You might think you’re getting enough iron but the truth is you might not be. Even if you consume lots of so called iron rich foods, you might not be getting enough to where it needs to gain your body. You need iron in your blood because it is a very important part of a thing called a haemoglobin. Haemoglobins…
We all experience pain at some point in our lives but that pain can vary in severity and also how long it lasts. It is important to understand that there are different types of pain, including acute pain and chronic pain. What is Acute Pain? Acute pain is a type of pain that typically develops suddenly and is often intense…
The more processed foods are, the less healthy they become. Chocolate is no exception. The healthy bit in chocolate is from the cacao bean used to make chocolate chocolatey. Cacao has lots of flavonoids and polyphonys. These are great compounds found in plants, and they are involved with inflammatory regulators in our bodies. They can help reduce blood pressure and…
With some hard work, commitment, and sacrifice, most of you can reach your goal, but how long do the results last? Developing good habits and learning not to repeat bad habits is the best way to reach your goals. Achieving your goals is a result of your effort over time. It’s the things you do over and over, day in…
One of the hardest worked and most frequently injured joints in our bodies are our knees. Whether we are crawling around tidying, running up and down stairs or out running, we run the risk of knee injury. But please don’t use this as an excuse to sit and avoid exercise! Keeping the knees still in one position for too long…
As gyms closed and exercise classes ground to a halt during lockdown, the pandemic has meant many of us have moved our workouts from the gym to the home. But for many no gym = no workout and some of us are struggling to get enough exercise. With a plethora of home workout videos, classes and fitness plans available online,…
Since lockdown in March, working from home (WFH) has become the default, and for many of us, it is here to stay. A recent survey recorded that only 34% of those working from home have returned to the office, with many companies actively choosing to keep WFH as a permanent option. From the make-shift kitchen table study to the lazy…
Stress is a normal part of everyday life and our body’s are equipped to manage it. Some of our hormones are stress reactors and affect how we deal with stressful situations. ‘Normal’ stress keeps us alert and motivated, ready to escape from potentially dangerous situations – you will have felt those triggers as an elevated heart rate and a need…
Neck and shoulder pain will be experienced by most people at some point in their lives. It’s impossible to put a precise number on it, but with back pain being at an all time high, it’s likely that neck and shoulder pain is on the rise too. But what is causing this widespread discomfort and how can we remedy it…
