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Work Out after Work.
Daily exercise, such as an hour of walking after work could cancel out the negative effect of sitting at a desk all day, research suggests. Scientists analysed data on a million men and women and found that sitting for more than eight hours per day without taking exercise increased the risk of dying prematurely by 60%. In particular, the risks of heart disease and cancer were found to increase with an inactive lifestyle. However, they also found that this increased risk was eliminated when workers took one hour’s moderate activity a day, such as a brisk walk or cycle. The...
The Rio Olympics!
The Rio Olympics are upon us one again and we watch in awe and wonder at the superb athletes of some of the greatest sportsmen and women of our time. We can be especially awed at the performance of South Africa’s very own Wayde van Niekerk, who not only won the 400m race, but also set an Olympic and World record time of 43.03 seconds. You can watch his incredible performance here. As with every world-class athlete, Wayde takes his training very seriously. He also watches his diet to make sure that his body is in top form to bring...
Ultima Omega 3
How they help your Health: 1) Blood Fat (triglycerides): Fish oil supplements can lower elevated triglyceride levels. Having high levels of this blood fat puts you at risk for heart disease. DHA alone has also been shown to lower triglycerides. 2) Rheumatoid Arthritis: Fish Oil supplements (EPA & DHA) can curb stiffness and joint pain. Omega 3 supplements also seem to boost the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory drugs. 3) Depression: Some researchers have found that cultures that eat foods with high levels of Omega 3’s have low levels of depression. Fish Oil also seems to boost the effects...
Winter is Here!
The weather is colder. We eat more and we move less. We leave and get home from work in the dark. We feel more exhausted and stressed. We don’t need to feel like this. By eating more of certain foods in winter we can stay strong, healthy, focused and energised. Get into Winter Foods! Winter foods contain natural immune boosting nutrients. Stock up on sweet potatoes and green leafy vegetables. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to citrus, so grab a bag of oranges or naartjies at your local traffic light or favourite store. Our bodies crave...
10 Health Tips For Your Skin, Hair and Nails
Regular cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing the skin will keep it free of blemishes and help remove dead cells. An effective antioxidant helps repair sun damage, decrease pores, improve skin tone and remove fine lines and wrinkles. Exercise is among the best natural tips for healthy hair and skin. Do not brush your hair while it is still wet as this breaks the hair, instead let it dry out a bit and then comb it with a wide toothed comb. Try not to blow dry your hair too much. Blow drying dries it out and causes it to fall out. Include...
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