Tai Chi and Qigong are deeply rooted in Chinese culture with links to its traditional medicine, philosophy and martial arts. They are based around the concept of "Qi" (translated as "life force") which is described as the energy that circulates throughout your body. Both Tai Chi and Qigong aim at ...

Brown rice, may not seem as huge a popular favourite as it should be; not because it lacks taste by any means but rather because of the extra time it takes to boil. However, the pros do outweigh the cons. So read on for these Top 5 Health Benefits of Brown Rice and learn why you should add it to ...

Did you know that millet is known as the "queen of groats" (ie. shelled kernels of several cereal grains like barley, rye, wheat, oats etc)? For me it has always been a comfort food, my grandma used to prepare it for me for breakfast with some milk, nuts and honey. I remember how she soaked the dry ...

Nice Cream is becoming popular as a healthier gluten-free, low-calorie plant-based alternative to ice-cream which satisfies your sweet tooth. Best of all you can feel good indulging in it -whenever you want! You can have nice cream for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even as a go to snack or dessert. ...

Staying fit and energetic involves so much more than sticking to your workout routine and consuming your five-a-day. When you are feeling tired, stuck in a plateau or unmotivated, there are many additional steps you can take to rise up the rungs of your personal fitness goal ladder. Natural ways to ...

The English nation’s exercise levels are shockingly low according to research conducted by the Centre for Market and Public Organisation at Bristol University in 2013. Studies have discovered that almost 80% of the population failed to fulfil the recommended national government targets of mild ...

External appearance may be many people’s fundamental motivation when it comes to exercise. What can’t be underestimated however is the power that exercise has on improving how it makes you feel on the inside. Exercising regularly can contribute to an immense sense of emotional happiness and ...

Lion's mane mushroom, or the bearded hedgehog, is a medicinal, parasitic fungus found in North America, China, Japan and Europe. With the most common species being Hericium erinaceus, this mushroom comes under the 'nootropic' (i.e., smart drug and cognitive accelerator) group of foods having been ...

The hamstrings play a crucial role in many daily activities such as, running, jumping, walking and cycling. They are a commonly injured muscle group, particularly amongst sports people, but what many people don’t realise is that poor strength and flexibility in the hamstrings is a common underlying ...

Something a bit different this week, as we at Keep Fit Kingdom are trying out Kundalini yoga. What is this, you ask, and how is it different to ordinary kinds of yoga exercises? Well, Kundalini refers more to inbound meditation and the awakening of your mind rather than merely physical stretches. ...