Health and Wellbeing

Why Sitting Is Bad For You

Studies demonstrate that sitting for long periods of time can be harmful to your health. Physiological harm arises from excessive sitting! Sitting also leads to adverse changes in your posture, which increases

The Habits Of Happiness

What is happiness and how can you feel happy more often? Matthieu Ricard has devoted his life to studying and answering these difficult questions. Influenced by his Buddhist faith and his scientific mind, Matthieu

How Much Sleep Is Enough?

Sleeping is crucial to your ongoing health management. It is vital for a number of repair and restorative processes that occur within your body, all of which are critical to ensure your optimal health. With our

Stress Impedes Weight Loss

The link between stress and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease has been well-documented.  Stress also seriously impedes your weight loss due to the increased hormones and other chemicals your body produces

How To FLOURISH During This Holiday Season

The lead up to the holiday season comes with numerous social opportunities, each with varying food and alcohol temptations that are at odds with your normal healthy eating. So how can you find a way not to just

From Fat To Flourish

Roger Wright had been obese for most of his adult life, weighing over 135 kg from his late 30s until his 47th birthday. When the scales tipped over 144 kg, Roger knew he had to drastically change his ways before

World Mental Health Day: The Skeptic’s Guide to Meditation (Infographic)

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. As a community we openly discuss issues of physical health, yet everyone agrees that overall health is not simply about the physical aspects. At Inspire, we understand

The Dangers of Corticosteroid Injections

A common medical treatment for back pain, neck pain, and limb pain is to inject the affected area with an epidural of corticosteroid.  This is an anti-inflammatory medication directed through a syringe directly