Ask a runner what they use for fuel on a long run and you will get a wide variety of answers. Popular choices are sports drinks along with gels, energy bars and energy chews/blocks. Whilst these sports products are designed…
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What is stress? Stress is a condition that increases the load on a system – on top of its normal capacity. Stress that is short lived and mild can be healthy as it leads to adaptations. However prolonged or uncontrolled…
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Longer days, warmer temps and blossoming flowers sounds like heaven to many people, but for some its sounds like bouts of stuffy nose, hay fever, headaches, itchy skin, eczema, fatigue, digestive issues and in severe cases anaphylaxis. Why? … because…
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Fasting has been around for centuries, and was no doubt a normal state of affairs for our ancestors. Without grocery stores, restaurants and convenience shops, or with the structured routine of schedules and lunch breaks – they would have gone…
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Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms that people seek help from a health care practitioner. The brain is the first organ to feel low energy production, resulting in exhaustion or fatigue. Energy in the human body is produced…
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Importance of Strengthening your Immune System Over the past 12 months most people have thought more about their immune system than ever before. We are constantly exposed to foreign invaders like viruses, parasites and bacteria, and the immune systems job…
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Collagen supplements have become extremely popular with athletes in the past year or so. What is it and what is all the fuss about? Nearly 2/3rd of all visits to the physio for sportspersons are due to a musculoskeletal injury.…
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Have you ever wondered exactly what alcohol does to your health and what the implications are of drinking too much long term? The process of metabolizing alcohol via the liver requires a number of essential nutrients. As the liver uses…
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Bloating, indigestion, reflux, nausea, excessive gas or wind, abdominal pain and irregular bowels are extremely common symptoms reported by many people and are associated with poor digestive function. Did you know that poor digestion can also cause fatigue, headaches and…
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Looking for some variety during this Easter long weekend at home? …why not use the extra time to try these easy swap ideas to mix up your usual meals …. Swap out the protein – if you always use beef mince in a dish, swap…
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