The latest craze seems to be to villainise carbohydrates. But is there truth to this? At the end of the day, carbohydrate is just a macronutrient that provides your body with energy. So why all the commotion?
Sweeteners have become increasingly popular as sugars are becoming commonly known as being unhealthy, yet people still desire that sweet taste. The attractive aspect of sweeteners include being low in […]
The functions of fats within our bodies are so versatile. It is important that we know these functions so that we can fully appreciate fats and make sure we don’t […]
You may have heard about certain foods being advertised as “full of antioxidants”, but what even are antioxidants? Are they worth the hype and should we care about them? Firstly, […]
It can sometimes be thought that athletes and gym junkies are the only ones who need to make sure they are having enough protein, but that is a misconception. Protein […]
Changing habits is no easy task. One of the most common New Year Resolutions we hear about involve starting an exercise program, losing weight or getting fit but months roll […]
Given the recent unprecedented times of COVID-19, our podiatry and physiotherapy team have seen an outstanding amount of running injuries, particularly involving the Achilles tendon.
With winter well and truly upon us, we need to keep an eye out on our feet. Gone are the days of hot weather and cracked heels, but we are […]
As a Podiatrist, our jobs can tend to be very seasonal in terms of what comes through the clinic. In winter we see a lot of ingrown toenails and corns, […]
Quite often, our podiatry team see people walk through our doors complaining of pain in the ball of their foot. There are many different diagnoses regarding this kind of pain, […]
From improved relaxation and pain relief to improved blood flow; Learn how massage therapy can improve the different systems in your body.
Research shows that mindful eating may help control binge and overeating. Learn how these simple tips can help you take control of your hunger.
Did you know around 70-80% of the immune system is located in the gut? Learn how a healthy diet can help promote better a healthier lifestyle.
“Why aren’t I losing weight” – This is a phrase I hear often. The truth is when it comes to weight loss, it’s not always as simple as calories in and calories out.
Thongs, Jandals, Flip-Flops, Pluggers; whatever you call them, there is a good chance you have worn a pair this summer. They are our favourite go-to shoe during the warmer months […]
This Summer season has been one of our driest periods and it has influenced a lot of events around us, our feet included. Not only do the summer thongs and […]
When we think of the beginning of a new year, we often think about New Year’s Resolutions and the changes that we wish to make for the year ahead. One […]
During summer we expose our feet to a range of different conditions. Typically, due to the heat, we tend to find ourselves wearing thongs or semi opened shoes for ventilation. […]
When we stop to take into consideration just how much they do for us, whether it is running around after kids, walking with our four legged furry friends or kicking goals in sports or the workplace, our feet are the foundations to keeping us moving. Here are some simple ways to help make your feet feel their very best.
Working as a physio for the past decade has allowed me to rehabilitate a huge scope of people following various orthopaedic surgeries. I have worked with these people through their […]
