How to ‘Spot Reduce Fat’-Thighs, Belly, Love Handles, Arms
Posted by Mawuena in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 27. Jun, 2010 | No Comments
It has been known in the fitness industry by savvy trainers for some time that doing hundreds of crunches does not ‘spot reduce fat’ around the mid section, lunges, squats and running, whilst great forms of exercise do not specifically reduce fat on the legs etc, you did know that didn’t you? The good news [...]
Healthy Weight Loss
Posted by Mawuena in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 08. Apr, 2010 | No Comments
People frequently seek out nutritionists, health coaches and trainers for exercise programs to help lose weight, increase energy and feel better. Unfortunately, strategies employed in the past by most of our clients to lose weight include calorie-restricted diets full of processed foods (bars, shakes, packaged meals) and overdone cardiovascular workouts. Both these misguided approaches lead [...]
The 5 Key Areas To Get Your Life On Track
Posted by Mawuena in Health Psychology on 01. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
Most people when they try to sort out their lives have great intentions but all too often those well meaning intentions are not backed up with a structured, well organised and focused plan. Do you know where to start? What means most to you? What order must you follow to ensure all your plans and [...]
World-Class Health & Fitness in 100 Words:
Posted by Mawuena in Exercise, Strength & Conditioning on 06. Oct, 2009 | No Comments
Eat high quality (organic where possible) meat & vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch & no sugar. Drink clean water, 2-3L per day. Eat regularly, when hungry, every 3-5hrs. Understand good posture, body mechanics, technique before intensity and endurance. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Learn how [...]
FOLLOW THE 7 STEP SUCCESS FORMULA OF MASTERS
Posted by Mawuena in Health Psychology on 06. Aug, 2009 | 1 Comment
Do you always succeed when you say you are going to do something, do you set the same New years resolutions year upon year? Do you waste your time going after a dream, get a small part of the way then ‘give up’. This is a common issue in many people’s lives, here are the [...]
Gluten Sensitivity – Digging Deeper
Posted by Mawuena in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 06. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
Introduction There is no more contention around any health issue than the subject of how to choose foods that are right for you. People who want to eat healthy, nutritious foods are frequently confused about what to do. Many follow what they assume are healthy diets with the best intentions, only to unwittingly be causing [...]
Female Hormone Balancing
Posted by Mawuena in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 06. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
The purpose of this article is to present the naturopathic view of female hormone imbalances. I will briefly review the most recent scientific research on estrogen and describe the physiological effects of estrogen and progesterone. The role of the stress hormones will be considered along with the safe and effective natural solutions available. In July [...]
What is Depression, Really – Underlying causes?
Posted by Mawuena in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 06. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
We hear so much about depression these days, what really is depression and how should it be treated? There are many underlying causes to depression each of which requires a unique clinical approach, categorizing depression as one single problem with one solution — finding the right anti-depressant medication — is a gross oversimplification that leads [...]
