If you know how to close your eyes and breath deep, you know how to meditate already. It doesn’t have to be much more complicated than that. Among the documented benefits of meditation are less anxiety, decreased depression, reduction in irritability and moodiness, better learning ability and memory and greater creativity…
Planking – the quick and easy way to work your core
Planks or Planking are one form of bodyweight exercises. Bodyweight exercises are gaining ground in the fitness world due to the practicality and simplicity of getting in shape using nothing more than your own body weight. Planks are one of the most effective exercises you can do…
9 Tips to Healthy Snacking
The way of life today is fast-paced and we are always on the move. It is easy to pick up a quick snack on the go, but frequently it won’t be the healthy option. It is essential therefore to have healthy snacks handy which you can grab on the move. Good nutrition and balance diet habits start at home…
Benefits of Active Recovery
Active Recovery involves performing low-intensity exercise following a strenuous workout. Examples include walking, swimming and cycling. Active recovery typically has greater efficacy than inactivity, resting or being sedentary. It keeps your blood flowing and helps muscles…
8 Tips for a Healthier Shop
Making healthy food choices at home generally starts with making the right choices at the supermarket. Healthy eating is easier if you plan what you buy then work hard to resist the temptations while walking the isles of your local supermarket.
Working Your Core
Ageing can contort the body, making us stooped and restricted in our mobility. The good news is that we can take action before it is too late. The best action is regular exercise that stretches the muscles and improves flexibility, with special considerations on the core muscles.
Older people, younger souls.
The older we get, the more likely it is to have chronic health problems. However, the reality for us all today is that older adults in modern times feel healthier than our ancestors did. We do not only live longer, but we are also healthier.
Might you have a blood sugar imbalance?
Blood sugar imbalance is a condition in which your body does not handle glucose effectively. The good news is that for most, a blood sugar imbalance is easy to resolve.
Why toxins build up in our body
When your body cannot eliminate waste properly it becomes acidic and toxic. When it becomes acidic and toxic, your blood and your cells slow down. When this happens, your body starts to slow down and break down.
Thinking About a Detox?
At this time of year, many of us make New Year’s Resolutions and some consider detoxing. A time to cleanse all that bad stuff you consumed through the Holiday period. I get it and I get asked all the time, is this a good idea?