As most of us are already aware, Insomnia or sleep deprivation is a disorder which causes difficulty sleeping and plays havoc with our health and general well-being. In short, it can be either difficulty in falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep. There are several reasons that can cause insomnia. It can be a mild to acute chronic sleep disorder. Insomnia can affect … [Read more...] about 8 Causes of Insomnia You Should Know About
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5 Easy Exercises to do While Sitting at Work (or at Home)
If your work or lifestyle causes you to sit for any length of time each day then you are literally sitting on a time bomb. Too much sitting or conversely sitting for long periods of time is well proven to be extremely harmful for your health. And this goes for people of all ages; no one is spared. Sitting is now a modern day killer disease but fortunately the … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Exercises to do While Sitting at Work (or at Home)
7 Tips about what Foods to Avoid for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sufferers
IBS Foods - What to Avoid You will find IBS foods tend to fall into two camps - those that make the condition worse and those which help to alleviate the symptoms experienced by sufferers. Ahead we will take a look at the foods which are considered non-inflammatory and safe to eat for IBS sufferers of which a bigger percentage tend to be women. However, it is worth … [Read more...] about 7 Tips about what Foods to Avoid for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sufferers
What is the Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise – it can be Confusing
Terminology used by personal fitness trainers can sometimes be so confusing and often many first time gym goers are too embarrassed to ask questions to which we feel we should know the answers. Take for example the times, at the end of your workout, when your personal trainer reminds you to do some anaerobic exercises over the weekend. Now how are you supposed to know … [Read more...] about What is the Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise – it can be Confusing
Fermented Foods are Steeped in History and are making a Huge Comeback…….Find out Why.
Fermented foods have been around for what seems like forever and they have a great history. In fact, many of the methods that are currently used today have been passed down from generation to generation. The recipes are like family heirlooms. Fermentation is a great process for preserving food because it helps provide sustenance during harsh seasonal times when food is … [Read more...] about Fermented Foods are Steeped in History and are making a Huge Comeback…….Find out Why.
Discover the 5 Main Reasons for Unwanted Weight Gain
I was chatting to a few people the other day and one of them happened to comment, “Have you ever noticed how weight gain can creep up on you over a period of time and you don’t even really notice it? Well, that is, until it is too late and you end you end up with some dam lifestyle disease that you end up blaming on ageing.” Unfortunately, the hidden causes of weight … [Read more...] about Discover the 5 Main Reasons for Unwanted Weight Gain
Childhood Obesity – is it a Modern Day Epidemic? Are you Concerned?
Childhood obesity is now reaching epidemic proportions in many of our modern western societies. Many people are asking, “are parents to blame for childhood obesity”, so what are the answers and how can we all help to do something about it? The Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council states that in 2011–12, around 60% of Australian adults were … [Read more...] about Childhood Obesity – is it a Modern Day Epidemic? Are you Concerned?
Evidence Reveals 5 Easy Ways You Can Gain an Extra 7.2 Years in Life Expectancy…….
………..just by doing a little bit of regular moderate exercise. Regardless of age, most people I know have no trouble coming up with more than one ‘valid’ reason (excuse) why they don't exercise – or keep on top of their diet for that matter too. We all know the importance of exercise and diet to our physical and mental wellbeing but just how much exercise is enough. In the … [Read more...] about Evidence Reveals 5 Easy Ways You Can Gain an Extra 7.2 Years in Life Expectancy…….
Important Cooking Tips for Celiac Disease Sufferers
The topic of gluten has been on fire in the media of late so Celiac Disease has certainly risen in prominence. Just in case you are not too sure what it is, Celiac Disease is a lifelong condition, a digestive and autoimmune disorder that can damage the lining of the small intestine and inhibits the sufferer from being able to absorb food containing gluten into their small … [Read more...] about Important Cooking Tips for Celiac Disease Sufferers
Is HIIT Training for Everyone?
I have written about High Intensity Interval Training a couple of times recently because it is something I love to do twice a week - on my cardio days. Apart from slowing the ageing process and increasing heart health, it is short and sweet and has a great effect on your body for the amount of time you put in. In other words it is one of the best fat burning exercises around … [Read more...] about Is HIIT Training for Everyone?