Ditch the fat and get your body in peak condition for optimal health. Next Do you have too much stomach fat? People who gain belly fat or visceral fat are at greater risk of serious health problems than those who accumulate fat in other areas. Your waist size is a good indicator of whether you have too much stomach fat. There are many measurements...
Summer is fast approaching. Get in shape with this 4-week program that will have you beach-ready in no time. Are you looking to perfect your beach body for the upcoming summer? If so, we have the right prescription just for you. It's a full-body workout routine that utilizes a combination of high intensity types of resistance training combined and cardio. Weighted resistance training is the best...
The debates on the effects soy has on women's health are ongoing. We ask naturopath and fertility specialist Emma Sutherland for her view. Soy products fall into two categories: Fermented: miso, tempeh, natto, tamari, naturally fermented soy sauce Unfermented soy: soy milk, tofu, soy cheese, soy ice-cream, soy yoghurt, infant soy formulas, soy protein powders. Unfermented soy contains naturally occurring compounds called...
We look at eight hormones that control your health. You're probably all too aware of their effects, but what is the science behind these things called hormones? Oestrogen What is it? Oestrogen is responsible for the growth and development of female sexual characteristics as well as reproduction. Why is it important? Maintaining normal oestrogen levels is important for women experiencing oestrogen dominance...
Tired? Sad? Your hormones could be to blame. They're the chemical messengers that travel, via our blood, to every organ and tissue in our body. But what happens when there is too little or too much of a particular hormone in your body and how can you fix it? Oestrogen What it does: Oestrogen is the main female hormone. It's secreted by the...
Look like a lean muscle machine while helping to keep testosterone levels in check. Testosterone can make all the difference at the gym and in the bedroom. The problem is: as men approach their 30s, most experience a decrease in testosterone production, forcing them to visit their GP for a total testosterone level check. Before going down this path, one way men may...
