When the term “remedial massage” is used, it is natural to respond with “what is that?” It is a form of massage otherwise referred to as a sports massage. Remedial massage therapy is typically used to relieve a range of ailments or injuries and is performed by a qualified, professional practitioner. It is a form… Read More »
Summer in Australia has always meant cricket but there have been few years where our national sport has attracted quite so much attention as in 2021. Tests have been on again, off again, moved, then on again but with reduced crowd numbers. And while trying to figure out exactly what’s going on — or whether… Read More »
Countless studies have demonstrated the benefits of physical exercise for preventing cognitive impairment and dementia as we get older. This study explores how brain metabolism is affected by exercise.[1] To get a better understanding of how physical activity positively influences the brain, sports physicians and gerontologists recruited 60 participants between the ages of 65 and… Read More »
Eating healthy is about realizing what your long-term goals are and sticking to those. Flood your body with vegetables, they are extremely low on calories but very satiating. To help you succeed in your losing 10 pounds in one week challenge, here are some tips I found very useful. Walking, especially brisk walking, can help… Read More »
It is often believed that exercise and pregnancy don’t mix. But according to perinatal yoga teacher Rehana Jawadwala – author of Why Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Matter – exercise is crucial for a healthy pregnancy and birth Gone are the days when traditional patriarchal terms such as ‘delicate’, ‘vulnerable’ and (my pet peeve), ‘a vessel for… Read More »