Category: Wellness

Steps to Meet Your Health Goals

Jason Fleagle
Steps to Meet Your Health Goals | Health | Converge

If you have decided to take the bull by the horns and become a healthier person, it can be difficult to get started. Once you have begun, the problem then is motivating yourself to keep your new lifestyle going, as there are so many temptations around that can make you fail. Moving towards the goals you have set yourself needs some planning, and then as you see improvements in your health you will be more likely to continue on the right road. Look At What Needs Changing You need to…

Health Boosting Resolutions For 2019

Jason Fleagle
Health Boosting Resolutions For 2019 | Health | Converge

At this time of year it can be a good time to think about the things that you want to do in the following year. It can be a good time to reflect on the year that you’ve had, as well as what you can carry on doing and what has gone well. But if you want to be healthier and improve your health and overall wellness, then here are some things that you can do to help you to make sure that 2019 is your healthiest and best yet.…

12 Reasons Men Should Take Up Yoga

Jason Fleagle
12 Reasons Men Should Take Up Yoga | Health | Converge

Today, practicing yoga is largely seen as a feminine activity; yoga classes are predominantly made up of women, and there are so many stereotypes surrounding the practice that a lot of men are put off and don’t even want to give it a try. It has only become this way in recent years because if you look back to the origins of yoga, it was actually originally a male-only practice. There are no pre-modern depictions of women practising yogic postures, and it actually took many years for the discipline to…

The Natural Energy Boosters You Need Now

Jason Fleagle
The Natural Energy Boosters You Need Now | Converge

Sometimes rushing from home to work, working all day, fitting in gym time, getting home, cooking, cleaning and so on can just be very draining. Even the most energetic among us can begin to get a little bogged down with it all. Not everyone is keen to turn to sugar-laden energy drinks or start reaching for fast cards like crisps. If you want to keep yourself high in energy without giving in to those cravings here are some ideas to up your energy the natural way. Use Caffeine Wisely Some…

Self-Care Techniques You Can Thrive on Today

Jason Fleagle
Self-Care Techniques You Can Thrive on Today | Converge

Looking after yourself is something you need to make the most of these days. It can be difficult to ensure that you are doing the best you can for your health, but you have to try. It is vitally important that you do as much as possible to care for yourself and look after your body and mind. There are far too many things in the modern world that can affect and harm your physical and mental health. It is vitally important that you focus on doing the best you…

Is Your Skin Causing You Pain? Common Issues Any One Of Us Can Face

Jason Fleagle
Is Your Skin Causing You Pain | Converge

There is no hiding from our skin is there? It is an organ that covers our entire body, and one that when there is an issue, you know all about it. Many of us can ensure that we take the time to take care of our skin properly. We have regular skin care routines. We moisturise and do all of the right things. We drink plenty of water and do what we can to ensure we look healthy. But, there can be chronic skin conditions that are not curable, and…

Common Ways We All Neglect Our Health Without Realising

Jason Fleagle
Common Ways We All Neglect Our Health Without Realising | Converge

We all know that drinking too much, being inactive and eating the wrong foods are bad for our health. But there are other habits that most of us are guilty of which can be just as damaging- without us really even realising. As humans we’re complex creatures with lots of physical and emotional needs, when one thing goes wrong it can impact the rest of us and affect our overall wellbeing. Here are some examples- and how to avoid them. Not attending routine appointments It’s easy to have the opinion…

The 6 Health Benefits of Physiotherapy

Rachel Kerr
Exercise Balls

The 6 Health Benefits of Physiotherapy We tend to view physiotherapy as a requirement for the elderly or injured, but it is beneficial for people of all ages in a variety of ways. If you’ve never considered physiotherapy for yourself before, let me list the health benefits and likely convert you to this fantastic therapy. 1. Physiotherapy is Good for All Ages As we’ve already mentioned, many people assume physiotherapy is only for the elderly or those who have suffered a sporting injury or accident. However, this is not the…

Want to Lose Weight? | 3 Tips for a Healthier Life

Josh Fleagle
lose weight Weight Loss

Are you struggling to lose weight? Have you been searching for the answers to improve your health? I know what it feels like to work and work and feel like you’re not making any progress. From all of the new diets, to the new exercises, to the new nutritional diets, how do you know what to do in order to actually make progress? Sound familiar? I’ve been there. It’s tough. I’ve struggled with severe depression and anxiety in my past. But guess what? I overcame it and so can you!…

How to Wash Your Hands Properly

Rachel Kerr
Handwashing

How to Wash Your Hands Properly According to a University study, 95% of people aren’t washing their hands long enough to kill germs. So, in celebration of National Hand Washing Day, we thought we’d give you all the information you need to wash your hands effectively today and every day after that. The Assumption is that You Have to Use Hot Water To effectively clean your hands, you may assume that you have to use hot water. If you think hot water is effective at killing germs, you’re not alone.…