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If you’re serious about gut health, you’ve probably already got probiotics on your radar,but have you tried kefir yet? It might look like a glass of slightly fizzy yogurt, but this traditional fermented drink packs a probiotic punch that goes way beyond your average supermarket bottle of “live cultures.” In fact, kefir could be one…
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Walk into any supplement store or scroll through fitness ads online and you’ll find a ton of products boasting “proprietary blends.” Sounds impressive, right? These blends promise to optimise performance, boost muscle gains, or supercharge your workouts. But what’s actually in them? And are they really as effective as they claim? Let’s unpack it,starting with…
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If you’re finding it harder to fall asleep,or waking up feeling like you’ve barely rested,it might be time to take a closer look at your nutrition. As a coach with a background in exercise and nutrition science, I often work with clients who struggle with sleep. And while we tend to focus on workouts, supplements,…
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If you’re training hard and eating well but still feel like your muscles aren’t responding the way they used to especially as you get older you’re not imagining it. This could be due to something called anabolic resistance, and it’s more common than most people realise. But the good news? It’s totally fixable. In this article,…
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Muay Thai might be known as the “Art of Eight Limbs,” but it’s also a hidden gem for health. As someone who trains at Hammerhead Muay Thai in North Strand, I’ve seen first-hand how the sport can transform lives not just physically, but mentally too. The atmosphere at Hammerhead is second to none: welcoming, professional, and…
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Botox is one of those treatments that almost everyone’s heard of ,and for good reason. Whether you’re smoothing out a few forehead lines or managing chronic migraines, Botox has built a reputation as both a beauty favourite and a powerful therapeutic option. But how does it actually work? Is it safe long term? And what…
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Aging is a natural process that affects every organ system in the body, but the skin is often the most visible indicator of aging. With time, skin tends to lose its youthful glow, elasticity, and firmness, resulting in wrinkles, fine lines, rough texture, and uneven pigmentation. The quest for effective, safe, and noninvasive treatments to…
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By Sarah Curran MSc, Exercise & Nutrition | Lifestyle Medicine Let’s get one thing clear from the start,you’re not going mad, and you’re definitely not alone. The symptoms that creep up in your 40s or suddenly smack you in your 50s? They’re real. The mood swings, the hot flashes that feel like your internal thermostat is…
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If you’re dealing with persistent or severe acne, chances are you’ve heard of Roaccutane (also known as isotretinoin). For many, it’s a game-changer an effective oral medication that targets acne at the root by shrinking the sebaceous glands and dramatically reducing oil production. But while Roaccutane is often hailed as the gold standard for acne treatment, it’s important…
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Blood Flow Restriction Training: Benefits, Safety, and Clinical Considerations Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is an innovative exercise technique that has gained increasing popularity in sports performance, rehabilitation, and clinical settings. By partially restricting arterial inflow and fully restricting venous outflow in working muscles using a cuff or tourniquet, BFR enables individuals to achieve muscle…