Despite current conversations around diet, carbohydrates (AKA carbs) are a very important part of healthy, balanced diets. Including the right types of carbohydrate foods in your diet is the key to maintaining energy levels throughout the day, which can improve your focus and overall health and wellbeing. What are Carbs? Carbohydrates are food molecules that…
Although eating healthy all year round is our goal, eating foods rich in nutrients to support our immune system during winter is very important. Read on to learn how… With the media telling us the number of viruses are at a peak at the moment, it’s not as difficult as you may think to ensure…
We often talk about Pilates being fantastic for adults, but what about children?
Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men globally, with treatment often impacting various aspects of their lives, including urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. As an accredited exercise physiologist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of tailored exercise programs in helping men manage these challenges effectively. In this blog, we’ll explore how exercise physiology plays a crucial role in supporting men’s pelvic floor health post-prostate cancer treatment.
When it comes to combating burnout, nutrition plays a pivotal role in nurturing our resilience and replenishing depleted energy stores. Understanding the impact of diet on stress management is crucial for fostering overall well-being
Did you know that more than 90% of women with fibromyalgia, and about 76% of chronic lower back pain sufferers have suffered psychological trauma? Furthermore, chronic pain sufferers are more than twice as likely to suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms. Through science, we are learning more and more about the connection between severe stress and pain.
Prolonged periods of dieting can make it really difficult to lose weight. Focusing on non-weight goals, and small sustainable changes is the best way to build a better relationship with food and your body.
Allostatic load is a term we are going to hear a lot more about in the future. It is used in the field of psychology and medicine to describe the cumulative wear and tear on the body as a result of chronic stress. It refers to the physiological consequences of chronic exposure to stressors, which can lead to a range of negative health outcomes. The concept of allostatic load highlights the interconnectedness of the mind and body, emphasizing the impact of psychological stress on physical health.
Did you know the brain has a reward system? It’s a primal system that rewards us when we do something that encourages our survival – such as eating food. Unfortunately, when we eat junk food, the chemical dopamine (aka the reward), is released in larger amounts into the brain than when we eat whole foods. Learn more…
