I had the privilege of trying Chia seeds for the first time a few days ago in a smoothie at a coffee shop. The texture of the chia seeds resembles that of gel with a crunchy effect when chewed. For me, it’s not off-putting or unpleasant at all, and my husband surprised me with a […]
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Chocolate cravings, why it happens & how to bypass it
Chocolate is often touted as a delightful indulgence, capable of eliciting feelings of joy and contentment. Its allure extends beyond its taste, as it has been shown to impact the brain’s reward pathways, resulting in feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. However, while chocolate can be a delightful treat, excessive consumption may have negative implications for […]
The lubrication around your joints and exercise
In one of my personal training session with an elderly client, we had the discussion of why it’s important to exercise and why pain reduces in the joints when you do exercise. Our discussion lead to synovial fluid in our joints, something I was taught in my studies. Synovial fluid is located in the synovial […]
Should I exercise when I feel under the weather?
There are times when we feel a bit under the weather. You feel slightly ill, maybe a runny nose, sluggish feeling, you just know something is brewing but you just don’t know what. Exercising while feeling under the weather can be detrimental to your health and well-being. While regular physical activity is essential for maintaining […]
Combating Stress with Playfulness
In the whirlwind of modern life, stress has become an all too familiar companion for many. Whether it’s due to work pressures, personal challenges, or the constant barrage of information in today’s digital age, stress can take a significant toll on our mental and physical well-being. Many people in the age group of 35-55 years […]
How probiotics aid in the absorption of nutrients and your vitamin supplement
These days there are numerous podcast episodes, blog posts, and articles in the Cloud hemisphere that preach to us how important our microbiome in our gut is. With these people preaching to us about our microbiome, we are taught that probiotic foods help bring the microbiome back into balance. This brings me to the subject […]
Body fat percentage testing
Testing your body fat percentage these days is as easy as eating pie. Many devices claim that they can take your body fat percentage accurately for example smartwatches and body scales. While these are great for the general population, those who are in the health and fitness industry might differ in opinion. After extensive research, […]
Cancellation of your workouts
A client mentioned to me last week that she almost canceled her session with me but that she decided against it, because when you cancel one session because you are tired or not feeling like it, then it becomes a second cancellation and then a third. Then before you notice, you stop exercising at all. […]
“I just don’t care anymore” weight gain
There are two reasons why people gain back the weight that they lost when there are no health conditions present. I just don’t care This is the first reason why people gain back their weight. When things in our lives are spiraling downwards, we get depressed. In depression, the person doesn’t care anymore. They don’t […]
Why you should think about the lymphatic system
The first time that I heard about the lymphatic system, was from a client who was in tune with her body. She would regularly see a massage therapist and the therapy that was applied by the therapist, helped drain the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. It consists of lymph, […]