I’ve been running for about 5 years now and thought I’d pay homage to my long suffering husband for putting up with my strange running habits. From getting up in the dark, running in the rain and many hours at the gym he’s been there through it all. He doesn’t even understand running when there’s a perfectly good mountain bike sitting idle in the garage. I dedicate this article to all non-running partners…
As many of you already know I’ve suffered from a re-occurring back problem for the last 9 years or so. I’ve been told that it’s ‘non-specific back pain’ and no-one can tell me why I get it – not very helpful. During this time I’ve tried lots of things to stop the back pain from prickle balls and fit balls to physiotherapy and massage. I still suffer and am still searching for the cause so I can eliminate it – I refuse to give up. Following on from some research I’m wondering if my back problem might stem from flat feet and tight hamstring muscles and maybe I need to revamp my Pilates routine…
Chromium is one of the most important minerals for diabetics and those trying to lose weight as it is vital for the control of blood sugar. It’s found in lots of scrummy food such as eggs, wholegrain bread and cheese.
‘If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun’ – Katharine Hepburn
I’ve been working on a home made muesli recipe for a while now and I think I’ve come up with a simple but tasty recipe that’s full of fibre, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
