Fitness

For many centuries, plants, herbs and spices have been used for their medicinal benefits when it comes to reducing inflammation. Broadly speaking, inflammation is your immune system’s response to some sort of irritant and symptoms can vary depending on the cause. 

We’re going to walk you through the nine best teas for reducing inflammation around the body, based on the latest scientific research...

For many, cramps are an everyday (but extremely debilitating) part of life. This could be stomach, muscle, leg or menstrual cramps. A pretty common reflex is to reach for the painkillers to ease the discomfort, but have you considered a cup of herbal tea? We’ve dug deep into the scientific research and found nine of the best teas to reduce and combat those horrible cramps...

You want to build muscle, so you’re thinking of investing in a TENS unit. Before you do anything, read this article. There’s a chance that you’re thinking of an electric muscle stimulation (EMS) machine, a very similar looking device. Let’s firstly look at why a TENS unit isn’t the right option...

If you’re looking for ways to optimize your sporting performance, you may have heard about electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), or been encouraged to buy an EMS device. We’ve taken a look at all the research and discovered 28 powerful benefits of electrical muscle stimulation that might just persuade you to try it for yourself...

Typically when I write a product review, I use it tons and then compare it to similar products on the market. However there’s nothing like the Aku Ball. I’ve been using the ball for many months. Now I’ve got to grips with it, I’m going to tell you all about it, so you can decide if it’s right for you...

Made famous on Dragons’ Den in Canada, this mat uses metal spikes instead of the plastic ones you get with other acupressure mats. It’s the closest thing to acupuncture without being invasive, and as soon as I saw it I knew I had to try it out! I’ve been using the Aku Mat for a few months now and I’m super excited to tell you all about it, so you can decide whether it’s right for you...

Achieving a great night’s sleep is so important for your overall health and wellbeing, helping to keep your immune system strong. However, all the evidence points in the same direction — we’re getting less and less sleep. To help you experience good quality slumber, we’ve created a list of the best foods and drinks to help you sleep...

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese therapy that is practiced by health professionals around the world. With an acupressure mat, you can enjoy the treatment in your own home. To learn more about this spiky treatment, take a look at 24 proven benefits of using an acupressure mat...