Sore Shins

Ever get sore shins and assume you have shin splints? According to fitness expert Brian Killian, this is a common misconception. In this Q&A session, Brian answers a readers concern by explaining the likely reasons for the pain in her shins and offers his expert advice on what she can do to stop it.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

Question for Dr Emma – "Removing Amalgams" Amalgam fillings - should you have them removed? According to Dr Emma, “Although recent evidence has shown that the removal of amalgam fillings will reduce the level of mercury in your body, it is yet to be seen whether or not there are any long term health benefits.” In this post, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concerns by explaining the best way to remove old amalgam restorations. She also discusses why it’s important to weigh up the perceived benefits with the potential risks before completing this procedure. ...
Fitness Tips for Frequent Flyers When you travel, your schedule and body rhythms are thrown completely out. You tend to be eating when you should be sleeping, and sleeping when you should be eating. Your entire routine can be completely different to the one you keep at home. But don't worry, there's a solution to combat the stress of these changes! Brian explains all......
Do You Add Lemon to Your Water in the Morning? If so – great! It helps balance your plasma glucose (pg) levels, it hydrates your body, its high in vitamin C and it also kick starts your metabolism. But how much is too much and can it erode your teeth? In this Q&A, Susie answers a reader's concern about how much lemon she should consume per day and offers her expert advice on what she should do to avoid erosion....
How To Avoid Overeating Are you a constant overeater? Don’t worry, we’re all guilty of it - boredom, stress, too many snacks in reach, not having the ability to clearly define and identify hunger…. the excuses are endless. But why do we do it? And more importantly, what can we do to shake the habit? In this blog post, Susie explains the reasons why we sometimes overeat and offers her top ten tips on how to get in touch with our bodies natural appetite signals. ...
Wholegrains – Healthy or Not? In her latest Q&A for HIF, Susie answers a reader’s concern about the nutritional value of wholegrains and explains why alternatives like quinoa and brown rice are more beneficial than refined grains such as white rice. ...