Tag: fitness
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Understanding Arthritis: Types, Causes, and Management
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints such as the fingers, wrists, knuckles, hips, knees, ankles or spine. The term arthritis encompasses more than 100 different types of joint diseases and conditions, affecting people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability…
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Top 5 Health Concerns for Aging Adults
As we age our bodies change, and we are often confronted with changes in what concerns us. For example, our concerns may have progressed from raising families to how to prevent and/or deal with wear and tear on our bodies. Over the next few posts, we will be exploring 5 common health complaints that many…
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Ageing!
Ageing is an unavoidable part of life. As we get older, and our bodies capability gradually decreases. We can choose to age well, honouring our pasts and preparing for the years to come. Caring for our bodies focusing on awareness and prevention as we navigate our ever-changing bodies.
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How Nutrition Impacts Your Health: Tips for Eating Well
Healthy Eating and the Role of Nutrition in Our Health Healthy eating refers to eating a balanced variety of foods that provide the necessary nutrients to maintain optimal health and preventing disease. It is though the food we eat that we obtain the nutrients necessary for health, growth and tissue repair. This includes a mix…
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Understanding Inflammation: Causes and Effects
Have you ever had a part of your body become inflamed? Maybe you have twisted your ankle and it became swollen, or it became warm or inflamed from being injured? Maybe you had a cut that wasn’t properly cleaned and became angry, red, warm and inflamed. Perhaps your body is simply fighting off a cold?…
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Unlocking the Full Benefits of Exercise
We all know exercise is something we should do especially for weight loss or weight management, but is that all there is to it? And do you need sweat, tears and a gym membership for it to count? What is exercise? Exercise is any physical activity that helps enhance or maintain physical fitness and overall…
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Hydration and Health: Benefits of Drinking Enough Water
Maintaining hydration is crucial for health, as the body needs water for survival and various functions. Recommendations vary, but generally, adults should aim for about 2 liters daily. Hydration impacts temperature regulation, nutrient transport, kidney function, cognitive performance, and disease risk. Various fluid sources exist beyond plain water for those who struggle with it.
Lauren Martin Natural Health 