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 Our blog is all about helping you achieve optimal health and well-being. We provide the latest information, tips, and resources on preventative medicine to help you make informed decisions about your health. Our team of experts in various modalities is dedicated to delivering practical, science-based content that you can apply to your everyday life.
 
Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, manage a health condition, or simply live a healthier lifestyle, we’re here to support you. So take a look around, and let’s work together to reach your health goals.

3 TOP TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MARATHON TIME

Image by Canva images       Running is addictive, there’s nothing like the buzz that you get from putting one foot in front of the other for miles and miles, it feels great. But is pounding the streets the best way to improve your running? Most runners aim to improve

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7 Hidden Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

Runners and non runners alike will likely have heard of this condition. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common affliction in runners between 35-55 years of age. It presents as pain or burning in the foot and heel, and can be especially bad for those first few steps in the morning. It

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HOW TO AVOID WEEKEND WARRIOR INJURIES

Image by Canva images         It’s important to be physically active and avoid injuries at the same time. This is especially important for a “weekend warrior”. If you are sedentary or your job forces you to sit at a desk for most of the day, it’s extremely important

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3 EARLY SIGNS OF ACHILLES TENDONITIS

Image by Canva images       1) Pain, stiffness, or aching in the achilles when first starting exercise that eases off after you’ve warmed up.2) Pain, stiffness, or aching in the achilles after exercise when you’ve cooled down.3) Pain, stiffness, or aching in the achilles for the first few steps

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Top 3 Runner’s Injuries & Prevention

  Running injuries usually occur when the in-built suspension mechanism of the lower limb has been compromised. Running itself relies on a complex interaction between many different joints of your body. To make it simpler, we will focus on just the lower limb. Just take a moment and guess the

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Reconsider Glucosamine

Does your daily routine including taking a glucosamine supplement? Recent studies suggest you might be wasting your money. Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide (sugar) made within the body and found in numerous tissues including the kidneys, liver and cartilage. It is a common diet supplement, widely used for osteoarthritis, joint

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Post Marathon Recovery

If you too have been running the marathon on Sunday, this week is the crucial time to pay some attention to your body and work on those aching joints and muscles to assist a speedy recovery.   Do some gentle walking (or hobbling) This may feel counterintuitive but it is

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3 TOP TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MARATHON TIME

Image by Canva images       Running is addictive, there’s nothing like the buzz that you get from putting one foot in front of the other for miles and miles, it feels great. But is pounding the streets the best way to improve your running? Most runners aim to improve

Read More »

3 TOP TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MARATHON TIME

Image by Canva images       Running is addictive, there’s nothing like the buzz that you get from putting one foot in front of the other for miles and miles, it feels great. But is pounding the streets the best way to improve your running? Most runners aim to improve

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