If you’re one of the lucky ones who suffer from a shoulder injury, you’ll know it can be painful - especially in the evening. Let’s talk anatomy. The Shoulder joint (or glenohumeral joint) is the ball and socket joint sitting between the scapula and humerus. Many injuries occur...
There are certainly many benefits to including more plants, nuts, seeds and legumes in your diet. This idea is well promoted; it’s good for environmental sustainability and good for your health. Even if you aren’t vegetarian and have no plans to go that way, increasing these...
Lower back injuries are a frustrating reality for some people, and far more common than you may realise. It has been estimated that 70-85% of adults experience back pain in their lifetime at some point. If you are suffering active and painful lower back symptoms...
As it is well into January, we are sure plenty of people are getting stuck into their new year resolutions. A common resolution is improving your health and well being, one way or another. Andrew, one of our amazing dieticians, explains the top 3 reasons...
New Years Eve is coming up so we're here to provide some useful tips so you can enjoy it that little bit more! Mixers are important! Its highly recommended you mix your own drinks - that way you can monitor your alcohol intake and ease down to...
Sparkling Cran-Citrus: A sparkling mocktail that will electrify your tastebuds! What will you need: Juice of 6 oranges Juice of 6 limes 1.5 cups of cranberry juice 4 tablespoons of agave syrup A fresh bunch of mint sprigs - roughly chopped 3 cups of ice 9 cups of sparkling water (roughly 2.25L) Additional mint and...
Once again, Health Place is to the rescue over the Holiday period with great tips! Although you may be busy last-minute shopping, always remember not to drink alcohol on an empty stomach. Not only does this work against the normal functioning of our organs but opens...
Sick of your same old running tracks? Set on finding something fresh? We've got you covered. Have a read below and find out 3 running tracks, we think, you'll love! Brisbane Botanical Gardens Centrally located, Brisbane Botanical Gardens is a perfect run for all you city dwellers. With a...
Sports drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade are ubiquitous within the recreational and competitive fitness and sporting world. Manufactured and artificially flavoured carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages are used to promote rapid fluid replacement after heavy exercise. This is due to their high electrolyte content which helps to...
You have mostly likely heard the word fibre many times already. But have you actually changed the foods you are eating? and are you meeting the recommended intake for Australians (~30g/day) ? This is a friendly reminder of the simple yet effective strategy of increasing...