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Confidence and self-esteem – improve your confidence – affirmations for a better you

Jan

21

2013

If you want to improve your confidence and self-esteem, to feel better about yourself and improve your life, then try playing this every day. You may soon experience positive changes in your life. The following statements are used: “I enjoy life.” “I am confident.” “I am happy.” “I can achieve anything I set my mind ...

How to do a pull up

Jan

21

2013

Introduction I’m a big fan of exercises that involve the whole body. It’s something to do with the body having to flow and move as a complete unit (a concept from Tai Chi). One exercise that really challenges the whole body (utilising the biceps, triceps, lats, abs and back) and is an impressive feat for ...

How to stop being lactose intolerant

Nov

11

2012

What is lactose intolerance? According to Wikipedia, “Lactose intolerance, also called lactase deficiency and hypolactasia, is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and to a lesser extent milk-derived dairy products.” This can manifest itself in stomach cramps, bloating, wind, diarrhoea and other health problems whenever dairy products from milk to ice cream are ...

Tough core exercises to give your abs a real workout!

Oct

6

2012

Having a strong core is good for sports but it is also useful for a good posture and to reduce the risk of back injuries. The following two sets of exercises are my favourites and are suitable for intermediate and advanced practice. Inclined leg raises For the first exercises, you will need a weights bench ...

How to do tricep dips at home

Oct

6

2012

Triceps? What are they? Located in the upper rear of the arm, triceps are under-rated muscles as everyone seems to focus on biceps but triceps are actually very useful muscles – you need them when you are driving, cycling, getting up from a lying position and pushing something away from you. Additionally, as they are ...

Chi Kung meditation

Oct

6

2012

Achieve inner calm and good health, learn to still the mind and achieve a greater sense of well-being. Using various techniques including affirmations, visualisation and energy control, Chi Kung is an effective way of achieving wellness. If you are always suffering from the same illnesses, Chi Kung can be a great way of freeing the ...

What is Emotional Freedom Techniques?

Oct

6

2012

Emotional Freedom Techniques is a relatively new therapy combining the theory of traditional Chinese Medicine with modern psychology to help people overcome emotional, mental and physical issues, including stress management, addictions, weight loss, allergies, vision problems, headaches, panic/anxiety, asthma, trauma, PTSD, abuse and depression. It is a powerful yet simple technique… To help you understand ...

What is Reiki?

Oct

6

2012

Reiki is a japanese healing technique and comes from two Japanese words, “Rei” and “Ki”, which mean “Universal” and “Energy”. It is a hands-on modality which helps the body to heal and achieve a deep sense of peace. Reiki is said to flow through the healer and into the patient – the Reiki therapist is ...

How to meditate – a guide for beginners

Oct

6

2012

Introduction In today’s modern world where everyone needs to be at their destination yesterday and they must have what they want immediately, stress is at an all-time high. There are many ways of combating stress and learning to relax but the simplest method is to be still and meditate. Meditation – a whole new world ...

A simple, effective fat-burning exercise routine for beginners

Oct

6

2012

Introduction The following routine incorporates High Intensity Interval Training which is the best way I have found of smashing through plateaus when losing weight. It also saves time – it is said that 15 minutes of HIIT is equivalent to a 45 minute run! What is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)? The principle idea of ...