Concussions; “Remove, Refer, Rest, Return”

Concussions; “Remove, Refer, Rest, Return”

What is a concussion? Concussions are the result of a temporary disturbance in brain function due to trauma. They can be caused by a direct (e.g. falling and hitting your head) or indirect (e.g. whiplash) force to the head and/or neck. They can, but more often occurs...
Concussions; “Remove, Refer, Rest, Return”

Nutrition 1 – Vitamins

Nutrition – Supplement quality Vitamins When it comes to choosing the right supplements, quality should be the abiding factor, however, the status quo of many vitamin companies is to cram as many vitamins and minerals into a single serving as possible, whilst...
Concussions; “Remove, Refer, Rest, Return”

What is Pilates?

What is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise program that was designed by German Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century as a way of recovering and rehabilitating from his own physical ailments and injuries of soldiers during the first world war. When he moved to the...
Concussions; “Remove, Refer, Rest, Return”

Sam’s Health Tips Part 5

Desk-Fit 360 Part 5 – Don’t blame me, I’m just a chair! The previous 4 parts of this series have outlined measures that you may take to decrease the stress on the body that can result from prolonged computer use. However, for those of whom are suffering...
Concussions; “Remove, Refer, Rest, Return”

Sam’s Health Tips Part 4

Desk-Fit 360 Part 4 – Movement snacks Part 4 of the Desk-Fit 360 series will discuss some basic movements you can perform at your desk to split up your working day. Instead of the rather boring sounding “desk-based exercises”, I prefer to think of these as “movement...