How often should you be stretching?
You should be doing stretching exercises 4 – 7 times a week. We often just focus on exercise and forget the stretching. Here are some of the benefits. ...
Hip Resurfacing the alternative to replacement
Hip Resurfacing arthroplasty is an alternative to total hip replacement in individuals with end-stage articular cartilage degeneration and who have good bone quality. They must have minimal bone loss in their hip joints with a structural intact joint surface. The big...
Super Foods For Your Bones
There are three types of superfoods that are especially good for your bones. Nothing beats calcium for your bones. It's found in dairy and vegetables, so why not do both? Dark green leaves such as bok choy, kale, collard greens, and spinach are great. On top of that,...
Arthritis pain in Winter
Arthritis pain in Winter
Why Swimming is One of the Best Exercises for Arthritis
Why Swimming is One of the Best Exercises for Arthritis As most of you know, arthritis is the condition that results in joint inflammation which can become very painful and can cause general movement in general to be quite difficult. Swimming as well as other...
Summertime Recipes for Healthy Bones
Summertime Recipes for Healthy Bones With summer fast approaching and increasingly warm temperatures, we might start to turn to foods that aren’t the healthiest…milkshakes, ice-cream, sugary drinks – anything to help us cool down! Now of course it’s okay to enjoy...
Is veganism a sustainable diet for healthy bone growth?
Is veganism a sustainable diet for healthy bone growth? Veganism is incredibly popular in Australia and the United Kingdom, and as of recent its popularity has burst out into South Africa. Interest in veganism in South Africa is at an all-time high according to Google...
Simple smoothie recipes to help you build better bones
Simple Smoothie Recipes for Stronger Bones We’re about halfway through winter, and before we know it we will soon be approaching spring and looking forward to warmer days – and so soup season will end, and smoothie season will begin! Interested in learning how...
Exercises for Strong Bones
Many people are educated with the vast variety of benefits that exercise brings for one’s overall health, such as the prevention of obesity, reducing risk of stroke and heart disease, increasing energy levels, and helping with memory and overall brain health –...
Stretching is important
Stretching is important to relieve stress and body aches! There are many stretches that you can do at home. Downward dog Start in plank position with shoulders directly over wrists. Push your hips up toward the ceiling so you form a triangle with your body. Keep your...