Better Bodies - one stop body shopHello - I am Alison the owner of Better Bodies Thank you for visiting my site, I hope that my experience and knowledge will help you...
Gardening as ExerciseWith National Gardening Week upon us we thought it the perfect time to discuss the benefits of Gardening as Exercise. Having worked for...
Improving And Maintaining Flexibility As We AgeWhat do you think about when you hear the terms “stretching” or “flexibility?” Often, these phrases bring images to mind of super fit...
It's Flippin Pancake Day!Isn't Pancake Day just the best! Here's a healthy recipe that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Ingredients: 115g plain flour 2...
Returning to Exercise - Are you ready? Many of us are experiencing anxiety about returning to indoor group fitness and it's completely normal to feel this way. Exercising in...
Ice Ice Baby - The Benefits of Cold ShowersYou might ask why would you even think about taking a cold shower in the middle of winter? A cold shower does more than wake you up in...
Lockdown Slimdown - International Men's DayInternational Men's Day is a global event to raise awareness around discrimination and men's health. Jonathan Edwards made contact with...
Blood Pressure What You Need To KnowDid you know that high blood pressure affects more than 1 in 4 adults in the UK and is the second largest single risk factor for...
COVID-19 and visiting Better BodiesDear All We are excited to say that we are reopening our manual therapies and hands on services from Monday 13th July but naturally...
UK The Obesity Capital of Europe The Uk is the obesity capital of europe. on world obesity day 20202 we look at the statistics that show what we percive as normal.
The Benefits Of Dry Skin BrushingWhat Is Dry Brushing? Dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like: brushing the skin with a brush when dry. Skin brushing is beneficial...
Building Immunity For Winter: Part 2 How can you improve your immune system? We hope you enjoyed Part 1of Building Your Immunity For Winter. Your immune system does a...
Building Immunity For Winter: Part 1What is immunity? Immunity is the body’s defence system which protects us against infection. When the body is infected by viruses,...
Should You Be Taking Supplements?Should I be taking supplements?” In clinical practice I get asked this question a lot. Most of the time I say no. Not because I don’t...
Men Do You Know Your Numbers?When it comes to health, there are certain numbers that can make all the difference. While you probably know your weight, height and shoe...
Are Supplements Worth Buying?A few weeks ago, I read an article about Supplements and the stores that sell them. The article mentioned 4 out of 5 tested supplements...