Wellness Blog
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.
5 Reasons Why You’re Not Seeing Results From Exercise
Whether you’re looking to build muscle, boost endurance or improve your body composition, these 5 things may be getting in the way of your training progress.
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.
5 Essentials For Youthful Skin
As we age our skin begins to lose its elasticity, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation. Thankfully, there are strategies you can adopt to slow down the again process and prolong the appearance of youthful skin.
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.
How Your Gut Affects Your Mental Health
Sometimes referred to as the “second brain”, the gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that affect the chemical messengers, which we call neurotransmitters, that impact mental health. Some of these neurotransmitters include serotonin, GABA and dopamine, which all play vital roles in mood regulation.
Myth: A Calorie Is A Calorie
“A calorie is a calorie” is a term we’ve all heard from fitness experts and health enthusiasts, however, the notion is not as simple as it seems.
Frequent Exercise: A Healthy Habit or a Dangerous Addiction?
It is well known that regular physical activity has numerous health benefits, but at what point does frequent exercise become harmful? Exercise addiction is a chronic behavioural disorder that can affect mental and physical health, as well as negatively impact work, relationships and quality of life.
5 Daily Habits to Keep Your Health On Track
As perfectly imperfect humans we need to frequently check in with ourselves in an effort to ensure we’re keeping on track to a healthy body and life. Consistency is key, especially when it comes to these 5 habits.
5 Ways To Declutter Your Mind
When you feel overwhelmed or like your mental health is in shambles for no apparent reason, it’s time to declutter your mind. These 5 techniques are scientifically proven to improve mental clarity and promote mental health.
Can’t Lose Weight? This May Be Why
Are you doing everything right and still struggling to lose weight? Do you tend to store more fat around your belly? This may be due to high levels of insulin.
The Importance of Dietary Iron
Iron is an essential mineral found abundantly in red blood cells and muscle cells. It works to preserve various vital bodily functions to sustain energy, maintain healthy blood, regulate the gastrointestinal system, improve the immune system and regulate body temperature.
Managing Endometriosis
Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue in areas of the body other than the wall of the uterus. The goal of treatment is to address risk and exacerbating factors, normalise oestrogen levels, reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms.
Vegan Sources of Protein
Protein is a macronutrient vital for good health. It has many functions in the body, some of which include; muscle building and repair, oxygen transportation, defence against pathogens and digestion of food. Contrary to popular belief, protein can be consumed in optimal amounts on a vegan or plant-based diet.
How To Create Quick & Easy Nourish Bowls
Nourish bowls are quick and easy ways to ensure you’re fuelling your body with a variety of nutrients while also keeping your tastebuds satisfied.
Whether you’re plant-based, pescetarian or enjoy eating meat, here are some simple guidelines you can implement to build your very own nourish bowl.
7 Ways To Detox Your Body For Optimal Health
Did you know there are six organs used by the body to excrete toxins? They are the liver, kidneys, skin, colon, lymph and lungs. Each organ detoxes the body of excess metabolites and waste in varying ways.
So, how can you detoxify your body?
Detoxing 101: Your Innate Detox Pathways
An array of products are available on the market promising a healthier body via internal cleanses, juices, teas and whatnot. But do you really need to empty your wallet to detox your way to a healthier body?
Not surprisingly, the body is equipped with several detoxification pathways that work in harmony to remove harmful toxins.
6 Nutrients For Youthful Skin
Our skin is the largest organ of the human body and serves as an indicator of biological age. As we grow older, so do our organs and our skin is one of the first organs to show signs of ageing.
Nutrition is intimately linked to skin health and impacts its appearance by either enhancing or damaging it. Certain nutrients have the ability to preserve and enrich the skin's youthful glow.
12 Ways To Relieve Bloating
Bloating is a common and frustrating issue. It can feel like your abdomen is overly stretched, causing pain and irritation, and can make you appear larger than you actually are.
Bloating can be caused by a multitude of factors. A lot of which can be easily modified to reduce the discomfort.
The Benefits of Glutamine For Athletes
Are you an athlete who’s constantly told you should be taking glutamine, but not sure why? As it turns out, glutamine has a range of benefits in athletic performance and recovery.
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