It is my belief that………
The way behave, communicate and view things is based on our belief system. Judgments and beliefs have caused many wars over the years, much violence, much loss including deaths, and much regret. We should always choose non violence in life when we are put under pressure. This applies to situations when we are NOT being violated [...]
A stiff inflexible back and body
As we grow older if we are not careful, we will start to lose mobility in the body and mind. The human body was never designed to be sedentary nor was it designed to be stimulated by TV. Constant stimulation such as EMFs and sugar put the central nervous system into sympathetic dominant, a state [...]
The man who knows all can learn nothing…
We are filled with fear, anger, confusion and most importantly hope at this time in life. I am going to tell you a story about two men, Louis Pasteur and Antoine Beauchamp's and their relevance to where we are today. These are strange times and the same conflict that was upon these two men in [...]
‘Life is an illusion’ – Buddha
Reality in Buddhism is called dharma (Sanskrit). The problem is that so much of reality is driven by fear. "Life is an illusion a dream; a bubble; a shadow... Nothing is permanent. Nothing is worthy of anger or dispute. Nothing..." ~ The Buddha. Every choice we make in life has a consequence. Doahsim tells us that [...]
Virtual Pilates, Joe & influenza
So we are all still in lockdown and isolation. I continue to bring the Manchester and St.Helens community together with my virtual daily pilates classes. The body is not designed to be stagnant - it is designed to move. With mental health and stress on the increase, more than ever, now is the time to [...]
Are you still counting calories?
Phone apps, magazines, sports stores and speciality apparatus offer a wide variety of calorie counting gadgets and devices. You can attach them onto your wrist or ankle or simply just carry your phone while you go about your every day life. You will then usually sum up (as this is what I used to do) [...]
Only 8% of us keep our resolutions. Why are you one of them?
Every year, millions of people around the world start off with great fitness intentions. Some want to lose weight and get in shape. Others want to live a healthier lifestyle and reduce pain. So it's the end of January, you are feeling more bloated and lethargic than before the festive period. A few pounds have [...]
Do you have cereal or toast for breakfast?
The idea that we need to eat carbs (cereal grains and bread in particular) for breakfast is merely a “programmed idea” that has been put into people’s heads by food manufacturing corporations that have spent literally billions of dollars to “condition” people to think they should eat that way to be healthy. As our work-life [...]
Finding the right rehab studio for your pain
There are a number of concerns regarding strength training in a rehab setting. Finding the right studio and the right person to understand you can be a frustrating proposition. At our clinics, we make sure that we speak to all our clients individually first. Before we even consider charging them. Inflammation in joints and surrounding [...]
