Do I have to drink eight glasses of water per day?
- Alexandra Hansen of The Conversation Asked five experts
All five experts said no
Deputy Head, School of Medicine
Deakin University
No. You only need to drink to thirst. The best gauge of your hydration level is the colour of your urine. You should aim for light yellow in colour; if very dark then you're dehydrated and need more water; if clear (like water) then you don’t need so much water. Excessive water intake can be dangerous, particularly in those with heart conditions. The...
Reasons to see a Physical Therapist
-Spectrum Physical Therapy
Back Pain
Sciatica
Headaches and Neck Pain
How can physical therapy help?
In Gladstone, we will help take care of you. PhysioCall Gladstone is being recommended by many clients of ours. We can help you maintain a fit and healthy...
9 Characteristics of Self-Actualized People
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
At the peak of this hierarchy is self-actualization. The hierarchy suggests that when the other needs at the base of the pyramid have been met, you can then focus your attention on this pinnacle need of self-actualization.
9 Characteristics of
Self-Actualized People
Here are some of the key characteristics of self-actualized people as described by Maslow:
Self-Actualized People...
Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapists treat people of all ages and abilities. Here are some ways a physical therapist can help you.
Maximize Your Movement
Pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of life, your ability to earn a living, and your independence. Physical therapists are movement experts who can identify, diagnose, and treat movement problems.
Participate In Your Recovery
Physical therapists work collaboratively with their patients and clients. Treatment plans are designed for each person’s individual goals, challenges, and needs.
Avoid Opioids
Opioid risks include depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal symptoms when stopping use. In some situations, dosed appropriately, prescription opioids are an appropriate part of medical treatment. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging health care providers to reduce the use of opioids in favor of safe alternatives like...
10 Reasons Why Physical Therapy is Beneficial
Physical therapy helps people of all ages who have medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit their regular ability to move and function.
Must Watch Game
WOMEN'S STATE OF ORIGIN
SUPPORT THIS GAME
Today, Friday 22nd June 7.40pm on Channel 9.
One Game Only - QLD vs NSW women's STATE OF ORIGIN STATE OF ORIGIN match.
Before the game starts tonight you might want to read a short article written by Chris Walker himself about WOMEN playing football.
" I'll be strapped into my seat tonight, yelling at the Channel Nine broadcast from 7.30pm, cheering for Queensland with everything I've got - just as I do for any other Origin night. I won't say anything to my daughters or force them to watch, but if they display a passing interest while I tune in, even for 20 minutes, it'll be a little victory. "
https://www.qrl.com.au/news/20182/06/22/theyll-just-pussyfoot-around-walkers-on/
This is the most important sporting game of the year for me and it's only June, here's why:
- Women's league NEVER gets a run on PRIME time FRIDAY NIGHT TV FOOTBALL.
- These athletes are daughters,...
4 Things You're Better Off Seeing a Physiotherapist Than a Doctor
Physiotherapists
Dr. Karen Joubert, PT, DPT, owner of Joubert Physical Therapy in Beverly Hills, says, “A physical therapist can be your quarterback and help guide your team of experts — your personal trainer, nutritionist, doctor — towards your fitness goals.”
Tiffany Ayuda of Life By Daily Burn shows exactly how a physical therapist can be a crucial part of your health team.
WHAT PHYSICAL THERAPISTS CAN DO (THAT YOUR DOCTOR CAN’T)
Bone Broth
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THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED ANCIENT SUPERFOOD
Meadow & Marrow was born from an obsession to optimize ancient wisdom with today’s most advanced knowledge and expertise. And there is no product that better demonstrates this pursuit than the World’s First Bone Broth Concentrate.
"Broths" may be useful in the treatment of:
- Arthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Lowered immune function
KEY AMINO ACIDS INCLUDING GLYCINE, PROLINE AND GLUTAMINE
Keep Your Body Moving
It is very important for a human body to keep moving to maintain lasting agility. Its not just about going to the gym everyday. You can do it in and outside your house, or while walking your dog and even while preparing meals.
Ya-Ling Liou said movement is an important part of mitigating everyday pain and keeping the body agile. We all have our own path and we need to make peace with it. Once we do, we will find balance in our body and mind. Maybe we’ll only get a glimpse of balance, but striving for it is what life is all about. Any seasoned athlete will tell you that if you fail, fall or miss the mark, you get up, dust yourself off and try it again. That’s the only way to move forward, so you might as well do it armed with good information.
PhysioCall Gladstone offers not just treatments, we also offer coaching on how you can keep your body healthy. They say "one small thing is better than nothing". You can start small, few...