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How many times have you planned New Years Resolutions? Have they worked for you? Maybe you need to take one step back and consider the following points. One or more of these points could be the barrier to your success. Everyone is scared of change, the path to change can be a challenge. Set achievable goals and break your goals down into small achievable steps. Even if you improve 1% a day you have succeeded. LETTING THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS CONTROL YOUR LIFE THE ... Read more
When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body. 1 Natural Endorphins It appears that exercise can improve our mood by actually altering our brain chemistry. Exercise has been found to change the levels of a number of brain chemicals, including endorphins and serotonin. Endorphins are released by ... Read more
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Do you have days when you are feeling a little foggy in the head? Science is always finding new ways to help. With a few simple strategies you can improve your brain health and help you stay sharper for longer. The brain is a complex organ that basically controls the functions of your body. Your brain needs special nutrients to function to its maximum: glucose, vitamins, minerals and other essential chemicals. For example, the fuel (energy) for your brain is glucose. ... Read more
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Tofu and Bean Sprouts This is an easy to prepare dish that only takes minutes to prepare. The key point to note is that you should not overcook the bean sprouts. You want them nice and crunchy. Ingredients: Directions: Heat oil in pan until hot. Add in onions and tofu and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in garlic, turmeric and chilli powder and stir fry for 1 minute.Add bell pepper into pan and stir fry for 1 minute. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of soya sauce to wok, followed by the bean ... Read more
Exercising in the heat adds more stress to your body. This is not always a problem however you should be aware of how excessive heat affects your body and modify your exercise program to manage it and reduce the amount of heat you are exposing yourself to. It is beneficial to acclimatise yourself to the increasing temperatures so that your body can get used to the climate. Be aware of the holiday season and take care if you are going to a warmer climate for holidays and enjoy ... Read more
Self-care has always been thought of (and marketed) as something practiced primarily by women. Self care routines are just as important for men. Men need to take the time out of their busy schedules to practice self care to focus on their mental, emotional, and physical health. The above image has several suggestions for you to try. https://jilliesblog.com/self-care/ Women often feel overwhelmed by their many responsibilities when trying to manage their own lives as well as ... Read more
Needing to implement self help ideas into your live infers that you may be unwell, struggling with life challenges or not functioning to your full capacity. We are constantly teaching our children self help strategies to encourage their independence and to equip them with the skills they need to function as adults. We often forget that, even as adults there are times in our lives we need to do a check on our own well being and apply some Self Help strategies. Being a parent, ... Read more
Source: Pinterest Nutritionist Heidi Skolnik Additional sources: Stephanie Clarke, R.D.; Willow Jarosh, R.D.; Renee McGregor, R.D., author of Training Food The table above gives suggestions on what foods are best to eat before and after a workout. The body needs fuel for you to be able to complete a workout that is going to be of benefit to you. The body also requires protein and other food to replenish your energy stores and repair muscle once you have completed your ... Read more
