Joshua Duvauchelle

Vancouver

Health and Fitness Writer at Freelance

Hawaii+Victoria BC. By day, growth and marketing strategist. By night, fitness author and health writer. Tweets marketing, writing and health tips.

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Articles

Heat Waves on the Mind

3 weeks ago | alive.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

“One of the best tools to combat the impacts of extreme heat is hydration,” says Kevin Hoffman, DO. “When your brain struggles to operate optimally, dehydration amplifies that effect.”Warning signs of dehydration“Symptoms of heat-related brain dysfunction include dizziness, confusion, headaches, nausea, and difficulty concentrating,” says Arie Francis, MD. If you notice these symptoms, rehydrate and seek shade or air conditioning. More severe symptoms include slurred speech and hallucinations.
The Autoimmune Boom

2 months ago | deliciousliving.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

Millions of Americans live with an autoimmune disease, of which many cases are undiagnosed. The rates of the most common autoimmune diseases in the US, including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis, are on the rise. From prevention to treatment, autoimmune diseases may feel like a mystery to many―but there is hope for prevention and management.
How Do Trees Impact Our Health?

2 months ago | alive.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

Trees are medicine“Edmonton already had a great program called Root for Trees with a goal of planting 2 million trees across the city,” says Mike Hurley. He’s the executive director of Trees for Life, a national charity whose stated mission is “to create a healthier, happier Canada by planting native trees where we live, work, and play.”Hurley’s organization worked with the city in 2023 to plant nearly 20,000 trees across Edmonton, including the ones at Grey Nuns Hospital.
The Rise of Medical Misdiagnosis

Mar 29, 2025 | alive.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

A growing problemStephanie Jaret’s daughter was born prematurely and spent a month in the infant special care unit. “She was displaying feeding issues that the staff dismissed, and they diagnosed her with a heart condition,” says Jaret. After getting a second opinion from a pediatric cardiologist, Jaret says she “grew increasingly skeptical about the diagnosis.”Her daughter was later evaluated by a feeding therapist and correctly diagnosed with a feeding disorder.
The Heart-Gut Connection

Feb 5, 2025 | deliciousliving.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Thankfully, most cases of premature cardiovascular disease are preventable. A growing body of research points to an oft-overlooked factor that can help you avoid heart disease and improve your overall wellness: the heart-and-gut connection.
A Balancing Act - Live Naturally Magazine

Oct 22, 2024 | livenaturallymagazine.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

The family circus Today’s parents are juggling an increasing number of balls, including: living expenses, where most worry about making their rent or mortgage payments accessing reliable childcare (or lack thereof) managing the stress of careers and family, with research showing this leads to burnout and long-term health problems staying present for children’s schooling and other needs when working remotely from home meeting increasing pressure from schools and society about their children’s...
The Big Problem with Microplastics

Oct 13, 2024 | alive.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

Plastic, plastic everywhere―even in your waterThis year, Canadians will throw away 3 million tonnes of plastic―91 percent of which isn’t recycled. When this plastic breaks down into microplastics―defined as small plastic particles that are smaller than 5 millimetres, with most not visible to the naked eye―they pollute the soil, air, and water. The culprits aren’t just discarded water bottles or plastic takeout containers.
Natural Health: The Next Generation’s Next Big Trend

Aug 13, 2024 | alive.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

Gen Zers are swiping right for health“Gen Zers’ growing interest is multifaceted,” says pediatric dietitian Lauren Mahesri, RDN, LD. “They have unprecedented access to so much information about natural health, which is reaching teens and young adults as a new audience.”Social media is a big driver of this, adds dietitian Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD. The amount of health and wellness content on TikTok―whose core demographic is those aged 13 to 24―skyrocketed to 1.5 billion users in 2023.
The Surprising Benefits of Hydration

Jun 6, 2024 | alive.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

The overflowing benefits of staying hydratedWater makes up approximately 60 percent of your body. When you break it down by specific organs in your body—for example, your brain and heart are 73 percent water, while your lungs are 83 percent water—the benefits of hydration become clear.
The Surprising Benefits of Hydration

Jun 3, 2024 | deliciousliving.com | Joshua Duvauchelle

Though not confirmed, and estimated 75 percent of Americans are said to be chronically dehydrated, and the summer heat increases your risks of dehydration. But there’s more to staying hydrated than simply drinking tap water. From trending waters such as alkaline water to novel hydration techniques, ensuring you’re hydrated is key for overall wellness, immune health, injury prevention, and more. The overflowing benefits of staying hydratedWater makes up approximately 60 percent of your body.