Amanda Heading

12/11/2025

Men! What are you doing tonight?
https://www.amandaheading.com/mens-health-workshop

29/10/2025

With 'Movember' just around the corner, men's health will be in the spotlight.

This is much needed, as the health statistics regarding male health, quality of life, disease prognosis and early death are quite shocking.

But at lot of health issues can be avoided with some simple dietary and lifestyle interventions.

In my Men's Health workshop, I'll be discussing the key areas affecting male health, what to look out for, what medical tests mean, and how the men amongst us can reduce the risk of ill health:
https://www.amandaheading.com/mens-health-workshop

30/09/2025

Another info-packed workshop on Supplements last week. Lots of interaction and questions at the end...I couldn't get rid of everyone!

I think it's fair to say all attendees didn't realise how in-depth and surprisingly complicated it can be in getting the best from using supplements. But all went away with more confidence in choosing and using them - and if they actually need them or not!

If you missed it and want to find out more, here's the link:
https://www.amandaheading.com/supplements-workshop

10/09/2025

So, maybe you’re taking collagen? Did you know that for hair and skin, Type 1 is best. For joints, it’s Types I and II.

Have you been prescribed calcium and vitamin D for osteopenia or osteoporosis? You’ll need to be taking vitamin K2 as well, to drive the calcium from your blood vessels into your bones.

Turmeric’s good for inflammation and pain, right? Turmeric is notoriously poorly absorbed, so your supplement may also contain black pepper which can irritate the gut lining to help absorption. But wait a minute, doesn’t irritation = inflammation itself??

Taking stomach acid suppressors? You’re highly likely to need additional vitamin B12, as depleted stomach acid compromises your absorption of this vitamin. And if you supplement, you’ll need a liquid or spray form, as this can be absorbed through the blood vessels in the mouth, rather than via the stomach.

Taking fish oil or Omega3 for brain health? Is it high enough in the active ingredients, EPA/DHA, to make a difference?

And if it’s a cod liver oil you’re on, are you also taking a multi-vitamin complex? If so, you may be getting excessive amounts of vitamin A, which can be toxic. Especially in pregnancy.

Taking a statin? Feeling tired? Statins help block the liver’s production of cholesterol, but in doing so, also block the natural production of co-enzyme Q10, a compound vital for energy production. Would a supplement help?

If you’re taking a single supplement of iron or zinc, are you aware of the delicate ratio needed between these with copper? So taking just one may have an adverse effect, especially on energy. A complex with all three, in the correct ratio of dose, might be more effective.

And if you’re on a course of antibiotics, your daily yogurt won’t provide enough live bacteria to combat the effects of these meds, leaving you at the risk of depleted gut bacteria and susceptible to further immune issues. So would taking a probiotic supplement work?

Do you really need those supplements because you’re menopausal?

Mushrooms…now here’s a new area of supplementation. Magic or medicinal?!

Medicines, health issues, what you eat and drink, training intensity, lifestyle and life-stage can all impact your health. Taking a supplement may help.

But how can you tell if they’re working and how long should you stay on them? Do they interact with your medicines? So many people are taking supplements (it’s big business), but don’t even know what the effect is (or supposed to be) and whether they’re really needed.

Are they a complete waste of money? They can be, especially if you take them with a cup of tea! And are they actually full of fillers and artificial colours, rather than the actual nutrient itself?

Find out whether your supplements are working for you, which ones can support your health and which you can bin! Join me on Tuesday 23rd September for an informal evening when I’ll take you through the benefits, and pitfalls of the big-business of supplements – this could be the best investment you make for your health!

Refreshments & nibbles are provided and, along with giveaways for all attendees, you’ll be taking away a lot of relevant, useful and useable info too!
Be quick though, early bird pricing ends tomorrow!
https://www.amandaheading.com/supplements-workshop

04/09/2025

Supplement Workshop - 23rd September 2025.

Do you know what you're taking?
Are they having any effect - or are you wasting your money?
Are they interacting with any meds you may be taking?

Find out if you need to take supplements, and if so, how to choose the best ones to support your health:
https://www.amandaheading.com/supplements-workshop

30/07/2025

Remember you can access all my free resources, webinars and info regarding injury prevention and rehab, training improvement and nutrition and lifestyle support. Just sign up to my newsletter here: https://www.amandaheading.com/free-resource-signup (scroll down the page). Don't worry, I don't inundate you with emails, maybe once a month and I always aim to provide relevant info!

Only stretching your calf muscles a couple of ways means your only stretching a couple of calf muscles. Learn how to do Calf Stretches That Count in my video series.

28/07/2025

Creatine supplementation - can everyone benefit?

If you think that taking creatine is just for body builders and power athletes, you may need a rethink...The benefits of creatine extend to helping offset muscle loss through ageing (1, 2) (sarcopenia), which is vital to help support bones and joints, mitigate the effects of osteoarthritis and osteo...

09/07/2025

💊 Weight Loss Injections: What You Need to Know About Side Effects.
From nausea to fatigue—learn how to avoid or manage the common (as well as rare) side effects.
Join me on 16th July at 8pm for more tips.
https://www.amandaheading.com/webinars-workshops

My webinars provide invaluable information on and discussion about key health, fitness and nutrition topics, which most of us have heard about, but can often be misunderstood.

30/06/2025

The 'wonder' of weight loss injections...

THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE BETTER & THE DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS! I've had so many people - those overweight, those not, as well as several weight-conscious athletes - asking me about the 'wonder' weight-loss injections. As many of you know, I'm a firm believer in therapeutic, natural support alongside any m...

17/06/2025

The Undervalued Medical Power of Muscle.

This is an excellent piece on why we all need to work at maintaining our muscle - not just for sports performance or how we look, but its fundamental role in our health, especially as we age:

We focus on looks and performance, but muscle’s metabolic, anti-inflammatory, and disease-resisting properties make it an available, improvable key to better health.

19/05/2025

Well, I did it! Here's my account of the Mount Fuji KAI 70km race in Japan:

https://www.amandaheading.com/post/mount-fuji-a-brutal-race-but-japan-a-wonderful-place

23/03/2025

Many thanks to Dan at UKBikeFit (even though I'm a runner!) for my sweat test analysis and hydration plan - really simple to do, takes about 45 minutes and doesn't involve getting all hot and sweaty!

Optimal hydration and electrolyte levels can make a HUGH difference in performance - see my blog for further insights: https://www.amandaheading.com/post/are-euhydrated

A few tweaks to my electrolyte intake which I practiced during a 55km race and then a 1/2 marathon at the weekend - and will double check during my final training race early April - then hopefully all set for the Mount Fuji Ultra.

If you're serious about racing/training well, whether on foot or on two wheels, get your hydration right:
https://ukbikefit.com/services/sweat-testing/

We’d wager that you don’t pay much attention to your sweat loss during exercise? But you should. It’s crucial to your performance.