Fitness & Physical Health

Want to be healthier this year than you were last year? Do you want to enjoy good health both now and also into the future, minimising your chance of illness and disease? Don’t we all!

Sometimes health tips can be confusing and conflicting, so we’ve kept it really simple here. There are just 5 key healthy eating and lifestyle hacks to follow with a reference article if you want more info. You can’t go wrong. You'll feel good now and lay the groundwork for living a longer and healthier life. Start today and you’ll be brimming with good health by year’s end!

 

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If you’re a woman in your 30's, 40’s or 50’s, you’ve probably given some thought to what awaits as you transition to peri menopause and menopause. Perhaps you’re already at that stage or out the other side yet still reeling from the unwanted body changes and annoying side effects.

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Is this a question you’ve pondered yourself? If you’re keen to lose weight then chances are that you have thought about it. And possibly been unsure of the answer. This article is about removing any confusion around the dilemma of whether you should place more importance on what you eat or how much you move, for effective weight loss. That way, you can sharpen your focus and get on with the business of getting healthy and looking your best. Read more...

Have you ever wondered if your diet is providing you with all the vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy? Do you suspect that you may be lacking in certain nutrients but not sure which ones? This article outlines some common vitamin deficiency symptoms.

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The role of hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers that carry signals from one part of the body to another. Some well-known ones are insulin, melatonin, cortisol, adrenaline and testosterone, though there are over 200 altogether. They are made, stored and released by our endocrine system and it’s their job to regulate the activity of cells or organs throughout our body.

Hormones control a variety of functions including mood, growth, appetite and weight (metabolism) and sexual development and function. Whilst we will all experience periods of natural hormonal fluctuations in our life, hormonal imbalance can also occur when the endocrine glands are not working properly. Correcting this is important as hormonal imbalances can lead to a range of serious health issues such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease to name a few. If you're specifically after info on hormonal changes and/or weight gain relating to peri menopause or menopause, you'll find some useful advice here, The wonderful world of menopause.

In this article I’ll cover tips on how to balance your hormones but firstly, let’s explore some of the early signs that your hormones may be out of whack.

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It’s a common question and one we get asked a lot. So we’ve put together this helpful guide to assist you in choosing the right daily calorie level to maintain weight, lose weight or even gain weight! And to make sure we got it right, we ran it all past Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert, Coach Joseph Hall, whose job it is to help people achieve the body weight and body shape they want.

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What is sustainable eating?

Sustainable eating is about choosing foods that contribute to a healthy balanced diet while additionally having a low impact on our environment. To define it further would be to say that sustainable diets aim to ensure food security for present and future generations; protect biodiversity; respect cultures; be economically fair; optimise nourishment; plus combat malnutrition and obesity. Sustainable eating is about more than just the food itself – it’s about production, distribution, packaging and consumption.

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Learn if you’re living in a healthy home or harmful one

Have you ever thought about how healthy your home is? Most people haven’t. We tend to think about our health in terms of what we eat or how much we exercise. Thanks to modern research we can now get an understanding of the impacts of external factors on human health and the homes that we live in play a large part in this.

Exactly what is going on under your roof? If only the walls could talk! Let’s dive into everything you need to know about air quality, dust, household chemicals, cosmetics and food. Plus practical tips on how you can reduce your exposure to any nasties and make your house a healthy home for all who occupy it.

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Your gut is your first line of defence against pathogens and toxins. It’s also responsible for digesting your food, absorbing nutrients and making vitamins. But the importance of gut health extends far beyond that! We now know that it impacts your immune system, body weight, metabolism, brain functions and mood regulation.

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If you’re born in Australia this year, you can expect to live for 83.5 years. Lucky you, as you’ll statistically out-live the Swedes, French, Germans and Kiwi’s. Back in 1950 a person could expect to live for 68.7 years, so we’ve come a long way.

But living a long life is quite different to living a healthy, long life. Do you really want to live those extra years unwell and unhappy?

Play your health cards right and you can be living longer living stronger, disability-free until advanced old age. Remember genes are one factor but adopting good lifestyle practices are even more important in the quest to help you stay mentally and physically fit.

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