Do The Maths

Do you actually know how much salt you need? The current average daily intake for adults is 8.6 grams. You would see a significant decrease in the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure if you were to reduce that to 3 grams. The trouble is not many of us truly appreciate how easy it is [...]

Roll Away Those Aches & Pains

Foam rolling is a self-myofacial release (SMR) technique that is used by athletes and physical therapists to inhibit overactive muscles. This form of stretching utilizes the concept of autogenic inhibition to improve soft tissue extensibility, thus relaxing the muscle and allowing the activation of the antagonist muscle. This technique can be effective for many muscles, including: [...]

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