovery call with me to learn more. Link in Bio. #droake #naturopathicsportsmedicine #performancemedicine #performancenutrition #sportsmedicine #longevitymedicine #healthspan #yqg #windsorontario #tecumsehontario #lakeshoreontario #lakeshoreoasistowncentre

Just because your favourite influencer does it, doesn’t mean it will work for you. They don’t know you, your health history, your goals, or anything about you. If you are serious about your health, performance, and/or longevity, work with a professional who can give you an individualized plan. ... I’d love to help, click the link in bio to book a free discovery call. #droake #performancemedicine #performancenutrition #naturopathicsportsmedicine #yqg #windsorontario #tecumsehontario #lakeshoreontario #lakeshoreoasis

#whiteboardwednesday There isn’t a trick to gaining muscle mass. Doing the basics obsessively and consistently is the only way. ... Nothing replaces eating more than you think you need to, consuming enough protein, and training heavy. I use evidence based nutritional approaches to maximize muscle gain, performance, and health. If you need some guidance on muscle building, have reached a plateau in your training, or are just getting started, book a free 15 min discovery call to learn how I can help. #droake #naturopathicsportsmedicine #performancemedicine #sportsnutrition #performancenutrition #sportsmedicine #sportsmedicinedoctor #medicinetoperform #yqg #windsorcanada #tecumsehontario #lakeshoreontario #lakeshoreoasistowncentre

In the health industry going above and beyond is often what gets likes on social media, but in real life sometimes the minimum is all you can do. If you’re already stressed and burnt out, having a list of 10 supplements, making a smoothie with 18 organic ingredients, or doing the $800 testing isn’t going to solve your problem. Do the minimum. ... Sleep better. Eat whole, unprocessed foods the majority of the time, and drink some water. You’ll feel better. If you need help doing the minimum (and beyond), book a discovery call with me (link in bio). #droake #naturopathicsportsmedicine #sportsmedicine #performancemedicine #yqg #windsorontario #tecumsehontario #lakeshoreontario #lakeshoreoasistowncentre

#whiteboardwednesday Of course getting lean is more complicated than this, but in a nutshell, if you did these things it would happen. Eating just below maintenance calories (maintenance calories being the amount to maintain your current weight) is key. The key is JUST below. You want to make sure adequate calories are consumed EVERYDAY.... Adequate protein and training heavy limits muscle loss while losing weight. Have questions? Need strategies? Book a free discovery call! Link in bio. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #performancemedicine #bodycomposition #performancenutrition #sportsmedicine #sportsnutrition #yqgbusiness #yqg #windsorontario #tecumsehontario #lakeshoreontario #lakeshoreoasistowncentre

Whiteboard Wednesday! I know loads of people who love the latest and greatest health tech. Unfortunately, if you aren’t doing the basics well (or at all for some), they will move the needle very little. ... The big needle movers when it comes to recover is total energy intake (calories), sleep, and managing stress (the first two are the heavy hitters). Create a broad foundation of habits, and then play with the fun stuff like compression boots, hyperbaric chambers, cryotherapy, and ice baths. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #performancemedicine #sportsmedicine #sportsnutrition #performanceoptimization #performancenutrition

Gyms are closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and move. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #yqg #windsorontario #windsoressex #sleighrides

White Board Wednesday! Have you ever taken a pre-workout and gotten the face tingles? That’s the Beta-alanine! It’s often included in pre-workout supplements and I’m here to tell you, it might not be for you. ... Beta-alanine up-regulates carnosine in the muscles which acts as a lactic acid buffer - so it increases the time to reach your lactate threshold. In simple terms, it lets you exercise longer without getting the burn in your muscles. With that said, it’s only beneficial for activity that is over 60 seconds. So if you’re doing 8-12 reps, it’s likely not helping you. Dosing is another issue: 1. Total amount taken over a period of time has been shown to be more important than the daily dose 2. Most pre-workouts don’t contain enough - just enough to make you face tingle Supplement smart folks! #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #sportssupplements #yqg #windsorontario #windsoressex #sportsnutrition

The number of patients I tell to scale back their high intensity interval training is almost equal to the number of patients I suggest starting high intensity interval training. Just like nutrition, exercise needs to be individualized. Not just to each person, but to that persons unique physiology at a specific time. More is not always better.... Less is sometimes preferred. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #performancemedicine #intervaltraining #trainsmart #yqg #windsoressex

White Board Wednesday! A shitty diet can mean many things: For some, a free-for-all with unlimited fast food, processed foods, with minimal nutrient dense foods. ... For others, an overly restrictive diet with little to no enjoyment. When it comes to performance and longevity, diet is one of the first pillars we address. There is NOT a one-size-fits-all approach (yes, I realize this is a cliche), everyone is different and deserves to have a diet that makes sense for their lifestyle, physiology, and goals. Some do well on a vegan diet, some on a ketogenic diet, some with a more balanced approach, and even more with a mix of all of them! Remember, it’s a lifelong journey, you’re allowed to change your mind on things, try new eating styles, and most of all, you should enjoy your food. P.S. I dislike the term biohack, it should have stayed in Silicon Valley where it belongs. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #yqg #windsoressex #performancenutrition #performancemedicine #sportsmedicine #sportsnutrition #longevity

Just imagine it. The same routine every night. Calm activities leading up to bed time.... No screen time before bed. A dark, cool, white noise filled room. Getting gently rocked to sleep. OK, maybe the last one is a bit of stretch, but you get the idea. Sleep better. Be better. #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #yqg #windsorontario #sleepbetter #droake #performancemedicine

Whiteboard Wednesday! A lot of people take them, but not everyone needs a preworkout, at least not all the time. While there are specific ingredients I look for in a preworkout supplement, what matters most is each individual persons needs. ... Someone training for a marathon has different supplement needs than someone training for a powerlifting meet. Individualized nutrition and supplementation makes a world of difference in the athletic and high performance world. #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #sportsmedicine #yqg #preworkout #supplements

Do you buy supplements? Do you ever worry about the quality that you’re buying? A lot of my patients come in already taking a handful of supplements - some good some bad. ... Download my free supplement buyers guide to help you buy and consume supplements in a better, more informed way! Link in bio! #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #yqg #windsorontario #windsoressex #supplementsthatwork

Heart disease is the #2 killer in Canada and has been for the last 20+ years. That’s why it’s one of the main pillars I always discuss with my patients looking to enhance health span and life span. Not to be the bearer of bad news, but evidence of cardiovascular disease shows up in the first decade of life, ie. in those under age 10. ... My point is, it’s never too early to take a preventative stance on your health. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #yqg #longevity #performancemedicine #longevitymedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #sportsmedicine #cardiovasculardisease #heartdisease

White Board Wednesday! Digestive complaints are some of the most common issues I see in athletes and active people. Here is one explanation as to why: First, our nervous system is compromised of a few different systems. One of these is the Autonomic Nervous System; it’s responsible for the automatic things our body does, like heart rate, hormone release, temperature regulation, and so on. ... A section of this nervous system is called the sympathetic nervous system, or the fight or flight response you may be familiar with. When the sympathetic nervous system is activated, blood gets shunted away from the digestive organs to skeletal muscle, heart tissue and any other system required to get away from a threat. With this blood flow shunting, digestion slows down. If you add in a stressful job, family life, and any other stresses to an active persons life, you can run into issues. Compile that with increase food intake, and there is a higher likelihood to experience digestive issues. It may seem mundane, but working on your stress (including cutting back on high intensity training sometimes), could help with your digestive issues. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #sportsmedicine #sportsnutrition #performancemedicine #yqg

Whiteboard Wednesday! I’ve been saying this for ages, cheat days suck and if your current food choices make you need one, reconsider them. I’ll admit, everyone is different; some people do perfectly fine with a cheat day but in general I would rather someone eat cheat-day-foods on a regular basis. ... If you love pizza but you avoid it like the plague until you allow yourself to eat an entire large pizza, not the best way to reach goals AND be happy. You’d be better off including pizza in a moderate amount more often. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #yqg #sportsnutrition #cheatday

I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! While s are now generally thought of as a healthy fat, did you know they can disrupt your sleep? But...... They can also make you smile even when you don’t feel like smiling. Disclaimer: results may vary between different avocados. #droake #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #yqg #babyavocado #halloween2020

Whiteboard Wednesday! Periodize everything for maximal adaptations. Periodized training has been around for a long time. ... If you need a quick refresher here it is: Periodized training is a long-term structure of physical training that looks to maximize certain aspects of performance around important competitions. In other words, planning different phases of training to peak at the correct time of your season. What is less commonly known is that you can (and should) periodize everything in regards to your fitness goals. Periodized nutrition involves eating certain macronutrient levels during specific phases of training. In essence, it’s all about carbohydrate availability; different availability leads to different adaptations. Periodized recovery means using different recovery strategies at different stages of training and competition. For example, using an ice bath during intense competition rather than intense training. It’s all about maximizing adaptations. If this all seems confusing and overwhelming, send me a message, I’m happy to help! #droake #yqg #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicsportsmedicine #sportsmedicine #performancemedicine #periodizedtraining #muscularadaptation