The latest update to the Heart Foundation position statement on red meat suggests that Kiwis should actively try to reduce red meat intake and that it is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Cliff explains what’s right and what’s wrong with this position.
Perform 2+ strength training sessions per week
It has been suggested that up to 2 cups of coffee per day are safe during pregnancy. A recent review casts doubt on this, suggesting instead that there is ‘no safe dose’.
Caffeine is one of the Kings of sports supplementation. Find out how caffeine can improve your performance.
It is commonly believed that cannabis drastically affects intelligence but data show little if any effect of cannabis use on IQ.
You can’t starve away bad habits
What is ‘MENS’ (microcurrent therapy) and is it effective in aiding recovery from injury? Cliff looks into the research backing this increasingly popular therapy for would healing and recovery from injuries.
Coffee and other caffeine-containing beverages are known to have a range of health benefits but the health and adverse effects result from a combination of chemicals within these plants and not just from caffeine.
Coffee is a healthy beverage for most people, but some may experience adverse effects.
Coffee is generally excluded in ‘anti-inflammatory diets’. But it might actually be anti-inflammatory…
If you make a mistake, move on, and get back on track!
Coffee is frequently singled out for elimination by complementary health practitioners. But is this justified? What does the evidence say about coffee and health?
If you need advice, consult a professional.
Use one serving of Good Green Vitality by Nuzest per day. It’s more than a multi and much more than just greens!
Drink green tea liberally throughout the day!
Issue 10 | Volume 2 | October 2020 In this issue The Effects of Social Media on Stress The Effects of Stress on Health The Effect of Stress on Immunity Does Stress Drive Weight Gain? Can ‘Forest Bathing’ Reduce Blood Pressure? Does Stress Drive Inflammation? Articles October 2020 – Issue 10 The Effects of Social Media on Stress Social media use provides significant benefits for connection and support, but overuse is being shown to increase stress and mental and physical health conditions. Read the article here The Effects of Stress on Health Stress has a range of implications for health.
Stress affects the immune-inflammatory cascade and has potential long-term effects on cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health.
Cliff chats with Michelle Yandle about what it means to be a legitimate health coach!
‘Forest bathing’ or being in and surrounded by nature has appreciable health benefits. In this review, the authors looked at whether forest bathing might help to reduce blood pressure.
Try decaf or tea and ditch the milky coffees if you’re at a weight-loss plateau