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Take a relaxing dip in this pool without getting wet

Spa visits can be a wonderful treat, but you may not afford the time or the prices. Jule Wilson discovers a kind-on-the-wallet treatment. Read

Functional anatomy investigated: what causes knee pain?

Knee pain is a common problem. It can cause discomfort at work or prevent us playing a favourite sport. Read

The Sweet Truth – are you addicted?

AS Easter approaches can you resist the temptation to indulge? Read

Functional Anatomy Investigated: Improving Movement

TODAY we look at various approaches to fulfilling your potential and developing the ability to avoid those aches and pains that come with poor and restricted movement. Read

It’s time to turn over an old leaf

EVERY day it seems there’s a new report telling us about foods that can improve our health. So it’s no surprise more of us are constantly on the lookout for the next superfood. Read

Functional Anatomy Investigated: The Connective Tissue Web

THE body’s connective tissue includes the tendons that attach muscles to bones and has an important role in supporting and connecting various systems in our bodies. Read

Financial lifeline bringing hope for carers

JOHN George, 79, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in September 2003. Read

ON our way to enhancing our health and performance we want many things to happen. Can we put together exercise programmes and approaches that, make us fitter, stronger, faster, leaner, increase our energy levels, and prevent illness and disease? Whatever the target, an understanding of functional anatomy can be critical for success. Read

Getting fit

DURING the next four weeks I am going to talk about the wonderful subject of holidays and how to get in shape for them. Read

Why Take a Multi-Nutrient?

IN an integrated, whole body approach to well-being, taking a multi-nutrient could provide comprehensive support to increased health, a stronger immune system, improved performance goals and happiness. Read

Is it time to supplement the diet?

ACONTROVERSIAL question. Nutritional supplementation suggests that we require an extra source of nutrients in addition to our daily food intake to maintain and enhance our health. If this is so, we need to consider when and why the body would be lacking the required nutrients in the first place. Read

Great Nutritional Resources

HAPPY and healthy New Year wishes to everyone. No doubt you’ve already been bombarded by many health and fitness related promotions. Claim after claim, offer after offer may mean that you have reached saturation point. Making sense of it all is the next hurdle. What approach/service/technique is going to deliver you enhanced health? Read

Steps to success in 2008

JUST a few more days to go until New Year’s Eve. All night you will tell everyone how great 2008 will be. Read

Supreme effort to gain ordinary life

EARLIER this year, The Journal told the moving story of Scott Nugent, who suffers from the same rare degenerative brain disease that killed both his mother and his baby son. Read

The Hormonal Link: Growth Hormone

OVER the past couple of months we have been considering the influence hormones have on our health. Today we conclude this review of the major hormones with a focus on Growth Hormone. Read

The Hormonal Link: The Thyroid

COULD you have a thyroid imbalance? What are the symptoms and what do we do to regain the balance? In essence, a thyroid gland that is out of sync emphasises the importance of the hormones that work in our body to keep it functioning smoothly. Read

Getting fit with Anthony Watson

IN every gym you go to, you will find that everybody has the same goals. When you ask “what is the reason you come to the gym”, nine times out of 10 they will reply “I want to lose weight and tone up”. Read

Getting a head start on relaxing

With Christmas and deadlines looming reporter Jule Wilson took time out to learn relaxation with Indian Head Massage. Read

The Hormonal Link: Androgens

Today we will explore Androgens. The aim is to highlight how important these hormones are in achieving and maintaining optimum levels of health. Read

Proteins by Anthony Watson

WE have discussed fats and carbohydrates. This week I will introduce proteins and discuss the reasons why they are important and what amount you should be eating. Read