The Health Habit

07/05/2024

The welfare of the pig should inform our decision on what brand to choose

31/01/2024

30/05/2022

For years, I was sceptical about fasting even as friends of mine said they had got good results from doing it. It just seemed to be another fad and, even though I love a good fad, I wasn't convinced. Except, of course, that 'fasting' doesn't have to be extreme. It can be just an easy way to cut a few calories by not having a big breakfast or by stopping eating in the evening. It also seems to be a really good way to retrain your belly into fetting fewer rumbles. When even a brain surgeon is a fan -- in this case Dr Rahul Jandial (Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD) -- you have to think maybe it is a good idea. Here's what I found out, with the help of Jill Dempsey🧐

It may sound extreme to non-practitioners, but fasting continues to gain popularity with those looking to lose weight and get healthier. Jennifer Aniston is a f

13/05/2020

08/05/2020

Don't feel guilty if you've been a lot less active since the lockdown began. It might be just what your body needed. More isn't always better when it comes to training.

The biggest mistake people make is to assume their body is always ready for training

16/03/2020

How to make the best of the bad times. My yoga teacher friend Janine, who is based in Blessington, Co Wicklow, has put a lovely class online. Give it a go. You won't be sorry. 😃

12/03/2020

Complacency is never a good idea, but then neither is panicking unnecessarily. This is a good, clear read that tells us well will be grand, so long as we take care.

Pandemic does not refer to the lethality of a virus but to its transmissibility and geographical extension.

22/01/2020

It's coming to the end of January, which is just about the time that a lot of New Year's resolutions about exercise fall by the wayside. That also makes it a perfect time to get started with a new programme since the gyms and parks are quieter again. Anyone feeling a few aches and pains should read this before heading out. It's all good.

Dodgy knees, an aching back or stiff shoulder should not be excuses to avoid exercise

08/12/2019

The run-up to Christmas is long these days. For some of us, it can last a good six weeks from first party to the last of the turkey curry. So it's not a good idea to give up on all attempts to be healthy. One mince pie or two won't harm anyone. It's the temptation to behave as if all bets are off that leave some of us regretting our behaviour come January.
If you eat healthily most days during the festive period, you can avoid feeling guilty when you socialise, says nutritionist Heather Leeson.

Overindulgence in food and alcohol over the party season can pile on the weight and leave us feeling low and sluggish. Here are some expert tips to enjoying the festivities without crashing and burning

31/10/2019

Your snack drawer gets a makeover courtesy of Mark Hyman, MD.

18/10/2019

No more excuses.

A brand new reason to drink more water ! 😁