INFLAMMAGING – buzz word or a real concern? 

I know, I know. It’s totally the buzz word at the moment. But it makes me think. I look at my dad and think about how he must feel. He’s a big man, broad and tall. His joints hurt, he struggles to get far nowadays and I catch him looking at the sheep wishing heContinue reading “INFLAMMAGING – buzz word or a real concern? “

SLEEP – Over rated or of deadly importance?

“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” “Sleep is totally over rated anyway” Ever said or heard either of these? Life is so busy, and cramming in as much as you can is becoming the norm. Juggling work, family demands, social expectations and exercise commitments can become incredibly consuming and all of a sudden you’re getting theContinue reading “SLEEP – Over rated or of deadly importance?”

MOVING FOR LIFE?

I LOVE this reference, “healthy biological ageing is about maximising function during growth and development, and maintaining function and delaying decline for as long as possible.” (1).  For the purposes of this blog, let’s replace the word ageing with mobility and let’s think about delaying decline for as long as possible. Now we’re thinking! DoContinue reading “MOVING FOR LIFE?”

What does health involve?

A lot of people believe that health is just about eating the right thing and doing the right amount of exercise. Surprisingly it encompasses so much more than that. Feeling well means feeling whole, balanced, vibrant, and alive. And there are many moving pieces that we can tap into to feel empowered in our ownContinue reading “What does health involve?”