Wellness Blog
Mobility Training Is The Key To Longevity. Here’s Why.
As we age, maintaining our health becomes more than just an aspiration - it becomes a necessity. For those focused on promoting longevity, fitness, and overall wellness, mobility training is an essential component that cannot be overlooked. Here's why.
A Holistic Approach To Sustainable Weight Loss
With the desire to lose weight, many people turn to temporary diets and quick fixes, only to find that the weight often returns within a few years. In fact, studies show that most dieters regain the weight they’ve lost within five years. To break this cycle and achieve lasting results, a holistic approach is essential— one that integrates long-term lifestyle changes and emphasises healthy eating habits
This Is How Stress Ages You Faster
From the pressures of our professional lives to the challenges of personal relationships, stress is an inevitable part of the human experience. While most of us have come to accept it as an occasional inconvenience, it's essential to recognise that chronic stress may be accelerating the ageing process, affecting our bodies in ways we might not have imagined.
The Surprising Connection Between Strong Legs & Lifespan
We all know that staying active and fit is vital for a long and healthy life, but did you know that having strong legs could be a significant predictor of a longer lifespan?
Is Inflammation Causing You To Age Faster?
Chronic inflammation is a complex biological process that plays a crucial role in the body's response to injury, infection, and tissue repair. However, when inflammation becomes persistent and long-lasting, it can have detrimental effects on various systems in the body, and one of these effects is the acceleration of the aging process.
Restoring Gut Health After Antibiotics
Antibiotics are powerful medications designed to kill or inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria responsible for infections. Unfortunately, these drugs are not selective, and they can also disrupt the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Here's how to restore gut health after antibiotic use.
Why Is Weight Loss So Difficult?
There are countless factors involved in weight loss, and while calorie consumption vs. energy expenditure plays a significant role, it is not the end-all-be-all. Understanding the many elements surrounding weight can help you lose weight and keep it off once and for all.
PMDD: When Hormones Hijack Happiness
For many women, the menstrual cycle comes with some discomfort and mood fluctuations. However, for about 4-14% of women, the 7-10 days before menstruation are characterised by intense emotional and physical disruptions, wreaking havoc on quality of life. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a condition that goes beyond ordinary premenstrual symptoms.
The 4 Best Products To Make Meal Prep Easier
By dedicating a few hours each week to plan, prepare, and pack meals in advance, you unlock a treasure trove of benefits. Not only does meal prep save you valuable time and money, but it also helps you stay on track with your health and fitness goals. While meal prep can be a daunting task for some, these 4 products can significantly cut down on your time and effort needed to make delicious, nutritious meals.
How Alcohol Affects The Body As We Age
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and some of these changes can be influenced by our lifestyle choices. One such lifestyle choice is alcohol consumption. While moderate drinking may have seemingly minimal effects on younger adults, the impact of alcohol on the ageing body deserves closer attention.
10 Ways To Shop Healthy Groceries On A Budget
Grocery shopping for healthy foods on a budget requires some planning and strategy. With a little effort, you can make nutritious choices without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you shop for healthy foods on a budget.
A Naturopaths Guide to Better Sleep
In our fast-paced world, sleep often takes a backseat to our demanding schedules and never-ending to-do lists. We sacrifice those precious hours of rest in favour of productivity, believing that we can function just as well with a few hours of shut-eye. However, this neglect of sleep comes at a grave cost to our overall health and well-being. Luckily, there are a few simple lifestyle adjustments you can make to greatly enhance the quality of your sleep.
Get Your Health Back On Track With These 4 Simple Steps
Whether you’ve had some time off, are coming back from an injury or simply fell off the health wagon, these four simple steps can all be implemented today to help you get your health back on track.
The Psychology of Physical Attraction
Physical attraction is a complex psychological phenomenon that is influenced by a variety of factors, including evolutionary biology, social norms, cultural values, and personal preferences. Attraction is a subjective experience that can be both conscious and unconscious, and it plays a fundamental role in human relationships, from casual encounters to long-term partnerships.
The Health Benefits of Early Morning Sun Exposure
Sunlight exposure not only feels good, but it also has numerous benefits for our health and well-being. From boosting mood and energy levels to regulating the circadian rhythm and improving vitamin D levels, you may be surprised at just how powerful the sun's rays can be.
Change This One Habit To Improve Weight Loss
If you’ve been trying to lose weight for some time it’s likely a health professional (and I’m not referring to social media influencers) has advised you at one time or another to avoid late-night eating. Multiple studies highlight the correlation between late-night eating and increased risk of obesity, as well as disturbances in circadian rhythm and metabolic health and higher levels of inflammatory markers.
4 Simple Ways To Elevate Your Health Today
Often, small steps compounded over time yield the greatest results when it comes to improving your health. Here are four simple yet effective ways you can elevate your health today.
How To Stay Healthy Over The Holidays
The holidays are a time for celebration, rest and relaxation. It’s a time to spend in the company of some of your most loved and not worrying about every little detail that may derail your health and fitness progress. These tips will help you keep healthy while still enjoying your time off.
Is Late Night Eating Getting In The Way of Your Health Goals?
Chronic late-night eating, referred to as ‘night eating syndrome’, is an eating disorder characterised by overeating at night and waking up during the night to eat. It receives less attention compared to other eating disorders yet affects an estimated 2% of the general population.
The Secret To Losing Weight & Keeping It Off
Have you ever gone on an extremely calorie-restricted diet and lost weight only to gain it all back and then some? Studies show reducing caloric intake may not be the best way to lose weight and keep it off long-term.
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