International lovers tandem cycle race

My wife and I recently participated in Zhuhai’s first tandem bicycle race with 200 other couples also taking part. We cycled just under 30 km’s from Yeli Island in Xiangzhou a long the coastline to Chimelong resort in Hengqin. It was hot, hard work and very tiring but we managed to get onto the winners/medals podium…

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What can 83,000 brain scans tell us?

Ever thought of studying your brain?  To help you answer this question I recommend listening to Dr Daniel Amen, a great speaker/presenter and someone who is truly passionate about what they do. This TED talk is well worth a watch if your interested in the health of your brain!

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Are you waking up ok?

I saw this article from Aine Belton and stuck it up on my office wall for some inspiration.  How many symptoms do you display?  On my bad days I don’t even no if I notch up 2 or 3!  I recommend reading over all 20 symptoms before starting your day and seeing where it takes…

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Go beyond the salad

When you think about healthy eating, salads and green vegetables usually come to mind. But how about adding a little more variety to your plan? Roots like carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnips, are a rich source of nutritious complex carbohydrates. Instead of upsetting blood sugar levels like refined sweet foods do, they help regulate them.…

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Roasted Root Vegetables

This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25-35 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 2 parsnips or 1 stalk of burdock 2 carrots 2 turnips or 1 large rutabaga 1 daikon radish (or substitute/add in other favorites, like squash) Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Herbs: rosemary, thyme…

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The 3-Season Diet

3-Season Diet The 3-Season Diet was developed by John Douillard, a leading practitioner in Ayurvedic medicine, natural health and fitness. He is the Director of the LifeSpa Retreat Center and Clinic in Boulder, Colorado where he offers personal consultations. John Douillard has also written and produced 18 health and fitness books, CDs and DVDs. The 3-Season Diet calls for…

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Relieve those achy muscles

After a grueling workout, there’s a good chance you’re going to be feeling it (we’re talking sore thighs, tight calves). Relieve post-fitness aches by submerging your lower body in a cold bath (10-15 degrees celsius; you may have to throw some ice cubes in to get it cold enough) for 10 to 15 minutes. “Many…

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My lecture at an old people’s university!

Yes that’s right an old people’s university!  Last week I gave a lecture on the Family GP system in the United Kingdom to over 200 Chinese elders (average age around 70).  I think it was the oldest age group I have ever given a lecture to and it was a great experience.  No one seemed…

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How healthy is your suit?

Not only have you gotta look your best, you gotta look out for those waves now too!  On a more serious note though, I think Electromagnetic radiation and it’s harmful effects are very real and it’s a topic that I hope we become a lot more aware of. Just because we can’t see it doesn’t…

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Is health wealth or wealth health?

Having watched this below video (well worth a watch just to see great digital technology at play) it made we wonder if money really is the answer. What do you think?  I came to the conclusion that we need to find the balance between working hard and smart for good financial reward but not burning…

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