by MyoThrive | Jun 16, 2016 | diet, health, healthy recipes, joint health, muscle health, pain relief, wellbeing
I can’t believe I forgot to post this amazing anti-inflammatory tea until now! Last Friday one of my patients told me of a turmeric paste she was going to make and it sparked my memory of my mum and dads favourite night time tea! They were given it whilst...
by MyoThrive | Jun 9, 2016 | diet, health, healthy recipes, wellbeing
As promised to everyone who received the ‘Winter Warmer’ newsletter yesterday, here is the scrumptious recipe for Fennel & Cauliflower soup! As mentioned in the newsletter I adapted it from a recipe I found at Sonnet’s Kitchen. I am not normally...
by MyoThrive | Jun 3, 2016 | diet, health, healthy recipes, muscle health, pain relief, peppermint, wellbeing
Do you need more magnesium? Women need approximately 255-265mg daily. This means eating 1 cup of Kefir, 1 cup of spinach, 1/4 cup of almonds, 1 medium avocado and 1 square of dark chocolate! Men need a bit more than women and children need a bit less (check out exact...
by MyoThrive | May 27, 2016 | gym, massage, muscle health, myofascial release, myotherapy, pain relief, wellbeing
If you already have a spiky massage ball, you probably know how amazing they are. They have got me out of a tight spot or two (pun intended) with various aches and pains I have experienced. You are probably already using it at home or at the gym but here are some ways...
by MyoThrive | May 19, 2016 | diet, muscle health, myotherapy, pain relief, posture, running, sport
In Aussie rules football, injuries to the ankle, knee and shoulder joints are common – it is a contact sport after all; but hands down each season we see more hamstring strains than any other injury. The research shows you are most at risk if you have had a...
by MyoThrive | May 12, 2016 | diet, health, wellbeing
Intermittent fasting (IF) is getting a lot of attention in the media and online at the moment. It has been building up steam for a few years now, some of you may have tried it, some of you may be doing it right now! I personally use fasting on and off throughout the...
by MyoThrive | May 7, 2016 | gym, joint health, muscle health, myotherapy, pain relief, posture, squat, wellbeing
When customers come in for their initial Pilates consultation, a lot of them have the goal to strengthen their core, which can be a great goal for a lot of people, but most of them point to their abdominal area which is actually only one part of the core. The problem...
by MyoThrive | Apr 28, 2016 | diet, health, healthy recipes, joint health, wellbeing
I love this salad! The mix of hot and cold ingredients, the mix of sweet and savory, and the fact that all the ingredients are in season which means shopping locally! In case you’re not entirely sold on the idea of adding pomegranate to your salad, check out all...
by MyoThrive | Apr 21, 2016 | diet, health, healthy recipes, joint health, muscle health, myotherapy, pain relief, running, sport, wellbeing
I have been using collagen protein for some time now; about 2 years at an estimate. I started using it when Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Radio Podcast introduced me to it.Here’s my top 3 reasons I continue to take it. Top Reason 1: Easy to add to normal food...
by MyoThrive | Apr 14, 2016 | health, mindfulness, pain relief, wellbeing
If you haven’t already heard of it, mindfulness is the practice of directing your attention to the inner and outer experiences occurring in the present moment. A popular way to do this is through guided mindfulness meditations such as smiling mind, headspace,...
