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27Sep 2018 by Angelo

Achilles Tendonitis – Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention

ACHILLES TENDONITIS - Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention We all start off our new fitness regime with the best intentions, full of gusto with the youthful exuberance of a toddler that's just learnt to walk. The problem is that we often try to run before we can walk, which tends to lead to injury and ultimately puts a halt to our fitness plan and sets us back even further. As a massage therapist, one of the most common injuries I encountered was Achilles Tendonitis from people pushing too hard in a new activity. It's also an injury I painfully had to endure when I first got into boxing and started to skip a lot without allowing my body to adapt to the new movement. In this article we will…

22Sep 2018 by Angelo

Is Fluoride In Drinking Water Bad For You?

Health and Welness

The question of, ' is fluoride in drinking water bad for you?' may seem like a rhetorical one. After all everyone knows that water fluoridation aids dental health, which is why it is added to water and has been for over half a century. The idea of fluoride not being good for you may seem absurd. Why? If history should have taught us anything it should be that traditional views are not always correct; the world being flat, slavery, smoking cigarettes etc… However, it seems that we never seem to learn from our predecessors. This article questions the safety and efficacy of drinking fluoridated water to determine whether water fluoride in drinking water is bad for you. History of Fluoride Fluorine, which is what Fluoride derives from, is a member of…

05Sep 2018 by Angelo

Turmeric And Black Pepper – A Powerful Anti-Inflammatory

Health and Welness, Nutrition, Supplements

Turmeric in recent times has become the new buzz word in the health and fitness world with many reported health benefits. It wasn't until I started to notice Dr Rhonda Patrick rave about this wonder plant though that I really started to pay attention. Generally when Dr Rhonda Patrick enthuses about anything health related you'd be a fool not to listen as it will be deeply researched legit information, so I delved deeper to find out what exactly gives this colorful spice its super powers. If you suffer from any ailment or disease brought on by chronic inflammation, I recommend you read on for some interesting research on the many health benefits of turmeric. What Is Turmeric Turmeric is a flowering plant from the ginger family native to India and south East…

29Aug 2018 by Angelo

5 Similarities of Getting Fit and Starting a Business

Health and Welness

I’m sure you’ll agree that getting really fit is a very difficult task. I'm guessing that if you're reading this you're probably in one of three camps. # 1 - You want to get fit and are looking for some inspiration (which by the way is probably procrastination) #2 - You're in the process of getting fit and are starting to lose motivation # 3 - You’ve tried to get fit many times but can never keep the momentum and always end up quitting. Trying to get in great shape in my opinion is very similar to trying to make it in business. There are many parallels between the two which we’ll delve into to hopefully give you an understanding of what is required to succeed. I…

25Jul 2018 by Angelo

5 Simple Daily Habits To Make You Live Longer

Health and Welness

5 Simple Daily Habits To Make You Live Longer Our time on this world is limited and I'm sure if there was a single pill that we could take to extend our stay we would all take it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately are bodies are a lot more complex and require a more holistic healthy lifestyle approach that will hopefully lead to the longest and healthiest life possible. In this article we'll look at 5 daily habits to make you live longer which are backed by science which you can start implementing today, some of which you probably are already doing. We first need to understand why the aging process happens before we can look into how we can slow the aging process down. What Causes Aging? …

17Jul 2018 by Angelo

The Truth About Lemon Water

Health and Welness, Nutrition

Drinking lemon water is thought to provide many health benefits from boosting your immune system and detoxifying your body to helping you lose weight and make your skin look great. Sounds pretty impressive to me as I'm sure it does to the many people who undertake this daily ritual, but how powerful in reality is a slice of lemon in a glass of water. In this article well uncover the truth about lemon water by looking at all the touted benefits to see if it really has these magical healing powers that we are led to believe. Lemon Water Does Not Speed Up Your Metabolism We all have a basal metabolic rate which is the amount of energy (calories) that our body needs to be able to…

28Jun 2018 by Angelo

How Many Calories Burned Playing Soccer?

Workouts

How Many Calories Burned Playing Soccer? After a 4 year wait the soccer world cup is finally back on out TV screens. The 2014 world cup which was held in Brazil had a global TV audience of a staggering 3.2 billion with 1 billion watching the final between Argentina and Germany with Germany winning a tightly contested match 1-0. This time round the most prestigious sporting tournament is taking place in Russia showcasing some of the highest paid sports stars in the world battling it out on the field. What exactly does it take though to compete at the highest level? When your playing soccer at the pinnacle of the sport you have to clearly have great technical ability and ball mastery to be able to control…

09Jun 2018 by Angelo

5 Unique Last Minute Fathers Day Fitness Gift Ideas

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5 Unique Last Minute Fathers Day Fitness Gift Ideas With Father’s Day fast approaching on the 17th June this post could come in handy if your still stuck for Father’s Day gift ideas. Seeing as we specialize in health and fitness, I thought we could help you out with 5 unique last-minute fathers day fitness gift ideas for those health conscious and sporty dads. As a father of three myself, I fully appreciate how hard the mums out there work and if I’m gonna be honest, us working dads, no matter how much we don’t want to admit it, have got it a lot easier. It’s not all fun and games though as the financial pressure tends to be on us working dads and we don’t get to spend as…

11May 2018 by Angelo

Best Foods For Healthy Bones

Health and Welness, Supplements

Best Foods For Healthy Bones Having healthy bones plays a vital role in your longevity and as you will see further down in the statistics, it is very likely that one of us will suffer in later life if we don't protect our bones now. The lifestyle choices we make in our younger years will determine the health of our bones as we get older. By the age of 30, most people will have reached their peak bone mass and then will start to see a steady decline in bone density Working out and staying physically fit is crucial to maintaining strong bones but so is diet. In this article we will look at which foods you should be eating for your bone health and why. Why do we…

11Apr 2018 by Angelo

Stay Hydrated to Lose Weight

Health and Welness, Nutrition

Stay Hydrated to Lose Weight I'm sure you've heard that we should drink more water just like we should eat more vegetables and exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Always staying fully hydrated is one of those things that gets bandied about in the world of health and fitness but generally ignored or not taken seriously. In this article I will break down the importance of drinking water and why it is the easiest addition you can make to your diet that will have the biggest positive impact. Why is it Important to Drink Water? To put it simply, Stop drinking water and you will die. The amount of time humans can go without water depending on the conditions can be anything between a few days and…