It’s a common expression when someone is getting a little stressed out. But in the midst of a situation that’s serious enough to put us under pressure, this advice can seem frustratingly trivial and inconsequential. Nothing more than an old wives tale. Actually, it’s far from it. Deep breathing has the power to diminish the…
You know how some people just seem to radiate good health. You can’t quite put your finger on exactly what it is about them. It’s just this general glowing vitality that seems to exude from their every pore. Well, we’re on the right track. It has a lot to do with their skin – the…
You’re a few minutes into some form of aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming. You’re going along fine and then suddenly you start to feel the pinch. Your muscles get tired and heavy, and your heart and lungs feel like they’re maxed out. For me, I know the precise point where this happens on my…
We all tend to take on a strained grimace when we exercise. But did you know this expression could be worsening the pain and your performance? Or that replacing it with a smile can make you feel and perform even better? Our exercise face You might not be aware of it (unless you’re prone…
Life is full and fast-paced. Caffeine is how we keep up. It gives us the energy we need to get by. But how exactly does it do that? A shot of energy We all know a dose of caffeine can miraculously transform how we feel and perform. It changes a slow, foggy brain into…
You know those days when you plan to exercise but feel totally exhausted? Of course you do. It’s a common dilemma these days. So, what do you do? Should you flex a bit of willpower and train? Or listen to your body and rest? Listen or ignore? We’re told to listen to our body,…
We’re all aware of the importance of watching what we eat. But what about when we eat? Modern life has changed when we eat and disrupted our body clocks and health. Here’s how and what we can do about it. Our body clocks Yes, clocks – plural. We have more than one. Most of…
Trusting your gut is something you’re likely to have said, if not done. The idea of following some unexplainable urge that steers us toward or against something. It can completely defy logic and what we’re able to consciously explain. So should we listen to this deep-seated drive? Or should we display some of that rationality…