Health Articles

That pesky abdominal pain with exercise, often referred to as a ‘stitch’ is thought to be related to diaphragm distress.  The diaphragm is a muscle that runs horizontally across our trunk, dividing the chest and abdominal cavities.  The stomach hangs from the diaphragm through peritoneal ligaments.  Bouncing movements such as running with a full stomach…

Did you know…..? Your brain uses 20% of the oxygen that enters your bloodstream and makes up just 2% of your body mass. It is important to have a well-functioning diaphragm to maximise oxygen intake, with minimal effort. When your diaphragm is dysfunctional then your body starts to rely on its accessory breathing muscles (in…

Stress is something that can and probably will have an effect on everyone’s life at least once. We all cope with stressful situations differently, and some people seem to have the ability to cope with more stress than others. If you feel that you are feeling stressed, here are some strategies that you can do…

Sleep deprivation is now considered a known carcinogen alongside exposure to cigarettes and asbestos.  We all know that lack of sleep can impair many of our functions including concentration and memory.  It has a cumulative effect on the body, especially with the addition of stress and poor diet. This combination can be absolutely detrimental for…

Poor posture is a contributing factor in many cases of shoulder pain, rotator cuff issues, tennis elbow, neck pain, headaches, upper back pain, asthma and many more.  Did you know making small changes in your posture could have significant benefits on your overall health, improve your mood, oxygen levels in your tissues, your energy and…

Did you know tight muscles = weak muscles…All of us have experienced muscle tightness from time to time. Did you realise that one of the consequences of muscle tightness is weakness? This process is a significant part of many of the symptoms we experience due to increased weakness leading to added stress and strain on…

Many of us will be struck down by the flu or a cold this season.  Upper respiratory system infections are the leading reason for people missing work and school and are the leading diagnosis in the office setting.  What if cold and flu is a sign from our body that something is not working?  For…

If you have tight muscles, find it difficult to relax or struggle to get to sleep then this 3 minute exercise may be a game changer for you! We all have stress in our lives, some positive stress (eu-stress) that promotes growth and change or negative stress (dis-stress) that causes damage to our nervous system,…

As far as nutrient deficiencies go, low Iron is a common and debilitating concern for many people. Often people notice that they are low in iron due to feeling generally fatigued. Not being able to exercise as long or becoming breathless more quickly could also be symptoms of iron deficiency, rather than a case of…

We all know food is fuel for your body, however have you ever thought of oxygen as a fuel?  Oxygen is essential to the production of energy in your body.  When you pump clean oxygen into the body, every cell becomes more alive.  Providing adequate fuel to our four main motors, the heart, lungs, liver…