Body Life + Soul

07/12/2023

Exploring the World of Epigenetics: A Personal Journey

I'm excited to announce that earlier this year, I began my journey into the alluring field of epigenetics. Recently, I was endorsed as a coach by Precision Health Alliance, led by the esteemed Dr. Cam McDonald and his team. Their world-leading education and technology, has given me a new, sophisticated lens through which to view health, allowing me to create personalised lifestyle plans that optimize health and longevity in ways that have been reimagined. Precision Health Alliance offers more than education.
Exploring the World of Epigenetics: A Personal Journey

I'm excited to announce that earlier this year, I began my journey into the alluring field of epigenetics. Recently, I was endorsed as a coach by Precision Health Alliance, led by the esteemed Dr. Cam McDonald and his team. Their world-leading education and technology, has given me a new, sophisticated lens through which to view health, allowing me to create personalized lifestyle plans that optimize health and longevity in ways that have been reimagined.
Precision Health Alliance offers more than education. They foster a sense of community and connection among like-minded people who are at the forefront of health advancement. It's like being a part of a family.

10/01/2023

The Fab 5 for inspiration...these guys have got what you need to do this year:
1. Optimistic mindset
2. Have fun (most important)
3. Get enough sleep
4. Eat your veges (but I will add don't forget your protein)
5. Exercise to keep you feeling younger and stronger - cardio and strength

The Fab Five swimming group — whose oldest member is 91 — say their routine keeps them ageing well, and the socialising is just as important as the exercise.

19/12/2022

A truly inspiring gentleman...

14/12/2022

Surprisingly, most people don't breathe well at all. I see this with people when they first come into my studio. It may be because of stooped posture, or sitting at work all day, or they are in a lot of pain, or they suffer from ongoing stress and anxiety, or they simply don't know how to breathe properly - no one has ever taught them.

Your respiratory system is your life blood. But the truth is you probably haven't paid much attention to your breath. Breathing correctly is one of the first concepts I teach all my clients regardless of what problem they are seeing me for - low back pain, osteoporosis, diabetes, mental health, pregnancy, or after injury. Even if you have a respiratory disorder, like asthma or chronic pneumonia, which compromises your lungs, the good news is your lungs respond extremely well to breath training.

Breathing correctly is essential for:
• Efficient circulation – oxygenating every cell in your body and removal of waste products
• Restoration of your posture
• A strong core and support for your spine
• Calming your mind, easing stress and anxiety
• Easing muscle tension and reducing pain
• Restoring lung function after illness
• Improving your sleep

I always tell my clients focus on the exhale and the inhale will take care of itself.
Remember, breath is a movement and facilitates all other movement.

Leona Mirtschin
Accredited Exercise Physiologist

12/04/2020

Happy Easter!

This eggstra-ordinary Easter I thought I would share with you my 5 quick lifestyle tips to keep your mind and body in balance.

11/08/2015

Do you have pain niggles? Is weight creeping on? Do you want to know how to age-proof your body? Build gorgeous posture, muscle tone and strength...essential for ageing well and enhancing your wellbeing.

19/11/2014

Has your pain resigned you to feelings of hopelessness?Is it stopping you from playing with the kids?Does it lay you up for days?

09/11/2013

Good to know!

(Thanks to The Farmacy for the image.)