You may have heard of the F45 challenge – short for functional 45. It has become increasingly popular among the general public and is now being advocated in a big way by the fitness industry. What does it involve? It involves a specific exercise regime supported by a specific diet pattern. It is a very […]
Fad Diets
A fad diet is a weight loss plan that promises quick results with only a temporary nutrition change. The word diet originated from the Greek word ‘diata’ which means ‘a way of life’ which encompasses both mental and physical health. Over time however the word’s meaning has changed to ‘restrictive eating’. In other words, depriving […]
An Update on the Lee Silverman Voice Therapy
Having recently completed the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Program online recertification course, I thought I would share some of the new research as well as some helpful information for people considering LSVT as a treatment program to help improve Parkinson’s Voice. Here are a few key topics: LSVTX LSVTX is an alternate way of delivering […]
Foods for the Heart
A healthy diet can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and there are some extremely beneficial foods that can help take care of your heart. These include: Fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals The fibre and other important nutrients like potassium that are found in fruits and vegetables have been shown to reduce the risk […]
Common discomforts during pregnancy
During pregnancy your body goes through a number of physical and hormonal changes that affect your daily processes, such as digestion, mood and sleep. The most common discomforts of pregnancy include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and changing or disrupted sleep patterns. The good news is that there are some lifestyle changes that […]
Normal Speech Development
There are a number of factors that underpin a child’s speech sound development. It all depends on how quickly a child is able to: Identify and differentiate a new sound Understand that words are made up of individual sounds Manipulate their tongue to make each sound When it comes to the fine and gross motor […]
