Health & Lifestyle

Stress is any strain on our minds or bodies caused by an external factor. Whatever the stress, it can affect our metabolism (ability to burn calories), physiological functions, and even our outlook on life.

Some age-related changes, such as those pesky wrinkles, the wisps of grey hair, are inevitable. It was once thought that changes to muscles, bones and joints were inevitable too. Research today strongly suggests that at least half of the changes to bones and muscles are because they are simply not used often enough.

Magnesium is one of the absolute superhero’s when it comes to our health and well-being. It is actually vital for virtually every major body system! This includes how we think and react, how our muscles function and recover, the health of our organs, how we sleep and so much more.

Men – Vehicle Service Time! We love you and want you to be around for a long time however sometimes your ‘she’ll be right’ attitude with your health is not always the best to ensure this happens.

Top ten excuses for not working out and how to beat them!
It’s hard to stay motivated, especially if you’re at the beginning of your fitness journey or rallying to get started again. You are not alone and here is a list of the top work out excuses I often here and how YOU can combat them.

Sugar can wreak havoc on our bodies in so many ways and is linked to everything from depression to obesity to memory loss to metabolic disturbances and most of us know we need to keep our intake under control, but it can be harder said than done.

Our busy holiday schedules can push us from our regular exercise routines. Physical activity can help relieve stress, regulate appetite, and burn up those extra calories.

We are in unprecedented times and for many our way of life has been turned upside down and our usual routines are non-existent and the challenges some of us face are things we never thought we would have to contend with.  So what do we do and how do we navigate our way through these times and get ourselves back into a ‘new’ normal that is healthy, vital and beneficial for ourselves?