Jellyfish, Jellyfish, Jellyfish!

A regular and progressively problematic issue or menace in the Mediterranean is the increased jellyfish population.  Yachts and crew increasingly report issues with stings. Most often, by the time the person is aware they have been stung, there will be little sign of...

Instability Of The Hip

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint which offers a large amount of surface area and so has a lot of inherent stability. Other factors contributing to hip stability include the “Labrum” which is a lip around the edge of the socket (acetabulum) which not only...

Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is made from apple cider that has undergone fermentation to form health-promoting probiotics and enzymes, giving it significantly less sugar than apple cider or apple juice. Properties include being anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. It only takes...

Conscious Tanning Part I : Eat Your Sunscreen

The sun has such a bad reputation these days that reliance on sunscreen has become an accepted norm. This is especially common with those who are not able to go out to the sun during the week and want to ‘make up’ at weekends or during holidays. They may plaster...

How Much Protein Should You Be Eating?

If you are an active adult looking to build muscle then you need to be eating around 1.2 -1.6 grams per kg of bodyweight so if you weigh 60 kgs for example you should be eating around 80-90 grams of protein . If you are eating 3 times a day a good rule of thumb is...