Certain foods, like cherries, bananas, almonds, and oats, are rich in melatonin and magnesium—two natural sleep aids that help regulate your sleep-wake cycle and relax your muscles. On the other hand, consuming heavy meals, caffeine, or spicy foods too close to bedtime can disrupt sleep. Caffeine can stay in your…
As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, my role is to help women navigate this journey with safe, individualised exercise programs. Exercise is not about “pushing harder” or “getting back to normal” overnight. Instead, it’s about moving in ways that feel manageable, sustainable, and aligned with your health needs at every stage—whether…
Physical Recovery and Performance During sleep, the body undergoes essential repair processes. Muscles recover, tissues regenerate, and the immune system strengthens. For those who exercise regularly, sleep is when gains are made—growth hormone is released, helping the body rebuild and recover. Poor sleep can lead to slower reaction times, reduced…
As an Exercise Physiologist, my approach to working with EDS clients begins with understanding the unique challenges they face. One of the hallmark features—joint hypermobility—can cause frequent dislocations or subluxations, poor proprioception (joint awareness), and postural instability. This means standard exercise routines may not only be ineffective but potentially harmful…
Exercises That May Increase Symptom Exacerbation Certain types of exercise may increase intra-abdominal pressure or place undue strain on the pelvic floor, potentially worsening prolapse symptoms. These movements don’t necessarily need to be avoided entirely, but they should be approached with caution and proper technique. High-impact activities: Running, jumping, and…
Heart Health: Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death for men—but most of it is preventable with consistent exercise, good nutrition, and routine check-ups. The heart is a muscle and like any other muscle, it benefits from exercise. With exercise, it will become slower but stronger, and often…
When you exercise, your body uses energy, primarily from the food you eat. Consuming a balanced diet that includes complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables ensures your body has the proper fuel. For instance, carbohydrates provide quick energy for intense workouts, while protein helps…
To fall asleep and stay asleep, your body needs to be in a relaxed state. Magnesium helps us to fall asleep through activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the part of our bodies that tells us to rest and ‘relax’. Because of this, many people suggest taking magnesium supplements…
Exercise during and after breast cancer treatment has been shown to: Reduce cancer-related fatigue Manage musculoskeletal concerns including shoulder dysfunction Reduce deconditioning and functional decline associated with many of the treatments, along with maintaining/improving muscle mass Manage post-surgical pain Improve muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness Manage cardiometabolic risk factors related…
