When you are in pain, most people do not think about movement. Usually, the first thought that comes to mind is to reach out for the painkiller medicine or something more invasive. Often without realizing that many musculoskeletal aches & pains can be solved with directional movements, specific exercises and stretches.
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A refreshing salad, perfect for a warm summer's day, drizzled with olive oil for extra flavour:
Did you know that avocados contain more potassium than bananas? An essential nutrient for the nervous system, low levels of potassium can cause stress & anxiety.
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At a first glance leading a healthy lifestyle might seem intimidating. But it’s not that complicated after all. All one needs to do is develop good habits – everything else takes care of itself.
It doesn’t require ‘all or nothing’ attitude. As with many things in life, just getting started in one area creates a domino effect and the rest starts to follow.
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We all know that exercising and staying active has numerous benefits, from keeping your body and mind healthy, maintaining healthy weight, immune system as well as preventing illness like cancer. So how does exercise and being active help to prevent cancer? Bellow we have collected some proven scientific researches for you.
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Not only is this tasty Chia Pudding recipe jam-packed with tropical flavor, but it’s a healthy, balanced breakfast or snack option that will keep you full all morning or until your next meal thanks to fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
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Many of us have experienced some pain in the soles or ankles of our feet or heels. This can happen after a workout, new activities, standing for long hours, or gaining weight. So here are a few tips and advices on how to stay on feet and toes pain free:-)
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Many think following a regular skincare routine, exercising, and eating vegan is what self-care is all about. However there‘s a lot more to reconsider.
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Looking for a rich, creamy easy to make and luxurious dessert? All you need is some silky dark chocolate, thick coconut cream, crunchy biscuits and dairy-free butter.
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Fruit are a fantastic energy source. Sweet and juicy, they are full of natural sugars, that are broken down quickly into glucose, which the body then uses as a quick energy source. In this article we take a look at 4 fruits that can help boost your energy levels and the best way to add them to your diet.
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When you're feeling tired during the day, you may think that nothing but a good night's sleep can help but, actually, there are lots of quick and easy pick-me-ups that can help you feel less lethargic and more alert. Let’s take a look at a few simple ways to get rid of tiredness, as well as things you should avoid doing when tired.
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Ballet is one professional discipline that requires mind mastery, however the ability to master emotions and creativity and produce a wonderful performance could equally be applied to all our lives.
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Summer is a perfect time not only to get the body into a great shape but also to review your health, fitness and overall wellbeing, so you can enjoy summer holidays with your friends and family, feeling and looking at your best.
We have invited experienced nutritionist and a premium professional chef Oto Zemnieks to share with us a recipe of a light yet energizing summer salad.
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Tight, stiff muscles can arise as a result of vigorous exercise, or an underlying condition such as arthritis, as well as a nutrient deficiency. Let’s take a look at what specific nutrient deficiency is likely to cause muscle stiffness and how to help tackling stiffness in the body.
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Pineapple is more than just a delicious tropical fruit — it offers significant health benefits as well. In fact, it’s been used in folk medicine since ancient times. It could calm hayfever, aid digestion, supports the immune system, contains a nutrient powerhouse of it’s anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant elements, being super versatile and can work well in any meal.
Let’s have a look at all these wonderful benefits in more detail and try a delicious recipe at the end.
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An increasing number of adults are turning to ballet and ballet-inspired fitness classes to keep them in shape during adulthood, there are plenty of good reasons to do so.
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Deciding to excise can be impulsive and have many reasons behind, from health, fitness to simply losing some weight, tone your body or improve posture, you might even sign up for the exercise program to work out at home. However, your fitness motivation seems to have disappeared.
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No mater how much of stress we experience, our intelligent bodies always learn to adapt. For the good or bad of our health, most of us can work through, fighting everyday aggressors. However this is a short-term solution. This pressure pile-up will eventually take its toll—from a never-ending sniffle to a sudden ache and pain, the body keeps the score with burnout probably closer than you think.
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Fitness - in particular aerobic movement, is an easy way to combat the symptoms of depression and anxiety, a subject that is especially important in the challenging days we’ve experienced this last year and continue to do so.
Do you ever find yourself reaching out for more snacks when you tired or had poor sleep? According to the science, a bad night's sleep can cause us to eat more therefore more likely to gain weight. Let’s have look into the reasons why we eat more when tired, including the need for more energy, comfort eating, how to avoid overeating and potentially gaining extra weight when feeling tired.
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New Year’s eve, it is the perfect time to reflect on the past year. Overview all that has gone by – the highs and the lows, the hits and the misses, the gains and the losses, the challenges and the opportunities, the experiences earned, the lessons learnt, the mistakes made, the little joys shared, what worked for you and what didn’t. It’s a time to reminisce all these.
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