The Mediterranean diet has been hailed as the best way of eating for health – from preventing obesity, diabetes and heart problems, to lowering the risk of many cancers. It is a great way to achieve a glowing complexion, better gut health and even sleep. The diet is high in olive oil, fruit and vegetables, […]
If your back needs more flexibility and stronger muscle support, try these basic exercises. CAT / COW STRETCH The flexion and extension of this exercise mobilise the spine and increase flexibility in the shoulders. The core muscles are also strengthened and stretched. Start on all fours as shown, wrists underneath your shoulders and knees underneath […]
By Nicky Heath Here at Yeleni Therapy & Support Complementary Health Centre & Charity we have supported nearly 350 cancer patients since our inception and are seeing more and more each year. The Centre continues to go from strength to strength, and in 2016 we were presented with a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This was […]
When it comes to looking after your teeth, do you know your facts from fiction? Dr. Jaye Jelley (BDS DipDH, GDC: 6280) dispels the most common dental myths, and gives you honest, truthful answers. MYTH – I’m not in pain, so I don’t need to go to the dentist. One of the biggest misconceptions! Regular dental […]
Personal trainer, pre & postnatal fitness specialist and doula Amy de Havilland-Hall explains what you need to know about pelvic floor exercise after giving birth. Andrea SlivkovaFounder and editor of FitNet. Previously gymnastics coach, massage therapist and personal trainer with 20 years of experience. Former gymnast and dancer. http://www.fitnet.org.uk Follow @FitNetMagazine Tweet
Matt Hudd Martial Arts have now moved to their own premises, and it is a dream come true for founder and Chief Instructor Matt Hudd. Settling in their dedicated centre means having all equipment handy at all times, and the time previously spent on travelling between different locations can now be used on teaching more […]
High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, combines short bursts of hard work with short periods of rest in between the bouts of intensity. The method is particularly useful for fat loss, but it’s challenging, so it’s important to increase the intensity gradually. HIIT is among the most popular workouts because it delivers results fast. Not […]
Do you have a long standing injury that has not responded to conventional treatment? Then sports massage may be for you. Find out how training in a range of therapies helped Anneke combine her knowledge with her own experience of fitness, dance and sport, giving her a new perspective on her clients’ ailments. Sports massage, with […]
Hereford Harriers have started their debut campaign in the Premiership division of Wheelchair Rugby League. Their first game was a very difficult and challenging start to a tough season ahead. They travelled up to Yorkshire to face the current holders of this elite division, Halifax. Determined not to let the opponents or the occasion overwhelm […]
By Anneke van Genderen Healing is not the same as curing. Healing creates space for new things to happen in your life. Curing can be one of those things. And one day can make all the difference. Rather than doing one hour sessions for weeks on end, we start in the morning and keep on […]
