Since the beginning of time health professionals have stressed the importance of fitness. In recent times it’s become a central focus in daily life with everyone encouraging healthy eating, exercise or at the very least an increase in day to day activity. It’s no wonder that the fitness industry is growing in popularity at such a rapid rate.Because of this trend hundreds of people consider starting a career in health and fitness. If you’re passionate about health and fitness and considering making a career out of it the nest place to start is with a fitness course. A fitness course will equip you with relevant the skills and knowledge required to train/coach clients…

There’s currently a fierce debate going on regarding whether fitness is more important than nutrition when it comes to good health. There’s also growing evidence that diet has much more of an effect on how we feel than many may imagine. We’re beginning to understand more about the role of nutrition on our overall health and how we can cure or alleviate certain illnesses just by changing either our food selection or habits. Here are a few examples of how diet can be more important than the gym. Diet has Much More of an Effect on Weight Loss than Exercise For some reason, fitness used to be seen as the main way to…

Looking for a fun sport to learn? Then learn disc golf. Invented nine decades ago in Canada, the game has similar rules of golf and is even played on a nine-hole or 18-hole course. But it comes with a twist. Instead of a golf ball, you aim and throw a Frisbee-like disc at a distant target in as few throws as possible. When you finally hit the mark, you complete the hole. Sounds like fun, right? Let’s look at reasons for learning disc golf. Pay Next to Nothing   To play ball, golf, you first invest in golf shoes and golf clubs. And then there’s the hefty golf club membership to pay, not…

Visiting a dentist at least once every six months is important if you want to keep your teeth clean and in good condition. When you visit a dentist, they will also be able to identify any signs and symptoms of more severe underlying conditions before they worsen, which may help you avoid having a tooth pulled. Even if you keep your teeth clean and schedule regular dental checkups, there’s still a chance that you will eventually experience a situation that could be considered an emergency. Dental emergencies can include everything from cracking a tooth to having a tooth knocked out completely. In order to be prepared for such an event, it’s highly recommended…

  Nerve pain is a chronic condition that can cause disabling if not well handled. It originates from lesions in the somatosensory system often caused by trauma, disease or dysfunction. Such injuries can trigger central sensitization, ectopic nerve activity, and inflammatory reactions which in turn manifest as electric shock-like pain, pricking and burning. Nerve pain can be unbearable and requires aggressive therapy because it is not self-limiting. Treatment for neuropathies remains a challenge since effective remedies are limited and conventional medicine has proven to do more harm than good when it comes to side effects. However, a study on natural remedies shows that curcumin, an active extract of turmeric is valuable in managing…

Protein is a key macronutrient for the growth and repair of many tissues in our bodies. It helps maintain muscle mass and repair lean muscle. Just like fats and carbohydrates, which are also macronutrients, our bodies need protein in large quantities. However, our bodies can’t store extra protein unlike fats and carbs. Thus, we need to have a sufficient protein intake every day. Protein powders can help ensure that our body is nourished and satisfied quickly. With so many protein powder products out there, we need to choose which one will meet our personal health and fitness goals. Whey Whey protein is made from milk and contains nine essential amino acids that our…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common condition that affects many people. While it’s not life-threatening, it can cause a great deal of discomfort, disrupting everyday functioning to the extent that people can’t do without treating the condition or at least managing the symptoms. Here’s more about Irritable Bowel Syndrome, traditional ways of treating it, and a more natural remedy, that is, plus CBD oil. WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) primarily affects the normal functioning of our digestive system. The digestive system has a significant role to play. When people suffer from Irritable Digestive Syndrome, it impacts a lot more than just the digestive system. When left untreated, people would…

  Things You must Know About Insomnia Treatment Are you struggling to get sound sleep even when you are extremely tired or do you wake up all of a sudden in the middle of the night and then stay awake, anxiously watching your clock for the time? If the answer is a “yes” then you are suffering from a sleep disorder known as insomnia. This is a common condition that affects one in every ten adults and takes a toll on your mood, overall energy and productivity throughout the day. But, if you don’t want to surrender yourself to those sleepless nights then the first thing that you will need is the best…