By definition exercise is an activity that requires physical movement to sustain or improve health, so really its anything that elevates our heart rate for a period of time. We all know that exercise improves our cardiovascular system, helps maintain our hormonal system, increases brain function and impacts our overall health. Making our bones and […]
Category Archives: Move Well
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May
May
Compared to most species humans come into the world very underdeveloped. Born with blurry vision, unable to walk, talk, or fend for ourselves, we have to learn all basic survival skills one step at a time. Each phase of your infant’s development is accompanied by appropriate ages. Some infants develop a little faster some a little […]
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May
May
I’m sure you have all heard “take the stairs” instead of the lift, or get off the bus a station earlier. Well its written here just as a reminder You should ALWAYS take the stairs when they are available. or more importantly take any opportunity of movement when possible. When you get a phone call […]
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May
May
Too often in practice does a mother tell me that her baby hates tummy time, and that it’s stressful to try and enforce it stressful for both the baby and the mother. If your baby begins to cry as you introduce tummy time into their routine, it’s important to know that it is not because […]
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May
May
Around this time of the year most of us start to make our way back to work after a short but sweet festive break! For some of us this includes returning to an office job that requires lots of sitting!! While we can not get rid of our computers and tablets we can change our […]
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May
May
“90% of stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated through movement of the spine” – Dr R Speedy Posture effects your health and well-being. HOW? When posture is bad it puts additional pressure on your spine. This can lead to an array of aches and pains, literally in the “backside.” Poor posture can also lead to […]