What does the word “rest” mean to you? What do you think of yourself doing when you are resting? In today's fast-paced world, where productivity and hustle are celebrated, we often overlook the importance of rest. But did you know that rest is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle? Sleep is a vital component […]
Serves 4, prep 10 mins, cook 10 mins. Ingredients; 300g quinoa pasta 400g green beans 240g tuna in water, drained (2 tins) 30g roasted almonds, chopped 130g green pesto Method; Cook the quinoa pasta according to the instructions on the package. In the meantime, halve the beans and also cook for about 5 minutes, then […]
By Liz Brookes, Pilates Instructor As a busy Mum taking time out for yourself with a regular movement practice is so important when you’re constantly taking care of others and are constantly on the go. When things get a little overwhelming during your day take a few minutes to restore your nervous system with some […]
Happy Mother’s Day! By Renée Malyon It is known to be one of the hardest things you will ever do in your life…do you ever feel completely ready for it?…many women say no. Motherhood is a ‘rite of passage’ as some call it; a truly life changing event. Here at Auckland Physiotherapy, we want to […]
Movement Therapy by Mira Boeyens Should I be doing yoga or pilates, is one superior over the other… and what is actually the difference between the two? Firstly, both yoga and pilates is for everyone, from complete beginners to advanced gurus. However, there are some differences that’s noteworthy, especially if you are recovering from an […]
In line with this month's recipe, I want to give an important mention to optimising our protein intake. Much of our body is made of proteins, especially bones and muscles so when we're recovering from an injury I think this is one of the key nutrition changes we can make. The majority of people eat […]
Makes: 7 cups Prep: 20 mins Cook: 2 hrs What you need; 1 cup (165g) pineapple,cubed 5 Medjool dates, pitted androughly chopped Orange, 2 tbsp. juice 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil,melted 3 cups (400g) almonds,roughly chopped 1 cup (150g) cashew nuts,roughly chopped 3 cups (90g) unsweetenedcoconut flakes […]
The new year often brings optimism and motivation to do things differently. Many of us are keen to set big goals and kickstart our health. I have 2 favourite quotes that I always find useful at this time of year. The first is by James Clear, author of Atomic Habits (which is an excellent read […]
A Healthy festive option for Christmas Pav is back on the menu thanks to this quick and simple, fail-proof low-carb recipe. Decorate your low-carb pavlova with whipped cream (sweetened with your choice of LCHF sweetener if you like), seasonal berries and fresh mint. Or if you’re feeling creative, bake and decorate mini individual pavlovas so […]
Physiotherapist and Health Coach Kirsten Rose suggests a yummy breakfast idea that is great, especially if you are trying to build muscle mass. Good news is that it is quick to make and the whole family will love it. Serves 1, Prep time 5 minutes, Cook time 10 minutes What you need; 1/4 cup egg […]
