Dr Jeff Rediger, just as you might, has always wondered, why, in the face of illness, some people recover, and get better, and others don't? Is it something we can consciously, actually do something about? In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, massive waves of change are now on the health ...

With winter in full swing it's time to figure out how you will support your immune system during these cold months! While keeping yourself warm at all times is essential, it's also crucial to be mindful of the side effects of central heating, such as dehydration and dry skin. So, you should acquire ...

A good posture will help you look more confident. It will also help reduce muscle pain, improve your balance, flexibility, and make you stronger. Start by paying attention to how you're sitting while at your desk or on the couch. Small adjustments like these can help you improve your posture. ...

If you work out regularly, there will be times where you hit a plateau. Try as you might, you don’t seem to be getting better, faster, or fitter at the pace you want to. This can be frustrating, especially if you have a big competition or event coming up that you are trying to train for. Fret not, ...

Title: Cured: The Power of Our Immune System and the Mind-Body Connection Author: Dr. Jeff Rediger Year: July, 2021 Publisher: Penguin Books Review: As an Oncology Nurse, I’ve seen death and loss many times, and on a regular basis. There have been a few instances, however, where I have ...

Sports scientists now agree that allowing the correct recovery and sufficient recovery time is essential. It should form part of your workout plan and not just remain an occasional afterthought. Over time, physiological stress without recovery can lead to compromised immune function, leaving you ...

Suffering from shoulder (including frozen shoulder) and upper back pain is a common symptom in our society which is dominated by technology. When your job requires you to spend long hours looking at a screen with your arms hunched forward to type, your body will eventually begin to suffer.  ...

So, you have decided you should be working out, which is excellent. The next decision you have to make is, do you prefer working out from home or would you like to join a gym? This decision is important as making the wrong one would either mean you spending a lot on membership fees and not ...

One of the best ways to prevent and minimize the appearance of varicose veins is through regular rhythmic – physical activity. These are less strenuous and more simple exercises that you can do every day without exerting too much effort or putting too much pressure on your body. If you have ...

The 'Big C', or cancer is a topic many people try to avoid in conversation. Yet, it’s been a subject of my everyday lingo for the past 5 years at the no.2-ranked cancer hospital in the USA, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York City. It’s hard to sum up 5 years of experience, since I gained so much ...