When we look back over the last few decades, we can see that our society is becoming more sedentary. With such a lifestyle, it is very common for our glutes to become weak. This can lead to different issues, such as low back pain, knee and hip pain, and abnormal gait or walking.

Managing type 1 diabetes is an everyday job if a person is to remain healthy post-diagnosis and minimise and avoid other health complications that may arise. Insulin therapy, great food choices and meal plan, as well as general movement and exercise are the 3 pillars fundamental to managing type 1 diabetes.

Research suggests that 70% of our immune system is located in our gut, which tells us that our gut microbiome plays an important role in our overall health. Today, we’ll see how probiotics fit into this environment, and we’ll also look at the health benefits and potential risks of supplementing with probiotics.

It is very common for many wanting more muscular legs, and to achieve that, they solely focus on growing larger quadriceps muscles. However, this often leads to a muscle imbalance across the knee joint, as the hamstrings get neglected. This imbalance leads to an increase in the risk of injuries, especially in females.

There are many types of therapies in use today, with varied levels of success. What makes logotherapy different is that it taps into the human essence to effect change in the body, mind and emotions, and it focuses on the future through search for meaning and purpose. Does that mean that we can “heal through meaning”?

There are at least 34 different signs and symptoms related to menopause. While 20% of women won’t experience any symptoms, or will have mild symptoms, for a large majority going through menopause will have a profound impact on their life.

Quadriceps muscles are the largest muscle group in the body by mass and are involved in just about all movement that uses the legs. If they are weak, tight or not at the optimal length, this can cause movement restriction and lead to injuries, and, later in life, tripping and falling.

The mind and body are connected, and our emotions, thoughts and memories stimulate chemical responses. While a happy memory creates a pleasant feeling, so can an unpleasant experience cause our body to replace chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine and endorphins with adrenal and cortisol hormones. By understanding how we respond unconsciously to such triggers, we can change our response for better outcomes.

This is the first in the series of three articles, where we discuss different types of approaches that psychologists and hypnotherapists may use to help their clients in achieving their goals, and assisting them in their journey to health.

The glutes have an important role in our movement and posture, and when they're strong, they can prevent pain and injuries. Also, having defined glutes is quite aesthetically appealing, both in men and women. With a proper exercise guide and some dedication, you too can develop glorious glutes.

Stress and different stressors, positive or negative ones, permeate nearly every moment of our lives. Certain levels of mental or physical stress create resilience, growth and development. Does this mean that stress is good? Yes, but there is a limit and that limit depends on an individual. Having too much stress and for long periods of time is what should be avoided, and this is what many of us are not able to always control successfully.

Depression affects millions of people worldwide and can interfere with mood, sleep, motivation, dietary and eating habits, energy levels and other biological functions, depending on the severity and the individual. It’s important to know that anyone at any time can feel “low”, however, that does not necessarily mean that we are depressed.