Question for Dr Emma – "Dental Implants" – Health News International

Dental implants can be a great alternative to partial dentures, and are currently considered the "gold standard" for replacing missing teeth. In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma discuses the advantages and disadvantages of dental implants.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

Pilates Get Fit Do you use an exercise or resistance band? If the answer is yes, then you deserve a fist bump. Why? Because these stretchy training tools are an awesome way to build muscle mass and power, not to mention improve your flexibility. So what’s the best way to use them, we hear you ask! Well, according to HIF Fitness expert, Brian Killian, owner of <bnatural> there are seven simple movements which you can perform to complete a whole body routine that targets your major muscle groups. Read more......
Hips and Thighs Ever get stressed about your bum, hips and thighs? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, feeling unhappy about those particular zones is more common than you might think! But why? In this post Brian answers a readers concern by explaining why we “can’t spot reduce” and offers his expert advice on what exercises she should do to tone up those problem areas. Even better, he’s also included a short video called “Butt blasters in less than 5 minutes”, which you can try out from the comfort of your own home. ...
Release Your Own Fascia Are you familiar with Myofascial Release? According to, Brian: “This is a technique used by Massage Therapists, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists which can bring immediate and considerable benefits to individuals suffering from skeletal muscle immobility and pain. It is a simple, do-it-yourself approach, which I would like to share with members and followers of HIF! In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Brian teaches us how to perform this treatment (which can be used on all parts of the body) and explains why it is safe, gentle and effective for all ages and levels of physical fitness. ...
Question for Dr Emma – "Dodgy Dentists" When it comes to choosing a dentist, there's a lot to consider. Who should you see, who can you trust? In this Q&A session, Dr Emma explores the decision making process for selecting a dentist, and also explains why some dentists may charge more than others for the same service....
Dental Health Article by Dr Emma – "The Nightly Grind" With people putting themselves under more and more stress, teeth grinding - or "bruxism" - is becoming an increasing problem. Here's a few things you can monitor for, so if your dentist suspects bruxism, you'll be a bit more clued in......