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IV INFUSION OF VITAMINS: A SCAM?

In the past few years, more people have been trying intravenous (IV) therapy, believing it brings various health advantages like more energy detoxification and a better immune system. However, as with any trend in the health and wellness industry, skepticism and controversy surround the effectiveness and legitimacy of IV therapy. What is Intravenous vitamin therapy? […]

Calorie Composition vs. Counting : What Really Matters

It’s easy to get caught up in “calorie counting” or “eating clean” when trying to improve health or lose weight. But what if I told you that neither of these approaches alone gives you the full picture? While both have their place, understanding macronutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats—can be the key to optimising your diet and […]

Calorie Counting or Eating Clean: What’s really better for Weight Loss?

It’s easy to get caught up in “calorie counting” or “eating clean” when trying to improve health or lose weight. But what if I told you that neither of these approaches alone gives you the full picture? While both have their place, understanding macronutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats—can be the key to optimising your diet and […]

How To Tell If Your Food Is Organic

If you’re trying to make better food choices for your health and the environment, you may have considered organic foods. But how do you tell if a food is truly organic or not? Labels Organic food labels are the perfect way to ensure that the food you are purchasing is truly certified organic. Mostly these […]

Paris Olympics: Perspective of a Psychologist

As we all decompress from the high of the Paris Olympics and gear up for the Paralympics, let’s reflect on a few learnings from the momentous event. Mental Health is Priority: Sports is as mental as it is physical. Simon Biles has been one of the advocates to bring the paradigm shift in athlete’s mindset. […]

Let’s Get Mental

Traditionally, sports have been viewed as primarily beneficial to physical health. However, there’s a growing awareness of their substantial impact on mental well-being. Sports contribute significantly to an individual’s psychological, emotional, and social development. Sports fosters character. Participating in sports can help individuals develop traits like leadership, sportsmanship, strategic thinking, risk taking and a positive […]

Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?

What is it? Melatonin is a neurohormone, secreted by the pineal gland in the brain and it regulates the sleep/wake cycle. Light suppresses melatonin synthesis. It is also found in a variety of foods, although typically in small amounts such as tomatoes, walnuts and some cereals like barley and rye. Function & Benefits As a […]

Work Smarter and not just Harder

Ever feel like you are running on a hamster wheel, putting in endless hours but not seeing the results you desire? It’s time to switch gears and discover the magic of working smarter and not just harder.  In a world driven by productivity and efficiency, the age-old adage “Work smarter, not just harder” has never […]

Guidelines for Exercise in Hypertensive Patients

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Exercise has beneficial effects on blood pressure. The exercise prescription for extremely overweight/hypertensive patients is best formulated by an exercise specialist who is qualified to manage this population. Normal blood pressure (BP) is 120/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure is defined by a level greater than 130/80 mm Hg or 140/90 mm Hg in some […]

Covid 19 rehabilitation – Covid and The Athlete’s Heart

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Early observational studies described some degree of cardiac involvement in up to 78% of infected Covid-19 patients, ranging from troponin elevations to features of myocarditis and myopericarditis on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). Therefore the uncertain risks for myocarditis, a leading cause of sports-related sudden cardiac death, should be factored when considering return to play […]