Healthy Eating Tips for Travelling
Being in a different place, on a different schedule, doing different things makes it very easy to slip out of your good habits. Following the tips below will help you avoid this, and ensure an easy transition when you return.
Heel Pain and Importance of Stretching
Heel pain may not be dangerous, but it can be quite disruptive to your daily life. In this blog, we’ll look at the two main causes of such pain, and how you can reduce or prevent it from occurring.
What Different Food Cravings Really Mean
Whether it’s for the likes of fried chicken and ice cream, or a healthy piece of fruit, we all get hit with sudden food cravings every now and again. It’s easy to put this down to simply being in the mood for a snack you like, but when your body is telling you something, there’s always a reason. Depending on what you crave, your body could be trying to tell you any number of things, and it’s important to listen. Here we’re going to outline some of the main food cravings, and the meanings behind them.
I Thought I Would Lose More Weight By Now?
Many people start running as a part of a general lifestyle change to get fit and lose weight. Running burns a lot of calories (an average of about 100 calories per mile), so you would think that would lead to weight loss. However, this is not always the case with some runners finding they don’t lose any weight. There is no straight forward answer on this, as everyone is different, but here are some things to take into consideration…
What Should I Eat After A Run?
Eating the right amount of protein and carbohydrates immediately after exercise can assist with protein synthesis and carbohydrate replacement. As a general guide, athletes should consume 1-2 of the following snacks after exercise.
Best & Worst Pre-Run Foods
Given that most ‘fun-runs’ are conducted in the morning, it doesn’t make sense to sacrifice sleep in order to eat and digest a full meal (which would mean you’d have to start eating 2 to 4 hours before the event). Here’s a guide to what you should and shouldn’t eat before your runs.
Lactose Intolerance
We’ve all heard of lactose intolerance, but do you really know what it is? There’s a good chance that you think it is the medical term for a dairy allergy, but the two are in fact completely unrelated conditions. This blog will look at the definition and various forms of lactose intolerance, as well as its implications.
Does My Child Need Insoles?
Flat feet can cause a lot of different problems. From the feet themselves, all the way up to the back, fallen arches can cause us a great deal of pain. It’s understandable therefore that you may be worried that your child has flat feet. Fortunately, this is rarely a problem in children. In this blog, we will outline the signs that suggest it may be an issue, as well as those worrying signs that are actually harmless.
10 Ways to Control Your IBS Symptoms With Diet & Exercise
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, and despite the fact that IBS is not something most people would like to discuss, it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, an estimated 10-15% of the global population is thought to have IBS, so the condition is more common than most of us realise.
Foot Problems as we Age
With so many potential health issues to keep on top of, the feet may not be seen as a cause of major concern. But there are many ways our feet can be affected by the ageing process, and even the slightest problem can impact an individual’s quality of life.
Mood Boosting Foods
While we often hear about the physical benefits of a healthy diet, today we’re going to look at what foods you can eat to improve your mood.
Flat Feet
Flat feet may not sound like the most problematic health issue, but the reality is that the smallest change in your feet will have a ripple effect on the rest of your body.In this blog, we’re going to look at how flat feet can affect your health.
Big Toe Pain
Our big toes are a surprisingly sensitive part of our body, and even the smallest problem can cause immense pain. In this blog, we’re going to give an overview of some of the most common causes of big toe pain, and provide information on how to approach each one.
5 Reasons to Drink More Water
It goes without saying that we need water to survive, but water doesn’t just give you life, it can also help you improve it. Here are the five main reasons you should drink more water.
Blisters
Blisters are something that affect every single person in their life at one point or another. There are lots of different causes and treatments out there, so this blog aims to give a comprehensive summary of everything to do with blisters.
Benefits of Foam Rolling for your Feet
Whether you’re a top-notch athlete or a waiter who spends their days running around for hours on end, there are a lot of reasons our feet can ache. There are many ways to address such pain; foothbaths, massages, more comfortable shoes. While all of these methods can help relieve foot pain, today we’re going to focus on the benefits of foam rolling for your feet.
How to Shed Those Christmas Pounds
Every year we tell ourselves that we will take it easy on the indulgence over the Christmas season and every year the temptation grows and grows until we are overcome by the turkey, desserts and seasonal treats. This is followed by an impulse New Year’s resolution purchase of a pricey gym membership and a painful diet.
This is the biggest mistake people make because they are not addressing the issue at hand. You need to look at what has caused you to gain weight and how you can counteract these factors to bring you back to a normal, regulated diet and exercise regime.
3D Printed Orthotics
The world of orthotics is seeing some exciting developments as we move away from the traditional practice of creating orthotics toward a more sustainable, patient friendly service.