A study of a million adults aged over 45 and involved in the study for up to 18 years has shown that sitting all day REDUCES your life expectancy. To counteract sedentary office life, the study showed that those who took no exercise when doing a sedentary job were up to 60% more likely to…
Author: Sandra Leyland Williams
The Road to Poor Health is Sugar Coated
In the Western world refined sugar has become an obsession. What was once considered a luxury, a delicacy or a treat for very special occasions has become almost impossible to avoid. I’m not talking about sugar that naturally occurs in fruits and vegetables, but refined sugar, an addictive substance that wreaks havoc on the body. …
Benefits of massage for your retirement years
A large proportion of my clients are living an active life following retirement from their jobs. Massage can be hugely beneficial for people in this stage of their lives and has helped many of my clients maintain hobbies they love or just stay active at a time when aches and pains are considered inevitable –…
The Benefits of Foam Rolling
Have you ever wished that your massage therapist could be on call for you every day? Benefits With a foam roller you can almost have your wish come true. A good foam roller is the next best thing to a massage which includes these benefits: Reduces inflammation Improves circulation and blood flow to the area…
Why I Don’t Wear a Bra
I haven’t regularly worn a bra now for many years, so many that I actually can’t remember exactly when but I am guessing at least 15 years. When I first stopped wearing a bra it was because I read some research that suggested that the underwires in a bra acted as a kind of antennae…
5 Reasons to Drink Water When You Get Out of Bed
Flush out toxins Toxins build up in your body overnight, especially in your liver, kidneys and bowels. Drinking water as soon as you get up helps to remove these toxins as well as uric acid from the kidneys. Early morning hydration also helps to keep your bowel healthy and helps to prevent constipation. Increased Energy…