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?
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Is it possible to lose fat by eating fat?
It may be hard to believe, but the answer is 'yes'! We've been made to believe that a high carbohydrate (60% of daily calorie intake), low fat (15%) and moderate protein (25%) diet is the way to stay healthy and slim. Clearly this is an outdated belief, since the world's nations are eating less fat than they ever used to, but are experiencing greater incidences of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other lifestyle diseases. Let's take a look at the best way to achieve ideal body weight and … [Read more...] about Is it possible to lose fat by eating fat?
Is commercial toothpaste safe?
Toothpaste is used daily and in (sometimes) generous amounts. While fluoridated toothpaste may have some value topically, the fact that much of it is swallowed during use is what poses a danger to your health. This is because the fluoride used in such products is sodium fluoride (a by-product of, primarily, the phosphate fertilizer industry). We've all been led to believe fluoride is good for maintaining healthy teeth, but this just isn't the truth at all. Data compiled by the World Health … [Read more...] about Is commercial toothpaste safe?
What you should feed your kids
For all the conveniences our modern world has to offer, it poses some very really threats to your children's health. These threats come in the shape of chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity, allergies, ADHD, learning disabilities, cancer and asthma, to name a few. To combat these dangers, it's important to understand the following. What children eat and drink, directly impacts on their state of health and their ability to fight disease and illness. Chemical … [Read more...] about What you should feed your kids
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?
Should you eat breakfast before exercising?
Is it bad to exercise on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning? Apparently not. In fact, there seems to be significant benefit derived from this habit, assuming your choice of breakfast - when and if you do have it - is a good one. A new study suggests that exercising in the morning, before eating, can significantly lessen the ill effects of a poor holiday diet. Researchers recruited healthy, active young men and fed them a bad diet for six weeks. A group of them that exercised … [Read more...] about Should you eat breakfast before exercising?
Is physical activity really important?
Being physically active on a regular basis is the key to good mental and physical health. Finding ways to be more active throughout your day would help mitigate a lot of the damage caused by sedentary jobs (and living), even if these ways seem fairly low intensity to you. What matters most is the general trend of your day. There are a number of things you could do. Try a couple (or all) of the following examples of good physical activities - walk during your lunch hour; get up to talk to a … [Read more...] about Is physical activity really important?
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?
What you should eat after a workout
The answer to this lies in the type of exercise you've just performed, since different fuelling systems require different nutrient 'refills'. In this article we take a closer look at ideal post-workout meal options, in order to ensure both that growth hormone levels remain high (in order for muscle growth to occur) and that insulin levels remain low (in order to avoid body fat storage). Insulin sensitivity Firstly, you need to understand that any form of exercise increases or enhances … [Read more...] about What you should eat after a workout
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
What you should be eating for good health
Your body's biochemical make-up is as unique as your fingerprints; we're all very different in the way our bodies process foods and utilize nutrients. This means it's not possible to expect one diet regime to work for everyone and supports the concept of 'typing' yourself, according to certain aspects of your metabolism. This is called metabolic typing. In a nutshell, it's about understanding exactly what your ideal daily ratios of fats, proteins and carbohydrates should be, in order to keep … [Read more...] about What you should be eating for good health
The 6 most important lifestyle facets
To attain a state of magnificent health and boundless energy, you'll need to address six important facets of lifestyle. These include thought management, sleep quality, breathing patterns, hydration, diet and exercise. Let's run through them all briefly, so you can get a sense of what issues need to be addressed under each 'pillar'. Eating: Stick to real food, in the appropriate ratios of carbohydrates, proteins and fats for your unique biochemical make-up. Eat frequently enough to remain … [Read more...] about The 6 most important lifestyle facets
How to improve your stomach health
Your immune system is, for all intents and purposes, ‘housed' within your gut, so it's vital that you digest, utilise and assimilate the food you consume to the very best of your ability. It's not just about what you eat - good digestion covers other factors too, some of which might surprise you. The Autonomic Nervous System: We have a central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), as well as an autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS is the master regulator of metabolism and is … [Read more...] about How to improve your stomach health
