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Low vitamin D may impair your fertility
Did you know that having suboptimal levels of vitamin D in your bloodstream may: Reduce your ability to ovulate Reduce your chances at IVF success Women with good levels of vitamin D in their blood have better quality embryos and a higher chance of implantation if using IVF. A study just published in the Endocrine Society's The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism determined that when undergoing IVF, women who had sufficient levels of vitamin D were almost twice as likely to conceive as women with vitamin D deficiency. Women who weren’t deficient were more likely to produce high quality [...]
Triple World Champ!
I started triathlon in Brussels back in 1988 inspired to beat my parents who both were good Triatheletes. I got the bug straight away and gave up Scouts and basketball to allow myself more time to train. I was part of the Belgian National Junior team in 1996 and I won the Junior National Championship Series the same year. In 1997, I decided to turn Pro and work part time at my Dad's importing business. Unfortunately I ended up with some injuries and after my fifth surgery I decided to move to Australia to live with my future wife Belinda; [...]
Boost your mood!
Feeling a little blue? Let's not call it depressed because it's probably just a little bit of life having its way with you. You'll be back - and back more positive and happier than ever! You just need to ride it out . . . ride that emotion right on outta town. The ups and down of life are what life itself is all about, so remembering that, and following these few simple techniques for getting you through those less than enthralling days will have you back to your life loving socialising self again. Regular exercise. holy badoly- I can't [...]
Keeping up with technology . . .
Recently, I read an article where it was recommended that handheld devices such as smart phones or tablets should be banned for use by children. This article made some salient points such as: Sitting and playing games on handheld devices increases the possibility of delayed development. Moving around has been found to enhance learning and physical development in children. Some kids get up in the morning, sit and watch television then switch to a handheld device such as a smart phone or tablet and continue hours and hours of sedentary behaviour – never really moving from the spot they first [...]
Breast Examination
For women of all ages, the breast self-exam is a useful tool that is easily learned. Something to remember is that you know more about how your breasts should look and feel than anyone else so please pay attention to any changes - if you do find anything different or worrying, go and see your doctor as soon as you can. This will allow for quick action if needs be, or peace of mind in the case of 'normal' breast changes that may be concerning you. There are two important ways to check your breasts. The first is by looking. [...]
Cherry Chia Chews
Cherry Chia Chews are full of wholefoods that will only strengthen your energy systems- unlike highly processed sugary foods. The natural sugars of Cherry Chia Chews will give you long lasting energy that won't leave you drained of energy after the slump of a processed sugar spike. Cherry Chia Chews are jam packed with cherries, which are known to alkalize the body- assisting with relief of painful gout caused by a build up of uric acid. Cherries are full of anti oxidants and even contain a hormone- Melatonin! Melatonin is a powerful hormone, that helps put us to sleep at [...]
Have a long term dream not a short term goal
This time we will be talking about obsessions and obsessive personalities which are a common thread in Athletes. Have a long term dream instead of a short term goal. Find something you want to achieve that will keep you in the sport for a long time and do not take shortcuts with training. Take a step by step approach and keep your life balanced. Many Athletes I have met end up doing a three year cycle and never race again because their obsessive approach plus all the hours of training meant they sacrificed too much. They end up questioning why [...]
Do you know the symptoms of diabetes?
By Margaret Jasinska, Naturopath Approximately 280 Australians develop diabetes each day. What a frightening statistic. Currently nearly 2 million Australians have diabetes, but it’s estimated that up to half of the cases of type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed. By 2031 it is thought that 3.3 million Australians will have type 2 diabetes. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are becoming increasingly prevalent, but most diabetics in this country have type 2 diabetes. Why are there so many cases that go undiagnosed? The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be very mild and some people get no symptoms at all [...]
Simple Rules to Blending!
You need a blender- ground breaking info! Any blender will do, but preferably a powerful one like the Froothie. A powerful good quality blender will enable you to get a singular consistency to your smoothie that a regular blender cannot. If you are not a fan of green leafy vegetables or vegetables in general, using a high powered blender will eliminate lumpy pieces of individual vegetables, producing a smooth enjoyable texture you will become addicted to! A liquid base- Filtered water and coconut water are my favourites- and i mean coconut water straight out of the white juvenile coconut of [...]
Binge Eating Disorders
Four new diagnosed disorders that you may find very familiar. One of the most common forms of disordered eating, and perhaps the least understood, is binge eating disorder (BED). Those experiencing BED compulsively eat large quantities of food and tend to feel secretive and shameful about their eating. Binge episodes are preceded by strong urges and a sense of being out of control. A person with BED has very similar drives and feelings as someone with bulimia, but they don't attempt to compensate for their binges through over exercising, laxative abuse or vomiting. The causes of eating disorders are varied [...]
