by Body of Life | Jun 11, 2013 | Exercise, Fitness, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health
There have been a few articles published recently based on the research of Paul T Williams which has used the same dataset to publish two opposing findings. One research article showed that people who ran regularly were less likely to gain weight than habitual walkers...
by Body of Life | Jun 7, 2013 | Back pain, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Posture
You have probably been told at some point in your life to ‘Stop crossing your legs’. Almost everyone crosses their legs, sometimes consciously sometimes unconsciously. People cross their legs for different reasons too; for comfort, to stop legs splaying, for effect,...
by Body of Life | May 6, 2013 | Back pain, Healthy Living, Women's Health
There is a huge amount of repetitive lifting performed as a Mother, possibly that equivalent to lifting a small cow or car every day. Read the last article here for more on good lifting technique. As an osteopath I have witnessed the daily demands of motherhood on my...
by Body of Life | May 6, 2013 | Back pain, Healthy Living, Women's Health
Mothers who care for their babies full time may lift equivalent of nearly one tonne every day according to an analysis performed by insurance company, Million Dollar Woman. As a new Mum myself, I have now experienced just how much lifting and bending is required...
by Body of Life | May 1, 2013 | Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living
Water is an essential nutrient that, unlike other nutrients, is not stored and must be consumed each day. The general recommendation is 6-8 glasses/day. Water is the best fluid source, however other fluid examples include milk, juice, tea, coffee and soft drinks. It...
by Body of Life | Apr 8, 2013 | Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Young Adult's Health
A recent study has revealed that trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle was a source of stress for 40% of Australians. The Stress and Wellbeing Survey 2012 was conducted by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and showed that younger adults (18-25 year olds) in...
