Icing an injured muscle slows down it’s healing
Packets of frozen peas, are medicinal, in the moments after an injury. They bring pain relief and keep…
How food makes us HOT and HOT makes us STOP eating
Meal associated thermogenesis, is one of the ways, our body flips the off switch on eating – discover…
Being tough makes you a lethal weapon to everyone else
Showing up, when you have a cold, requires dosing up with a fever lowering medication. It’s harmless -…
Include a hot water bottle and an ice pack in your labour bag
The idea of using temperature to relieve pain, is not new. Strategic use of hot and cold, is…
BAT TING for a win against obesity means going out into the cold
Despite the concerted effort, the scale beams at you, you’re just as fat this week, as last week.…
Being given the cold shoulder causes a fat meltdown
Cold sweats and cold baths both burn calories, but cold baths trump cold sweats - so if you’re…
Is overwhelm turning your fat cells into hypochondriacs ?
When fat cells have too much to do, they need a me day, so they start acting like…
If your health gets an F grade, check your water isn’t full of fluoride
Hypothyroidism is on the rise. Why ? Researchers suspect it has something to do with the water we’re…
The body is a master of war games most of the time
Your immune system is a powerful ally, but at times it can feel more an enemy than your…
Cool hands lead to hotter workouts and better health
Exercising makes you feel hot and bothered, if you’ve got extra padding, exercise is even hotter work. Cooling…