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statin statistics

no matter how big or powerful the study on statins and CVD they cannot show a benefit of more than around 1%. But the claim big numbers like 25-45%. The reason for such a big discrepancy is that they use relative risk not real risk. If 3 people die out of 100 on the statin […]

cholesterol 1

Cholesterol is not the public enemy that it has been made out to be it is one of the most essential nutrients in the body. The only reason we have demonised it is because there is a drug, statins, that can lower the levels. Yes they do lower the levels of cholesterol extremely well but […]

The lifestyle approach

We now know the underlying cause of metabolic syndrome and diabetes and that they are lifestyle diseases. But we persist in treating them with drugs and giving these people lifestyle advice when it is already progressed after years of damage. The only difference between diabetes and prediabetes is really an arbitrary number. On one side […]

The Real Truth Behind Masterchef (and a BIG insight for health practice owners!)

…it’s a common misconception amongst practitioners that to be successful you need to work hard – and this, as we have seen above, simply isn’t true. Often there is also a sense of martyrdom about the health profession – that somehow, somewhere down the track we will be recognized for our skills, our passion, for how much we have given of ourselves to patients with no expectation of reward. My advice in this case is simply not to hold your breath for this to occur! To be truly successful in our chosen field of health and wellness, we need to create for ourselves cumulative advantage.

We firstly need to “simply show up” – in other

The Breast Bounce

68% to 70% of women who exercise regularly do not wear a proper supportive bra. The movement of breast bounce whilst exercising can be as much as 21cm according to the University of Portsmouth UK.
Cooper ligaments hold up the breast. These stretched with bounce. They can be permanently damaged when not wearing supportive bras, doesn’t matter the size.

Healthy Eating for Generation Y

Generation Y you face many challenges such as moving away from home, starting work or study. These changes in lifestyle can cause dietary changes that are not always conducive to healthy eating. Binge drinking, recreational drug taking and fast food all take their toll sooner than later. As does going to bed late, texting, on the computer for hours and sleep deprivation.

Healthy Eating for Seniors

No matter how old you are healthy eating and exercise is imperative. It’s a matter of finding out what works for you and sticking to it. I stopped running when I started karate. Over Christmas I met a senior in her 60’s who has been running for over twenty years. I was inspired.