Author: C&P Health Expert

  • Having a Bad Back – Physiotherapist, Osteopath or Chiropractor?

    Having a Bad Back – Physiotherapist, Osteopath or Chiropractor?

                Ever had back issues and you do an online search but are unsure of the rehabilitation medicine that you should be going for? You are not alone, with medical systems becoming more specialised these days? It can be hard for a patient without any prior knowledge or experience in the…

  • Should You Use Heat or Ice On An Injury?

    Should You Use Heat or Ice On An Injury?

    Injury also known as physical trauma is damage to the body caused by an external force. This may be caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons and sports. There are three types of injuries acute, over use and chronic injury. 1.Acute injury This is a sudden injury that is usually associated with a traumatic event such…

  • The Dos And Don’ts Of Running And Walking (Best Practices)

    The Dos And Don’ts Of Running And Walking (Best Practices)

    For most of us, our fitness plans begin and end on a gym membership. We think it is obvious – a gym has all the machines and free weights required to lose weight, build muscles, and simply amp up overall health. What many don’t know is that we can attain the same benefits from running…

  • Frozen Shoulder

    Frozen Shoulder

    Are you unable to reach your back, reach your shoulder height or even having trouble tucking in your shirt? You could be suffering from Frozen shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis). Frozen shoulder? This is stiffness, pain and limited range of movement in your shoulder. The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar tissue forms, and shoulder movements become…

  • Having Neck Pain? Stretches And Exercises To Get You Back To Normal

    Having Neck Pain? Stretches And Exercises To Get You Back To Normal

    Having dull pain in your neck and shoulders; feels good over the weekend but made worse by being at work or driving long hours? You may have Monday morning syndrome. We cannot fix that. However, disc irritations in your neck we can. Irritations of the cervical discs (in your neck) sound frightening but in reality…

  • The Thing Called Obesity

    The Thing Called Obesity

    According to statistics, the leading cause of health related deaths is diet beating all the ranges of cancer and cardiovascular disorders. This rings true because diet affects every aspect of life. Right after an infant is born it is breast fed. It is hooked on food from that moment onward. Food or rather filling your…

  • Sleep Hygiene

    Sleep Hygiene

    Getting a good night’s sleep is probably one of the most important things you can do for your health, as your body repairs and helps restore itself during those precious six to eight hours each night. Many people especially in urban areas struggle with sleep and feeling well-rested. Lack of sleep has been linked to…

  • The Oxalates Debate

    The Oxalates Debate

    Oxalates could easily take the trophy for being one of the most misunderstood and disliked compounds found in plant food sources. Associated with many diseases. Kidney stones taking the lead, oxalates have been receiving a really bad rep in the world of nutrition science. They have even been labeled as anti-nutrients. Should this be the…

  • The Core

    The Core

                 What Is the “Core?” There are many common misconceptions about the “core” even among fitness professionals. Most people probably think that the core is simply the abdominals, aka “6-pack.” The core is much more than that. Well, core is a broad term. The core is the center of our…