One of the more common questions that we answer is around whether you should continue to exercise when you are in pain, or if it is better to stop, rest and let the pain settle. While the advice presented here is not specific – and if you have a healthcare provider looking after you we …
While the heart and its associated vessels are well known to most people, the lymphatic system is a lesser known yet important system that assists with fluid management. If you have ever experienced swelling in the body, the lymphatic system is vital to remove and reduce the swelling. It is often described as the vacuum …
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One of the many benefits of exercise, is it’s effect on the immune system. But exactly how could exercise have any sort of impact on the immune system and do I need to be mindful of anything when I am exercising? There are a few different mechanisms which we will explore below. Cell mobilisation When …
In the world of weight loss, calorie counting is no stranger. However some people seem to find it easier than others even when they follow the same “rules”. This is often because intake and absorption are two different concepts. While we all have the same parts, the condition of our organs has a large bearing …