Have you ever had a spell where nothing is going the way you want it to…in fact everything seems to be going wrong in the worst possible way? Of course you have, we all get those spells…but did you know that the way we think influences the extent to which we’re affected by those periods…
“The ingredients of health and long life, are great temperance, open air, easy labour, and little care”. Sir Philip Sidney
Researchers Art Kramer and Laura Chaddock, from the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois, have found that children that are aerobically fitter perform better at memory tests than their less fit peers. The improvement in brain function is linked to an increased hippocampal volume. The hippocampus is a structure deep within the brain that…
“Prevention is better than cure” Desiderius Erasmus
Researchers have recently postulated that exercise may help encourage healthy eating! How? By changing the structure and function of the brain! The result of which is an enhanced inhibitory control. What this means in layman’s terms is that we no longer have to succumb to the temptation or lack of restraint that causes our over…
Here are some tips to help reduce the winter blues: open the blinds and curtains and sit near windows take long walks and sit outside during your lunch break exercise regularly…it helps relieve stress and anxiety and lifts our mood get a light therapy box…it’s effective in 85% of cases when a light source 10x…
Have you been experiencing any of the following symptoms: Feeling down or depressed Less interested in doing things or procrastinating Loss of libido Over eating Waking up in the night Waking up too early More tired than usual, heavy limbs, aching muscles or headaches Stomach problems, sweating, cramps, having to urinate frequently, dry mouth, sighing,…
“Gauthier treated me for an impact injury to my hip. He quickly identified how he could best assist me with my injury. He employed a number of techniques including massage, acupuncture, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises. The strengthening exercises have been particularly effective. Building up the muscles around the joint has strengthened the injured area…
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” Siddhartha Guatama Buddha
Here are my tips to help prevent back pain, obesity, heart disease, cancer and death from over sitting: Stand whilst on public transport…there’ll be more than enough time to sit when you get to work Get up from your desk at least 1-2 times an hour (less than 5 minutes standing and walking around is…