Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. Vitamin D is needed to help keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Lacking in vitamin D can lead to done deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in […]
What is it? How do I get it? How do I keep it? What is it? The word motivation is often used to describe ‘why’ a person does something and is commonly thought of as an internal drive that get us up and moving towards a set goal, eg. taking that class, starting that book, […]
The gyms are back open! If you, like so many other people, haven’t been able to maintain the level of strength and fitness over lock-down then you are probably looking forward to getting back to it! However, we need to make sure we are smart about this. If you go straight back to hitting the […]
Still unsure about vaccines? Have a read of this… The immune system Disease is caused by harmful organisms that can be found anywhere in our environment or other people around us, called pathogens. The body has many different ways of defending itself against pathogens such as skin, mucus and cilia which all work as physical […]
The gut microbiome is comprised of organisms such as bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses and protozoans that live in the gut or gastrointestinal tract. The gut plays an important role in the absorption and synthesis all the nutrients from the food you have eaten so they can be used around the body where they are needed. […]
Improved physical and cardiovascular health Regular physical activity can improve the amount of activity your body and heart can tolerate, meaning it won’t always feel so hard. The lungs will be able to take in more oxygen and your body will become more efficient in transporting that oxygen around the body resulting in less fatigue. […]
Guidance 150 minutes minimum of exercise recommended weekly The UK Chief Medical Officer’s advice on weekly exercise is a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week (for example 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week), or a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise per week (for example 25 minutes […]
If, like many adults, you wake up still tired and groggy and looking forward to returning to bed…you are likely not getting enough sleep. Adults need around 8 hours of good sleep every night and not many get it. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, short temper, lack of focus and eventually can lead […]
Your immune system is constantly working to defend your body against disease-causing microorganisms, but the occasional germ can make its way in and cause illness. There is no definitive way to boost your immunity system but there are many small things that can be done to improve the body’s general health and balance, which will […]
In this trying time of social distancing or quarantine, exercise isn’t likely going to be on the top of most peoples list of priorities. However, no matter what your fitness level this is a good time to take full advantage of the numerous online resources that can help keep your body moving, improve cardiovascular fitness, […]
