Previously I discussed how dehydration & lack of sodium or potassium may cause muscle cramps. I now want to explore other nutritional factors. Calcium Calcium plays an essential role in muscle contractions. Some active people report their problem with cramping disappears when they boost their calcium intake. This anecdotal evidence [...]
Previously, I discussed what carpal tunnel syndrome is and how desk based workers have an increased risk. So what can you do to help youself:
According to Arthristis research Uk, many of the 4.5 million people in the Uk with osteoarthritis of the knee, suffer with chronic knee pain. This includes my dad, so this piece of research caught my attention. A group of researchers from Standord University working with counterparts in China conducted a review [...]
Given the high prevalence of infertility as well as vitamin D insufficiency in otherwise healthy young women and men and the possible link between vitamin D and human reproduction, is being researched by scientists. Vitamin D has been well-known for its function in maintaining calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and promoting strong bones and teeth. [...]
In part 1, I explained the importance of listening to your body when running. I know want to build on this and focus on specific actions you can take. Flexibility The natural stress-recovery cycle of running can cause the muscle fibers to knot up and stick together, limiting their function and [...]
We all struggle to get our heads around things from time to time. For me I find it hard to imagine living with Fibromyalgia, the constant pain, which moves around the body and the tiredness. In addition to the physical symptoms there is the additional mental strain of living with [...]
Unfortunately no one totally understands what causes muscle cramps. Most authorities agree that in skeletal muscles they are frequently caused by the hyper-excitability of the nerves that stimulate muscles. Rather than thinking of a single cause of muscle cramps, I find it more helpful to think in terms of risk [...]
If your training was effective, you should feel some soreness the next day, and for two days at the most. If the second day is significantly worse than the first, and your soreness lasts into a 3rd day or beyond, you have what they call delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), [...]
So in the past I have talked about how any activity can help you chill out as long as you enjoy it and it absorbs you including video games. But what about Origami? The ancient Japanese art of Origami has recently seen a surge in popularity due to the [...]
In my previous article, I explained what delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is. So does DOMS mean my workouts are more productive? You don't need to experience DOMS to know your work outs are productive or building muscle. The reason is that although DOMS is general indicator of the degree [...]
I know many of my clients sit at a desk for very long hours which can lead to tight hips. So in this post I want to show you how to stretch them.
