So it's March 2020 and everyone in the world now knows about Coronavirus. I'm going to lay this out in a Q and A type format... I don't actually know anything about how viruses work... help?! A virus is an infectious particle that basically takes over a host cell and forces it to make more virus particles (the … Continue reading Immunity In The Time Of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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In Denial of Stress & Anxiety
As a yoga teacher and nutritionist, oh if I had a dollar for every time a client, friend or family member told me flat out that they are not stressed or couldn't possibly have anxiety! But unfortunately there is no human warning light that switches on or buzzer that sounds when we start to succumb … Continue reading In Denial of Stress & Anxiety
5 Weight Loss Tips Specifically for Men
When you google weight loss, everything seems to be directed toward women. Here are the 5 top tips that I give to guys starting in my gym who want to lose weight. You’ll notice that these tips aren’t about how many grams of protein you’ll need to eat per day or how many gym sessions … Continue reading 5 Weight Loss Tips Specifically for Men
How I Got Rid Of My Chronic Back Pain
This happened in 3 stages. But first I'll describe where I was - you may be able to relate. I was working as a veterinarian, standing up all day, leaning forward against a consultation table and handling animals. While I was on the go, I didn't give a lot of thought to my back ache, … Continue reading How I Got Rid Of My Chronic Back Pain
Preventing injuries
This is a guest post from Advanced Physiotherapy in Warners Bay. The Real Cause of Many Sports Injuries Why can one person compete in an Ironman triathlon without injury while a person of the same gender and age can become injured from a short run? Why do so many injuries occur at the beginning of … Continue reading Preventing injuries
The Dreaded Plateau
So you started a new healthy diet and exercise program and you got great results. Felt good huh? Maybe you even started telling everyone about it? "Keto this..." or "Crossfit that..." But at some point I'm guessing you hit the wall. Whilst weight loss plateaus suck, it can be comforting to know that it happens … Continue reading The Dreaded Plateau
Training for Fat Loss
How much training is needed for fat loss? When we're talking about fat loss, what we're really talking about is getting lean. That means maintaining (or building) muscle and reducing the layer of fat covering those muscles. Now ladies, building muscle doesn't mean you'll 'bulk up' - women simply don't have the testosterone (hormone) levels … Continue reading Training for Fat Loss
Stop Doing These 3 Healthy Things If You Want To Lose Weight
1. Buying sweet, grainy or fruit based breakfasts when you go out. Quit the chia puddings, ditch the smoothie bowls (I never quite understood this cold fruit soup phenomenon anyway) and lose the granola and muffins. Full. Of. Sugar. Fruit based meals are high in natural sugars (still sugar I'm afraid) however many of these … Continue reading Stop Doing These 3 Healthy Things If You Want To Lose Weight
Do you have a slow metabolism?
If you're heavier than you'd like to be, often feel cold, tired or sluggish, or maybe you really believe you just cannot lose weight, you might be wondering - why is my metabolism so slow? What is metabolism Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your body that use nutrients and oxygen to create … Continue reading Do you have a slow metabolism?
Back pain?
So you have a sore back, its painful, annoying, and it just won't go away. You take some anti-inflammatories and put your feet up, maybe even call in sick from work. But it just doesn't get better. Could you have a bulging disc? Well the answer is - probably yes! In fact one study looked … Continue reading Back pain?