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20/02/2008 Are diet shakes a good idea?
Diet shakes and meal replacements are a big business at present, there is no shortage of products on the market such as MediTrim, Tony Ferguson, Celebrity slim, slim fast.
20/02/2008 Food Addivities - Are They Harmful?
Unfortunately most people are consuming processed foods that contain alarming amounts of food additives.
20/02/2008 Archilles Tendonopathy - What you need to know?
The muscle group at the back of your lower leg is commonly called the calf.
02/11/07 Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain, or simply pain experienced around the front part of the knee, may arise from any of several conditions. Acute pain in the front of the knee can be due to twisting... 02/11/07 Low Back Pain
Lower back pain is a common complaint that causes many to seek the aid of a skilled physiotherapist. 02/11/07 Myofascial Trigger Points
A trigger point is described as a hyperirritable spot in a muscle, commonly known as a 'knot'. 07/09/07 The carbohydrate phenomenon - do carbs make you fat?
It is common practice for people to label carbohydrates as the reason we are getting fatter and less healthy. 18/08/07 High intensity interval training
Are you exercising for long periods of time at a steady state to try and loose weight? There is a better and more efficient way to exercise and it is called high intensity interval training (HIIT). 11/07/07 Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the major sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells that line the small intestine. 11/07/07 Trans Fats
In 1901 a German chemist Wilhelm Norman proved that liquid oils could become solid by a process called hydrogenation. This means that a liquid vegetable oil is heated in the presence of hydrogen to render it into a solid state (1).
11/07/07 Investigations – ‘Head to Toe’ We have all been exposed to radiological investigations at some stage in our lives, whether it is an x-ray or CT scan or even an MRI. But what are these investigations looking at and will they have any adverse affects? 11/07/07 Factors to consider when training for a fun run/walk Training for a fun run/walk can be a daunting process. Those that have experienced the exhilaration of completing a fun run/walk will know all about the preperation and effort required before the race even begins! 23/04/07 What is Piriformis syndrome? Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon cause of sciatica. The piriformis is a muscle that lies deep underneath the gluteal muscles of the buttocks. The function of the piriformis.. 23/04/07 The importance of a fit kid – Tackling the obesity epidemic When most adults think about exercising they imagine working out at the gym on a treadmill or lifting weights. But for children, exercise means playing and being physically active, therefore they exercise... 23/04/07 CSIRO Total Welling being Diet CSIRO total wellbeing was developed by Australia's largest research and development organisation, CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation). It's a new high-protein... 16/01/2007 Osteitis Pubis - What is it? 006 Osteitis pubis is characterised by pain and inflammation of the joint at the front of the pelvis “pubic symphysis” and surrounding area of the bone where the muscles.... 16/01/2007 Exercising with Osteoporosis - Does strength training really help my bones? 005 Osteoporosis is an abnormal condition of the bones, during which they become fragile and brittle, leading to a higher risk of fractures than normal healthy bone. Normal bone is composed.... 16/01/2007 The Atkins diet – Is it a Fad diet or good for you? 004 When your body depletes its carbohydrate stores it switches to a chronic fasting mode and this is called Ketosis. Ketosis is a physiological response to chronic starvation which may result in tiredness, .... 15/11/2006 What is a fad diet? 003 A fad diet is a weight loss plan or aid that promises dramatic results. Typically these diets don't offer long-term success, and they are usually not very healthy, some actually being dangerous to .... 15/11/2006 High intensity vs. low intensity for weight loss 002 Do you exercise because you want to lose weight? If so, you are probably aware that cardio exercise can play a key role in helping you loose weight. With obesity and disease increasing dramatically .... 15/11/2006 Stress Fractures Article 001 A stress fracture results from repeated ongoing physical stress to a bone. They are usually the result of of overtraining, or too much sport. Stress fractures are a common injury among sports people, especially ....
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