I always think about the message I'm giving to my kids about health and movement without realising it. And now that I’ve learnt so much through my training and research I think my conscious message would be to not follow blindly, but to QUESTION EVERYTHING. To strive for real health out of a conscious choice - not to because you have to, but because it's empowering to feel comfortable in your own skin and in your own mind.
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Client's always ask me what I buy in my shopping, surely I buy packaged foods! Well yes, but they are considered choices. Here’s a list of some packaged foods my family eats on occasions, they are mixed in with small local brands, and carefully selected organic brands.
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I’m often asked by clients what I do in average day to maintain my health. So I've written a quick overview below.
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This are some guidance tips I share with my clients to help them on their journey to better health, starting from the inside out. My wife said it’s really great information that I should put a summary on my blog - so here it is… a quick overview guide.
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What does Autism, NZ olives and worms that have Parkinson's have in common??
This is a fascinating interview with highly regarded Dr. Perlmutter and Dr. Stephanie Seneff. It’s a hugely informative conversation around Dr Seneff’s work where they discuss why the risks of pesticide use on our foods are real and how it’s affecting our population’s health.
Thanks for reading!
Rich.
Many of us workout at the gym or at home trying to perform exercises that we hear are good for us and sometimes we simply create muscle or movement issues by doing these exercises incorrectly.
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Find that you've no time for the gym? Here are 9 things to fit into your everyday your body will thank you for:
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This is a big question. Take a moment… are you on autopilot today? Is each day and each week the same, day in day out, or are you present and in control striving for something.
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The whole gluten and gluten free issue has become hot topic these days. Make time to watch this documentary - screening now for 3 days only!
It's a must watch if you want to gain some insight. Click here to find out.
Thanks for reading!
Rich.
Every single one of us should aim primarily to ‘perform’ better in our everyday movements and stay strong and injury free whilst going about our lives.
Here are Seven Primal Pattern movements, called as such because without being efficient in these movements in the wild you'd struggle to survive but of course they are still essential today. Whether you're an athlete or you just want to prevent injury when doing daily activities they are key to staying injury free.
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It's that time of year where we all promise ourselves to start to live a healthier lifestyle and get out of those bad habits. The most popular one I hear is “I’m going on a Diet!”. Clients often ask me my thoughts on common diets and diet fads, and although some have their merit, time and place, in all honestly my thoughts are that no ‘diet’ will do for you what normal healthy eating does, so think hard on what diets have to offer and what they promote and make an informed choice.
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In my view our ‘normal’ days are not so normal for our general wellbeing. The culture we live in, to a certain extent, determines how we live our lives from what we eat, when we eat, how we work, the friends we make and how we spend our 'free' time.
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Hello and welcome to Healthy Matters.
I decided to start a blog as I felt it would be good to share some of the knowledge I equip my clients with, and to provide something short and simple, yet interesting (hopefully) that could help you, or someone you know, achieve personal health and fitness goals.
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