As we head into spring we may drag the runners out of the closet and renew our love for running. The correct footwear is of paramount importance in remaining injury free. To remain injury free we need to able to transfer energy effectively from the ground up through the body. As our feet are the…
Too much salt in the diet and its link to heart disease and other illnesses is not new information. The National Health and Medical Research Council say most people consume twice the amount of salt they should, and eight times what they need. An excess of salt is linked to high blood pressure, stroke and…
Salt and hydration! Even if we are drinking enough water per day according to the equation 'body weight (kg) x0.03=litres/day' it doesnt nessarily mean that it is being absorbed , and we may find ourselves constantly on the toilet as water literally passes through us. The link to helping us absorb our water better is…
NUTRITION Our diet is essential for our health and welfare, both physically and mentally. What we eat will dictate our energy levels, growth, recovery from injury, muscle strength, mental ability and concentration, ability to fight disease, presence of allergies, organ function and weight. Diet describes how we eat, it is not about losing weight. To…
