Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Symptoms are often caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the gut. The compound inulin which is found in Jerusalem Artichokes, and is a probiotic, may help counteract this by helping to feed the healthy bacteria in your digestive system. Inulin can also be found in onions and celery and some yogurts have inulin added.
Try munching on a few celery sticks dipped in a yogurt dressing or cook yourself an Artichoke and onion soup to keep you bloat-free!

 Are your Hormones in Harmony?

The word Hormone comes from the Greek word meaning "urge on", and Hormones do exactly that. They are chemical messengers that are carried in the blood and their job is to trigger activity in different organs and body parts. The female reproductive hormones control the monthly cycle and help to maintain pregnancy. If there is too much, or too little of any one or a number of hormones, then imbalances can occur, and can lead to a wide variety of health problems. The hormone "balance" can vary from one woman to another based on family history, lifestyle stress, diet and individual biochemistry. Are you suffering from PMT or Menopausal symptoms? Why not make an appointment with me? See if we can make a difference.

Why Choose Pilates?

We as individuals must take responsibilities for our own bodies. That doesn't just mean good nutrition, but exercise too. Pilates is built around eight basic principles: Relaxation, Co-ordination, Alignment, Stamina, Concentration, Centering, Breathing,and Flowing Movements.

After working with the exercises a student will notice improved posture and allignment, the body becomes long, lean and strong and the essential "core stability" is achieved. Stamina and co-ordination are improved as is muscle mass and Bone density mass which is so important for the prevention of osteoporosis.The body comes in to a perfect balance and alignment, with the result that the immune system is stimulated and the level of general health very often rises because the internal organs can now sit and function correctly. We should all make time to let Pilates into our lives if not just for exercise but from a well being point of view. Be prepared to learn new techniques, enjoy the challenges that Pilates brings and find new muscles you didn't know you had!

Check out Sue Gilbert website for the best Pilates teacher ever!!!

 http://suegilbert-pilates.webs.com