What does a Happy Body feel like? Do you know the feeling? Do you feel it right now? Is your happy body one that looks great; one that feels good; a body that does what you want it to do? There could be many sources for how you view or believe what a happy body is... what it looks like, what it feels like, or how you experience it. If it’s just about what you look like, prepare for a long, hard slog – both to achieve it and maintain it. If it’s about developing a body that feels great and … [Read more...] about Falling off the Wagon
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Which salt is good for you?
Salt is an imperative part of the human diet since our bodies require a constant concentration of it in the blood. It is also critical for digestion and brain development. Much of what we've been told by mainstream media suggests that salt should be avoided at all costs, but this is a grave mistake and can lead to potential health problems. Certainly, commercial salt that has been boiled at high temperatures, bleached, had stabilisers added to it and, in some cases, had certain chemicals … [Read more...] about Which salt is good for you?
What happened after insulin took sugar to the Principal’s office?
Ok, so you're in the Spar, picking up a loaf of bread and as you're paying, you spy a Lunch Bar and decide it'll keep you going 'till dinner's ready (you're famished and frankly, can't see how you'll survive the next 90 minutes without some form of sustenance). Within a short time of eating your Lunch Bar, the carbohydrates in it - the chocolate, wafer biscuit, crisped rice, sugar, glucose syrup, rice flour, dextrose and invert sugar syrup (does she happen to have a Lunch Bar wrapper in … [Read more...] about What happened after insulin took sugar to the Principal’s office?
Top tips to manage festive season eating
Come 'silly season' and even the most dedicated of people can come unstuck. No doubt you've already had some anxious moments, thinking about how to manage your exercise and eating plans through the maze of office parties, family dos and general 'let it all hang out' festive attitudes. Fear not! There's a relatively simple way to handle all this without gaining weight or detracting from your health... My top tips for the season are as follows: Drink enough good quality water every … [Read more...] about Top tips to manage festive season eating
What is the best exercise for long term Fat Loss?
The answer to long term fat loss and weight maintenance lies in resistance training. Not only is this type of training really important to prevent against conditions such as osteoporosis and postural dysfunction, but it is quite simply, the only way to ensure that you develop a body that is metabolically active throughout the day (not just when exercising). Resistance Training will help you: Increase strength Improve sexual function Maintain or even increase bone mass as you … [Read more...] about What is the best exercise for long term Fat Loss?
Should you toss that Microwave Oven out?
In other articles on the topic of electromagnetic fields (EMF), we have written about the dangers of these fields and how to reduce your exposure to them. Having read other books on the topic, we're struck by how little the 'average' person understands about what is arguably one of the most harmful aspects of modern living. As much as we've tried to comprehend fully and 'translate' our understanding of the topic into own terminology, we decided, in the following article, to simply quote … [Read more...] about Should you toss that Microwave Oven out?
Why adult stem cells are so amazing
Scientists have uncovered an incredible 'secret' held within every human being. It seems that having an abundance of adult stem cells massively improves both longevity and health. What makes these cells so special is their ability to develop into many different cell types. When a stem cell divides, it either becomes another type of cell (e.g. a muscle or brain cell), or it remains a stem cell. These cells act as an internal repair system in all types of tissues, dividing many times over to … [Read more...] about Why adult stem cells are so amazing
Why should you drink water?
One of the most important aspects of good health is optimal hydration, so understanding your own water requirements will help you achieve many health benefits, including increased energy and loss of excess body fat. Dehydration has been linked to conditions such as asthma, allergies, depression, diabetes, obesity, high blood cholesterol and coronary heart disease, to name a few. Below are just some of the reasons your body needs water. This list is taken from Dr F Batmanghelidj’s … [Read more...] about Why should you drink water?
The Perfect Body or Feeling Good?
Summer is in the wings. Winter is exiting stage left. In a few weeks the curtain opens to one thing. The Beach! Time to panic. There's nothing quite like that patch of sand to bring out our most fundamental fears. Be it Jaws behind the breakers, finding a parking spot, or doing the pink prawn sun bake, our mind occupies itself with endless possibilities for disaster. And then there's the particular beach creature that strikes fear into the heart of every sun-seeking soul. The Beach Babe! … [Read more...] about The Perfect Body or Feeling Good?
What is wrong with processed food?
Mainstream opinion has given us the impression that processed foods in 'moderation' are an acceptable part of one's diet and that no real harm will come of it. However, to perform its huge array of internal functions, the body requires certain high-quality nutrients which it only gets from whole, unprocessed foods. In an ideal world (without the overt influence of mainstream media and various social pressures), people would be far more intuitive about their food choices. They would lean … [Read more...] about What is wrong with processed food?
How to stay present
I'm struck more and more - when working with clients - by the fact that people's lives are on an ever-increasingly rapid treadmill. I know you know the feeling! How can we become calmer and more productive in the midst of this? So many of the health or weight issues that clients present, stem from this pace of life we've come to call normal. In my experience, there's a yin and yang to everything, including our ability to either expend or create energy. Creating energy Think about your … [Read more...] about How to stay present
Exercise Tips for mesomorph’s, ectomorph’s and endomorph’s
Have you ever found yourself wondering what physical activities you might be good at? Your body shape can actually tell you what type of activity is best suited to you, helping to make the most of your natural talents. There are three basic body shapes - mesomorph, ectomorph and endomorph. In between these three are 'blends', of their characteristics. A good way to determine your body type is to clasp your thumb and middle finger of one hand around the wrist of your other arm. If your finger … [Read more...] about Exercise Tips for mesomorph’s, ectomorph’s and endomorph’s
