Manuka honey, which is native to New Zealand, is produced by bees that pollinate the manuka bush flower, Leptospermum scoparium. Due to its antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, manuka has been traditionally used for many ailments ranging from sore throat and indigestion, to stomach ulcers and wound healing.
By Gareth Bennett Morgan, from Hereford, is a very talented young golfer. Still only 16 years old, he currently studies at The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School, but he already has a phenomenal list of achievements. His natural talent for golf was spotted at the age of eight when his father Steve, also a keen […]
When we were preparing this edition of FitNet, I was humbled and inspired by the lives and achievements of those featured. Congratulations to Hereford Harriers Wheelchair Rugby Club for their amazing 2018 season, and to Natalie Morgan-Dew for winning a clutch of awards last year for her Aerial and Dance Studio, including the National Happiness […]
The New Year brings an emotive time for reflection. As we look back many of us remember the resolutions we set. Often these become the same unrealised goals year after year. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Too often we employ the same tactics, forgetting Einstein’s definition of insanity. Did you know that 12th […]
By Dr. Jaye Jelley (GDC 6280) How long do your dental check-ups take? Are you in and out within five minutes, confused by all the jargon, with little explanation? Patients are often surprised when they book in for a new patient exam at The Dentist and find out it lasts an hour. They are even […]
Dr. Heather Currie MB BS, FRCOG, MRCGP is the founder and managing director of Menopause Matters Ltd., which provides information and support through its website menopausematters.co.uk and the quarterly magazine, Menopause Matters. Dr. Currie is an associate specialist gynaecologist based in Dumfries, with special interests in menopause, premenstrual syndrome and subfertility. She has run a […]
What are the biggest mistakes people make at the gym? Often, I get clients approach me who have plateaued with their progress and after further questioning, I discover they have been following the same routine in the gym for a very long time. As much as you may be working your body, without challenge it […]
The Kidderminster based entrepreneur has taken over the online store Powergrip Sport. Make this your one and only place for high quality supplies for gym workouts, pole fitness, boxing, climbing and athletics. Sport performance and achievement depend on a number of factors, and quality of the equipment used is among them. Good grip is of utmost […]
By Ildy Bakos Meet, learn and practise authentic yoga and vedic knowledge with masters and experts from India and Europe. The Winter Festival on 15th December wonderfully integrates Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Tantric Meditation techniques, Kirtan-Bhajans and soul songs, with Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation, raffles, massages and treatments, in great company and celebrating togetherness. The […]
The Studio was launched by Hereford personal trainer Ben Harwood to provide a new base for BeneFiT Training, his Strength & Conditioning and Personal Training business. It also hosts Buggyfit Hereford and Laura Keddie’s Flow Hair & Beauty. Having this new space has enabled Ben to concentrate solely on his clients by committing his time, […]
