Little “Me Time” (Why it’s good for you?)
At what point did your life become more about everyone else – work, family, etc. – and far too little about you? It’s OK to be selfish when it comes to your health; after all, if you lose your health, you won’t have the ability to do all the things you do for all the […]
Win The Fight Against Osteoporosis
Win the fight against osteoporosis, reduce your risk of falling, and stay active! As long as you’re able to do the activities you want, you probably don’t give your bones a second thought. But did you know that after age 30 you start losing bone density? In fact, women will lose up to 20 percent […]
Take good care of your joints as you age
If you’re like most people, you don’t think much about your joints until they start complaining. But your joints deserve attention long before they cause continuous discomfort. “Prevention really is the best medicine when it comes to joint pain,” Make sure to adapt your daily routine to relieve pressure on your joints. The following techniques […]
5 Ways To Boost Bone Strength Early
The best prevention for bone-thinning osteoporosis begins early — during the first two decades of life, when you can most influence your peak bone mass by getting enough calcium and vitamin D and doing bone-strengthening exercise. If you are over age 20, there’s no need to be discouraged. It’s never too late to adopt bone-preserving […]
Symptoms Of Tendonitis, Causes and Treating it with Physical Therapy
A medical condition due to which the tendons in your body get inflamed is commonly known a tendonitis. However left untreated can develop into a more complex problem in the joint of the body. Your tendons are flexible cord like structures that attach bone to muscles. Tendons are located through out the entire body. The […]
Get To Know Your HAMSTRING: Unsung Heroes of Your Upper Legs
The hamstrings are the unsung heroes of the upper legs. The three muscles in the back of each thigh enable you to bend your knees and pull your legs back as you walk. They also assist the gluteal muscles (or “glutes”) in the buttocks — the powerhouses that propel your body forward when you get […]
The Importance of Stretching (Do’s & Don’ts Checklist)
Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. It’s not enough to build muscle and achieve aerobic fitness. You need to think about flexibility, too. You may think of stretching […]
Effects of stress on the body (Is Your Body On Survival Mode Every Minute of Everyday)
The one thing that all people on this earth have in common is stress. FACT, there is no getting away from it, stress at home, stress at work, stress with bills, stress with children etc. BUT, either way, it doesn’t help you if “your body” is on a constant mode of fight […]
Festive Season Tips (Have A Healthier Christmas)
Enjoy all the festivities of the season and get through the Christmas period without too much impact on your health. Top 10 tips for a healthier Christmas. Don’t sit down all day. Encourage the whole family to get out for a walk at some point – ideally, after dinner to aid digestion. The more activity, the […]
Give Your Heart A WorkOut (Stay Healthy During Christmas)
Every minute of every day. Year after year. Decade after decade. Your heart is always working for you—but are you working for your heart? You see, if you’re not exercising your heart, you’re putting your health and wellbeing at risk. Whatever your age or fitness level, giving your heart a workout will do wonders for […]
