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The secrets to easier weight loss
Want to lose weight and keep it off long term? Are you one of the millions of people who have tried counting lettuce leaves, starving yourself, putting in ridiculous hours at the gym and even avoiding social events because you are on a diet and trying to lose weight? While you may find some small success, you will also know that these kinds of things seldom work for any length of time and you find yourself staring down at the scary numbers on the scale yet again . . . wondering what to do, how to find lasting success. Many [...]
Now, let’s add some water . . .
How is your training going? Let’s put a bit of swimming into your training. This is the best sport to loosen up and to recover actively. The water also acts as compression on your muscles and helps flushing the toxins out… But swimming is a very uncomfortable sport to do for most of us - we are, after all, land animals! So, here are a few basic tips from the area that seems to cause the most issues…the breathing pattern! Lots of people think that you just turn your head, suck in air, and go. Many people like to lift [...]
Foods to increase lung function
Everyone knows smokers are at a much higher risk of getting cancer, various forms of lung disease and emphysema, which is usually why most people quit. However, if mere death and the end of your mortal experience isn't enough of a deterrent for you, then there are always the more superficial aspects - what about the promise of lines across your face resembling the San Andreas fault, or a breath that seems to penetrate deep into every living cell in your body which acompanies the stale odour leeching from every pore along with the bleeding gums of Vitamin C deficiency [...]
Black sesame rush
This smoothie is the ideal start to your day. What an amazing breakfast! Smoothies need to be a well rounded mix of Carbs, Omega 3 fats, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and goodies for intestinal health! 1 heaped Tablespoon of Vital Greens for immune & Liver support herbs + probiotics 1 Tablespoon of diatomaceous Earth for skin hair collagen bowel 1 Tablespoon of Psyllium Husk for soluble Fibre 1 Table spoons of Acai powder for a big BOOM hit of Anti Oxidants 1/2 Cup of Aloe Vera Juice for Intestinal health / motility etc 1 Cup of Blueberries (frozen) for [...]
Break your cycle of subconscious anxiety
One of the many common problems that people consult me on is anxiety when the source of that anxiety is unclear to them. Most people misunderstand the meaning of “chemical imbalances” in the brain. Understanding how this works is important to progress and recovery if you are suffering from GAD (general anxiety disorder). A lot of people are anxious about being anxious and this is so common and yet so frequently misunderstood that such lack of knowledge leads to more anxiety. Why you develop social anxiety has more to do with environment than it has to do with genetics. However, [...]
Front foot running
How is your running going? Have you heard of front foot running? This is the most efficient way to run as you reduce your time of impact on the ground and you will run with gravity, not against it, like heel strikers do. What are some of the issues you may encounter? Front foot running will allow you to run much faster but it will take months to adjust to. Please do not run on your toes but on the front foot which is landing and taking off from the big toe joint. It will take you a long time [...]
Dementia not uncommon in younger persons
By Dr Sandra Cabot Most people worry that they may decline mentally as they get older and dementia is the greatest fear of most of my patients. We know that cognitive impairment is common in those over 80 years of age but then that’s very old and is not surprising! Your brain is a very fatty organ and is prone to damage from free radicals, and as we age we need more antioxidants to protect it. A new study published in the journal of Psychogeriatrics 2014 online has revealed that younger age onset dementia is becoming more common. People as [...]
Are you motivated enough to lose weight?
By naturopath Margaret Jasinska One reason people commonly give for not being able to lose weight is they just can’t get motivated to eat well and exercise. We all know motivation is definitely important, but how can you get motivated and stay motivated for the long haul? It’s fairly easy to stay motivated for the length of time it takes to lose five to ten kilos, but if you have 30 or more kilos you want to lose, maintaining the momentum can be hard. Most people also find it easier to lose weight if there’s a significant upcoming event like [...]
Get yourself a running coach
I have always been and will always be against online programs that everyone can buy from the net. They don’t work and can be quite dangerous without the essential coach-athlete feedback. No feedback means that you don’t really know how the athlete is going with that program… Are you doing the right program? Are you coaching them the way they need at that time? Are they feeling up to the training? Are they healthy and sleeping well? I’m against online training program because they don’t give you that constant communication with your coach. A walk in the dark, really! When [...]
Stay motivated and follow your dreams
Today, my blog is about dreams or goals. Call them what you will because a goal can be a dream and vice a versa. I have always followed my dreams whatever the consequences and I have been lucky to have ticked a few of my dream boxes. This year, it was to become a world champion in triathlon. It took me a long time to achieve this ultimate goal that I had at the back of my mind since I was a little boy but this is what kept me going through the hardship, the injuries, the viruses, the lows, [...]
