by The Bodywise Clinic | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog, Massage
Ask anyone that has enjoyed a scalp or head and shoulder massage from a trained masseuse if they feel better for it. The answer is a universal yes. Head massages are hard to beat for relaxation. But what happens to our bodies when we receive a head, scalp, and neck...
by The Bodywise Clinic | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog, Nutrition
When we feel stressed, we often blame external factors such as work, family life, traffic, or the World Cup. But recent research on the microbiome and studies on gut-brain connections show that what we eat and when we eat can alter our moods. Our gut health can...
by The Bodywise Clinic | Jul 6, 2018 | Blog, Sport
Walking and running are two of the most popular forms of exercise for all age groups in Ireland. Both are relatively easy to perform, benefit your health in many ways, and are free. For most able-bodied people, walking is the simplest form of exercise. It’s also...
by The Bodywise Clinic | Jun 28, 2018 | Blog, Massage
Wondering what is the difference between massage therapies? Confused about Swedish and deep tissue massage? Do you know what the benefits of sports massage are? Is reflexology a form of massage? And who can benefit from Hot Stone massage? In this article, we’ll...
by The Bodywise Clinic | Jun 23, 2018 | Blog, General Health
Do you feel lethargic or experience mood swings or depression? Have you recently noticed weight gain and high blood pressure? You might have high cortisol levels. Read on to learn out about the effects of elevated cortisol on your health and what you can do about it....
by The Bodywise Clinic | Jun 16, 2018 | Blog, Injury, Sport
Running season is here. For many Irish people, putting their running shoes on is a seasonal thing. Summer (whatever we call that short Irish season) is the only time many of us exercise outdoors. But what happens when you start running again after a winter hiatus? How...
by The Bodywise Clinic | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog, Nutrition
Do you like Coffee? If you answer yes, then you’re part of the majority in Ireland in 2018 where more than 3 out of every 4 people drink coffee. Ever wondered what effect your cup a day has on your health? Let’s take a look at the positive and negative...
by The Bodywise Clinic | Mar 7, 2018 | Back & Neck Pain, Blog, Massage
Modern life is killing your body. It’s a sad fact that despite the modern world’s advances in health and medicine, our bodies are suffering more than ever. Our posture is the first to go. Bad posture leads to a host of other health problems. The human body did not...
by The Bodywise Clinic | Jan 21, 2018 | Blog, Massage
Ever felt that soreness in your quadriceps after cycling a difficult and long route? What about the arm and chest soreness that results from push-ups at the gym? Have your back muscles ever felt stiff for days after lifting heavy loads or doing a new form of exercise?...
by The Bodywise Clinic | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog, Massage
We hear a lot about detox, especially in the pre and post-Christmas period. The media and health gurus would have us believe‘detox’ is a solution to the health issues of the modern world. But what is the detoxification process and what exactly are we trying to do when...
