4 Ways to reduce muscle and joint pain: Expert tips for keeping active and injury-free
Oct 08 2024- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 02 October 2024
- Monica Costa
With over 85% of Brits experiencing some kind of muscle or joint pain, it’s clear that this issue affects a huge number of us. In fact, research by Puressentiel — a leading brand in plant-based health products—reveals that nearly three-quarters (75%) of Brits have suffered from muscle or joint discomfort at some point. Given that regular exercise is vital for maintaining long-term health and staving off chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, it’s crucial that we all stay active. But pain can often be a barrier to getting the movement we need.
Fortunately, there are simple steps we can all take to minimise injury and discomfort. Personal trainers and health experts share four proven ways to reduce aches, sprains, and strains, allowing you to maintain an active lifestyle pain-free.
The brain-boosting benefits of Lion’s Mane mushroom
Sep 27 2024- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 12 November 2024
- Monica Costa
Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is fast becoming one of the most talked-about functional mushrooms, thanks to its incredible brain-boosting and healing properties. Widely referred to as the ‘smart mushroom,’ Lion’s Mane has gained a following for its potential to enhance cognitive function, focus, and overall mental clarity. In fact, it recently piqued my interest after watching Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime, where Jeremy Clarkson himself is now growing and selling Lion’s Mane mushrooms in his Diddly Squat Farm Shop. That episode made me curious to learn more about this extraordinary mushroom and its impressive health benefits. First of all, I found out that adaptogens are a huge global trend this year, and recently, global sales have surged 14%. The market is predicted to exceed 14 billion by 2027!
As part of my research for this feature, I decided to try several Lion’s Mane-based products, and the results have been fascinating. Not only have I noticed a marked improvement in my ability to focus and complete cognitive tasks, but I also found that Lion’s Mane helps alleviate some of the side effects of menopause, such as brain fog and mood fluctuations. The products mentioned below are just a few that I’ve tested over the past few months, and I can confidently say they’ve become a staple in my daily wellness routine.
Combatting Anxiety
Sep 24 2024- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 24 September 2024
- Monica Costa
One of the worst feelings in the world is anxiety. The flushing, adrenaline rushing feeling coursing through your veins and making you feel paralysed and out of control is one feeling you don’t want to deal with all the time. Combatting that anxiety is also not the easiest thing to do because not every tip or trick out there is going to work for you. That in itself can be overwhelming to learn and by adopting the right strategies, you can restructure your habits, combat the anxiety and make sure that you feel good again. The anxiety monster is a monster because of the way it takes hold but you don’t have to give it power.
