In the cold depths of winter, I enjoy nothing more than curling up on the sofa with a lovely cup of tea and watching Ant and Dec laugh and squirm at all the ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here’ contestants. The celebrities are put through their paces from bizarre mind-challenging tasks such as ...

You may or may not have heard of the term “bulletproof coffee”. A caffeinated, black-coffee drink, accompanied by a tablespoon of thick lard or butter. The principle behind which is to help you lose weight and keep you feeling full in the morning but is it really that healthy when we break down the ...

There are many different vitamins and minerals that humans can become deficient in, and vegans and vegetarians are often thought to be at a higher risk of deficiencies. When I became vegan I expected that I would have to take B12 supplements but I was also told to take a zinc (Zn) supplement. I ...

Pasta with pesto make the perfect pairing, and for years has been my quick, and delicious 'go-to' meal. However, as I have made more conscious health decisions in my life I have pondered numerous ways to make this dish just a touch more nutritious because I mean, if you can, why wouldn’t you? Below ...

Reiki is a technique that focuses on energy to help the individual heal, relax and reduce stress. It's a spiritual, vibrational technique that aims to bring balance to the human body. You can get a healing treatment from a professional, or you can practice Reiki regularly to see the effects on ...

Fats often get a bad rap in the press, on TV and in advertising. It has been driven into us that we must reduce or eliminate fat altogether to pave the way to our desired physique, but if you look deeper into fats you may find an unlikely ally in the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. To find out ...

When you’re trying to boost your fitness, whether it be in terms of strength, endurance or sporting performance, it’s easy to solely focus on the intake of macronutrients. Protein, carbs and fibre, for example, tend to get the limelight. Micronutrients however, which are mostly vitamins and ...

Chloe Ting is a 34-year old Australian YouTuber who has been a part of the YouTube scene since August 2011, specialising in health and fitness content. When demand in home workout videos increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chloe’s videos became everybody’s go-to. Her promising video thumbnails ...

When we hear about Mixed Martial Arts, (MMA) we usually think about the fighters in the UFC or the diverse skills of Bruce Lee from the 1960's and 1970's. MMA is a combination of several fighting sports in one such as boxing, kickboxing, karate, jiu-jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, taekwondo, wrestling and ...

The body is a complex machine, with different parts that work in various ways, synergistically to perform a task. This ability of using different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently is called coordination. If our bodily coordination is weak, then even simple tasks like running down ...