by samantha | Jul 1, 2024 | Children, Health
Croup is a respiratory condition primarily affecting children between six months and three years old. It is characterised by inflammation and swelling of the upper airway, which can also cause a cough. The cough and other signs and symptoms of croup result from...
by samantha | Mar 13, 2024 | ExerciseisMedicine, Health, Rehabilitation
The WHO found that approximately one-third of cancer-related deaths are due to the use of tobacco, low vegetable and fruit intake, alcohol consumption, increased body mass index, and a lack of physical activity (WHO, 2022). Poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity have...
by samdunb | Dec 22, 2021 | Festive season, Health, Sports related, Tips, Wellness
As the year nears to an end, many of us are coming up with ways to become our best selves in 2022. For most of us, this includes starting, or re-starting, our exercise routine. Now, I’m sure we can all agree, starting is the easy part – buying cute new gym shorts,...
by samdunb | Mar 29, 2021 | Health, Pain, Tips, Wellness
The best sleeping position isn’t a one-size fits all solution. Each person has a different body type and has different preferences and needs. Keep reading through this blog to find out the pro’s and con’s of each sleeping position. Side sleeping Pro’s Sleeping on your...
by samdunb | Mar 11, 2021 | Children, Health, Rehabilitation, Senior citizens, Tips, Wellness
National sleep awareness week falls in the month of March, so there’s no better time to discuss the important topic of sleep hygiene. After just a week of too little sleep, more than 700 genetic changes can occur within the body. WHAT!?! This can result in an...