6 Years ago I started making my own home remedies whenever I felt a cold or flu symptoms coming on. It started with me boiling water and adding to a cup with freshly squeezed lemon juice and some ginger but over the years it has evolved as I have learnt about the importance of other ingredients.   Here is My Immunity Bomb Recipe;   1 Whole Lemon Juiced 1 or 2 Cloves Grated Garlic, Can add more if you want, but beware your breath may scare people away, you will also seat it out :) Fresh Ginger grated, I add…

The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response. The fight-or-flight response is the human body’s automatic reaction to a perceived harmful event, attack or stressful situation. Our ancient ancestors would trigger this response if they were about to be attacked by a wild animal or face some natural disaster, but in the modern world we trigger it continually all throughout the day in our family life, work life, trying to meet project demands etc. The human body doesn’t know the difference between these different situations and the sympathetic…

10 TIPS TO BOOST YOUR ENERGY 1). Drink Fresh Vegetable & Fruit juice; losing the fibre in vegetables and fruits makes it far easier for your body to absorb and digest the other nutrients. Extended juice fasts and feasts give your digestion a rest which means you have far more energy for other bodily functions. 2). Improve Sleep quality; sleep is so vital on many levels, it’s when our body heals and repairs, digests and detoxifies in many ways, squeezing in more sleep whenever you can will help you. But don’t think lying in bed for hours on end is…

Buying organic fruit and vegetables may cost a little more, but what we get in return is more nutritionally rich foods that are lower in heavy metals, but much higher in flavonoids and antioxidants. Eating organic helps to reduce the toxic burden on our bodies, while providing us with more of what we need to thrive. As well as the health benefits you will also be supporting the farmers who grow and maintain their crops responsibly. There are many ways to buy organic produce, you can join a local food co-op, or get together with other groups of local people…

  I generally don't make New Year's resolutions as I live with the philosophy that every day is filled with infinite opportunities to improve how we live. There is no point waiting for a specific date to make change, basically start doing it right now. I constantly encounter people who put health, fitness and nurtition very low on their priority list behind work, family, social commitments etc.   It's a strange thing that human's do, and I find it really sad thar for a lot of people to start making changes it has to take a rapid deteriation of their…

“Self-confidence, poise, consciousness of possessing the power to accomplish our desires with renewed lively interest in life are the natural results of the practice of Contrology (Pilates).” - Joseph Pilates, (founder of Pilates)  “The goal of training is not to change how the body looks, but to improve how the body moves.” - Gray Cook, (Co-founder Functional Movement Systems)  For quite some time now I have been incorporating functional movement and training as well as pilates into the workout routines I provide for my clients. If you want a body that functions better throughout the day, then you should really start adding functional movement…

  Robyn Chuter www.empowertotalhealth.com.au You’ve heard the saying “You are what you eat” a thousand times. But have you ever thought about what the trillions of bacteria that inhabit your gut might be eating, and how this impacts on your health? Your gut microbiome is comprised of roughly 500-1000 species of bacteria, whose combined numbers run into the trillions, outnumbering your own cells; along with fungi, yeasts, archaea and viruses.  In case you’re feeling a little grossed out by the idea that your insides are teeming with ‘foreign’ life forms, consider this: even your own cells contain bacteria DNA. The tiny mitochondria inside…

John Cawley www.plantbasedlife.com.au   In the last couple of years, a lot of people I know have had to deal with stressful situations in their life. This includes friends, family and clients whom I train. As a personal trainer, I have noticed how stress in its’ many forms can have negative effects on training to be fit and healthy. I don’t know much about astrology but I can only assume that there has been something in the stars that has caused so many people to face challenging times in their life and hopefully that it is all going to change…

Human beings are designed to move. It is one of the most important factors for our health and the biomechanics of our bodies. We are constantly reminded about the benefits of healthy eating, exercise, mindfulness techniques, good sleep, etc. However, very rarely is it made a priority to include more movement into our daily activities. A lot of exercises that people are undertaking do not include adequate mobility, flexibility, and stability work to improve the range of motion of key muscles and joints. Good movement is of paramount importance to prevent and rehabilitate injuries. It is also very important to…

John Cawley www.plantbasedlife.com.au   As a Personal trainer, I get to help people at varying levels of fitness, some of which, are already extremely fit and need assistance in certain areas, while others have no previous training experience or have injuries/health conditions. I have had injuries myself and know how it can have a negative impact on training. I like to focus heavily on mobility and flexibility with all my clients to help prevent injuries while also providing rehabilitation for any existing injuries or muscle imbalances. I cannot emphasize enough how important this is for everyone undertaking regular exercise. There…