When looking at humans in comparison to different species of the animal kingdom, it becomes apparent that although we may not be as competent as some other species in some specific skills, we are in fact a very good all rounder. While we may not be able to swim like many of the creatures that live in the […]
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The health benefits of meditation have long been claimed by yoga instructors and enthusiasts alike. Over the past few years, research has produced significant insights into the effects of meditation on health and wellbeing. Some of the most interesting results have come from studies involving brain imaging, and it is exciting to know that the
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When people hear the words muscle memory, they generally associate these words with the body’s ability to make gains towards strength levels due to previous training. If a set of muscles have a history of performing specific movements, the memory of these movements remains and the body remembers how to coordinate them. This is a
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People often rely quite heavily on the results of imaging to determine what might be causing their symptoms, yet it is important to realise that imaging techniques are only part of the bigger clinical picture. Imaging techniques can have a high amount of false positives, in which degenerative changes in a structure are assumed to
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When we think about balance, most of the time we focus our attention from the middle of the torso down. While mobility and stability of the lower body and core are essential for balance, so too is proper neck function. There are 3 main systems that contribute to our balance; our eyes, our vestibular system
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There has been alot of discussion recently about the association between red meat consumption and cancer following the release of a study linking the two. While there has been a long standing realisation that processed meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of cancer, there are a few considerations when looking at red meat
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When entering into discussions about the health consequences of sitting, people are often told that over time if we sit for too long our hip muscles actually shorten in length making it harder for us to stand upright. While there are some changes that occur to the hip muscles, it is interesting to look at
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While it is one of the most common conditions in Australia, Osteoporosis is often not well understood, even by those who are suffering from it. It currently affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men over 65 and currently costs almost 3.5 billion dollars every year. Even with a steady presence about it in
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Do I need to eat ancient grains? What’s wrong with modern grains? What’s so good about fermented foods? Am I missing out because I don’t want to pay for organic fruit and vegetables? Green smoothies aren’t that tasty. Do I need one a day? Is cow’s milk evil? Surely I’m superman given all the superfoods
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Like most things in life there is always a delicate balance that creates harmony and exercise is no different. The choice of exercises in a program needs to be carefully constructed to ensure that the body is given the right blend of nutrients. While it is true that any movement is better than inactivity, optimal
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