Health Topics
Facts about Superfoods
You’ve most likely heard the term “superfoods” to describe foods that will supposedly make you look great, feel great and help you live a longer, healthier life — but what are “superfoods” and what makes them so super? The term “superfood” is used a lot, but what does...
The Carnivore diet
The Carnivore Diet consists entirely of meat and animal products, excluding all other foods. It’s claimed to aid weight loss, mood issues, and blood sugar regulation, among other health issues. However, the diet is extremely restrictive and likely unhealthy in the...
Hamstrings
BICEPS FEMORIS – Not to be confused with the bicep muscle in your upper arm!! Its main action is flexion at the knee, but it is also responsible for extending the thigh at the hip and lateral rotation at the hip and knee. SEMITENDINOSUS – Responsible for flexion of...
Facts about Water
Water is essential! in your diet. It flushes toxins out of your body (via sweat and urine), it keeps your respiratory system moist and plays a role in EVERY metabolic process in your body. On a “good day” your body by weight is at least 60 – 70% water! Roughly...
The Healthy Indian Diet
Indian cuisine is known for its vibrant spices, fresh herbs, and wide variety of rich flavours. Though diets and preferences vary throughout India, most people follow a primarily plant-based diet. Around 80% of the Indian population practices Hinduism, a religion that...
Shoulders
THE DELTOIDS ‘Delts’ are teardrop shaped and have three parts, anterior, medial and posterior. They control the flexion, abduction and extension of the humerus. ROTATOR CUFF Made up of four muscles (see below) – the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and...
The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece. Researchers noted that the people were exceptionally healthy compared to Americans and had a risk of an increasing number of lifestyle diseases....
Facts about Caffeine
CAFFEINE – THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE TRUTH! Health experts are often asked about caffeine. Is caffeine good for you? Bad for you? Should you drink coffee / tea? Recently, a Scientific Advisory Board met to discuss the latest scientific literature on coffee and tea. THE...
Chest
The chest forms part of a larger group of “pushing” muscles in the upper body and is made up of three muscles: pectoralis major, minor and the serratus anterior. PECTORALIS MAJOR This is the larger of the chest muscles and is responsible for adduction of the arms,...
The Juice Diet
The Juice Diet The juice diet, also known as a juice cleanse, is extremely popular for weight loss, especially among celebrities. But does juicing work? Juice diet plans that include complicated blends of vegetables and different varieties of fruits and vitamin...