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Tracing back centuries, cold water immersion, known in various cultures as cold therapy or cryotherapy, was embraced by ancient civilisations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians for health and spiritual purification. In Scandinavia, Vikings regarded it as a rite of passage, and in Japan, it became integral to the onsen and samurai traditions.
Read moreThe benefits of pregnancy massage
The benefits of pregnancy massage Week by week pregnancy demands adjustment. For your pregnancy massage practitioner, this presents an opportunity to support these physical changes with body therapy. Things that pregnant clients commonly complain of include: aching feet, sore neck, sore shoulders, fatigue, and upper and lower back pain. None of this seems surprising considering the postural changes and pressure on the spine associated with a rapid increase in weight over 9 months.
Read morePreparing for a half marathon (21km) race
Half Marathon season usually runs through the colder months but you should bargain on at least 3 months of training required, even if from a standing start. Literally, you are not running and then you run a half marathon 3 months later. I have run the SMH half marathon and the Blackmores half marathon now a number of times in sub 2 hours, not a great time but OK. As a beginner moving to intermediate running these are my half marathon running tips.
Read moreHow To Survive Mother's Day With A Difficult Mother
Some adult daughters have difficult relationships with their mum, still seeking their mother’s approval for their career, for their love interests, for her acceptance and unconditional love. They revert to being a child in their mother’s presence, wanting mum to nurture and encourage them, maintaining hope that mum will hold the little girl in her lap of tenderness, stroking her fondly, speaking gently from doting mother to her adoring child. This is the fantasy that adult daughters dream about.
Read moreWhy we need yoga and mindfulness in Early Childhood
Mental health awareness is highlighting the many challenges that kids are facing today. Yoga and mindfulness teaches kids to love themselves as they are, it develops robust resilience and boosts self-esteem whilst creating confidence to build relationships and to reach out to ask for help when it’s needed.
Read moreBuying a Road Bike or just Upgrading
High cost, high complexity, do your research before you buy or upgrade, a mistake can be expensive in the long run. Read our tips from recent experience.
Read moreBuild your resilence through exercise
Most of us already know that exercise helps release endorphins which are wonderful mood boosters. But did you know that exercise is a great contributing factor to help you build your mental resilience? Discover how you can build your mental resilience through exercise using these three important tips.
Read moreTen signs you could have a thyroid problem
If you have a thyroid problem you could be experiencing several symptoms. This article goes into some details on each of the symptoms so you can make an informed decision about whether you need a professional or not.
Read moreHow to Lose Fat When Personal Training
According to fitness guru , Tom Venuto, you should be including 30 minutes of vigorous, sweaty cardio into your weekly exercise program four to six times per week. Most people need four to six days per week.
Read moreFinding the Best Swimming Coach in Australia
A positive and conducive learning environment is crucial for effective swimming lessons. Evaluate the swimming facility where the coach conducts their lessons. Look for clean and well-maintained facilities, including well-kept swimming pools and changing rooms. A comfortable and safe learning environment can enhance the overall swimming experience.
Read moreDepression and deficiency of nutrients in the body
Depression is not only a mood or a lack of interest in life. Depression can be caused by attacks on our immune system by inflammation in the body. The depressive symptoms can be a bi-product of the lack of certain nutrients that the body is failing to absorb.
Read moreMental illness - how it impacts people
It is time to educate yourselves and see mental illness for what it is and find acceptance in the reality that it is a different type of Illness that exists among human beings. If you have mental illness, it is time you knew this truth also. The stigma that is present is only present due to lack of education on the topic, therefore causing ignorance. This article looks at what it is about mental illness that is affecting people.
Read moreLooking for an alternative for your health and wellbeing?
There are so many choices for health and wellbeing; it is hard to decide what may work for you. As a practitioner in Kinesiology, Reiki and Wellbeing Coach I can share some insight. Read this article to discover what alternative therapy may be best for your health and wellbeing.
Read moreFull Moon Eclipse - I forgive, I heal, I set myself free
Forgiveness “When a deep injury is done to us, we never heal until we forgive.”-Nelson Mandela.
Read moreBuy a bike computer or use your smartphone?
Should you buy a bike computer or just use your smartphone to track your cycling activity? Some practical reasons you should take into consideration before deciding. Ultimately, we think bike computer is the way to go.
Read moreDiscover the Benefits of Karate
The journey through karate schools entails setting and achieving goals, advancing through belt ranks with unwavering dedication. This experience instills the importance of goal setting and persistence, crafting versatile individuals.
Read moreUnleashing Mental Strength: The Impact of Karate on Your Mind
Karate, beyond its striking moves and powerful strikes, has the remarkable ability to transform your mind.
Read moreHow a massage can help your pregnancy
Pregnancy can often be a confusing time. Physical changes, varying hormonal levels, emotional upheaval can be mixed with feelings of joy and excitement. This article explores how massage can help you to relax, and other ways it can improve your pregnancy.
Read moreThe (Im)possibility of work-life balance
Happiness can be a delicate creature. It has to be fed, nurtured and given attention. If we are too busy to nurture it then it grows weaker. In some cases happiness becomes so weak that it seems dead, but it is merely lying dormant until it is nurtured once more. For it to remain strong we need to create and maintain a balance between things that consume our energy and things that replenish our energy. This is often referred to as work/life balance.
Read moreCauses of Depression: Can a psychologist help?
There are many things we don’t understand about depression, and its exact cause is one of them. However, it often results from a combination of events in a person’s life as well as other personal factors, rather than a single event or issue. This article explores the potential triggers to help you better manage your risk.
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