Your Body

Sleep is vital for every person on the planet. Whilst some can go with less sleep than others, everyone still needs some sleep. More specifically, athletes will always tell you how important rest and recovery are for your body, which is where sleep comes in as well. Numerous studies have shown that even a small…

Mental health is often one of the biggest aspects of health that is underestimated and neglected. In fact, many people don’t realise that mental health and physical health are intricately connected and that both can affect each other. Here are 7 ways your physical and mental health are connected and how to improve the relationship.…

Every athlete or exercise-lover has a preference regarding eating before a workout or not. What everyone definitely agrees on, because almost everyone gets hungry during a workout, is eating after a workout. What you eat post-recovery is the important element, however, because it can actually assist with recovery, or slow things down. Our list of…

Core strength is essential for not only a successful pregnancy and delivery but also for the recovery period after the birth of a baby. The ability to maintain core strength when pregnant should always be encouraged because your body goes through a lot of changes in preparation for the birth of your baby, and you…

High cholesterol levels lead to higher health risks, especially cardiovascular risks. A healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on how balanced one‘s cholesterol levels are. Consuming foods that keep cholesterol levels in a healthy range can help prevent health problems such as heart attacks or strokes. These meal plan recommendations may help lower your cholesterol:…

Healthy people look and feel better than the average person. They have greater energy and stamina, are more optimistic, and have a clear sense of purpose. Everything you accomplish is built on your health. It makes no difference what your ambitions are; health is the key to being satisfied with yourself and your life. Every…

You may feel like you are made up of pure muscle, bones and that other not-so-popular body element (fat!), but in fact, the average adult human body consists of up to 65% water. Water is essential to a healthy body. It helps to regulate your body temperature and lubricate your joints. It also helps transport…

What exactly is sweat? Sweating is known as perspiration, the discharge of a salt-based fluid from your sweat glands. Sweat is made up of water and contains small amounts of urea, salts, ammonia, uric acid, lactic acid, vitamin C, fat, zinc, nickel, lead, and chromium. Sweat is your body’s natural coolant and helps regulate temperature.…

What you put into your body makes a huge difference in how you feel. It is important to know that you have the ability to start a new treatment for joint pain. In this blog, we are going to list foods that fuel joint pain. 1. Refined Sugars The effects of refined carbohydrates are more…

Whether you’re experiencing a particularly stressful time or struggling with ongoing anxiety associated with everyday life, ensuring that you stay active can be a great coping mechanism as exercise has been proven to help alleviate stress and anxiety. How exercise contributes to a positive mood Increased physical exercise has been found to enhance mood, increase…

If you have been feeling unmotivated or uninspired by your career or life in general, there is likely an underlying cause. You may be experiencing the symptoms of burnout. Did you know that in 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially recognised burnout as an occupational phenomenon? Before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, burnout was already…

Struggling to wake up in the mornings? Feeling tired all the time, like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of exhaustion, or know somebody who is? Then this blog post is for you, or your friend. What is fatigue? Fatigue is a persistent sense of exhaustion, weariness, or lack of energy that is not improved…