Sugar Blues by William Dufty is a good read. The books argument is that refined suger is damaging to health and mental well being. It makes a case for refined sugar being an addictive drug. Dr Willam Coda Martin 1957. Any substance applied to the body, ingested or developed within the body, which ca...

Hi Louisecatherine, Firstly do not give up! Its hard to advise on situations like this as with my cleints a full fitness consultation takes place. So i will answer generally speaking. I would ask that you start to eat whole foods in replacement of the fashionable all singing all dancing amazing weig...

Hi Mrssmith Thank you for posting. Is it possible for you to walk this could be good place to start by setting yourself achievable targets. For example a 10minute walk each day. Once this becomes the norm and you are a able to do this without a large effort it will be time to either walk further or ...

HI Fiona are you able to walk or does this cause you to much pain. Walking could be a useful tool combined with pool exercises instead of swimming lengths. Most pools will have floats you can use to help facilitiate different exercises in the water. It could be worth asking if one of the personal tr...

Hi Roz. The pool would be a good place to exercise as you are supported by the water and it also acts as a resistance to work against strengthening your muscles and allowing you to build strength safley. Check the pool you use is warm as this should help you feel more comfortable. As already mention...

Hi numberonesuperguy, Look for studies that have been carried out independantly without funding from any drug or food companies or large organisiation that may be funded by such companies such as governements. In the book "how to eat well and be healthy" by Paul Chek you will find countles...

Hi Alleh, losing 20+ kilos is a very good achievement! :D so very well done. Is a diet a "life sentence". Yes, making positive choices towards nutrition is a great thing, and the first stage of digestion in my opinion is deciding what foods to put into your body. It is simply amazing decid...

echoing the previous replies you have done very well and should be very proud! Looking to reduce stress may help and getting to sleep before 10.30 along with drinking only water. Reducing the amount of tea, coffee or any fizzy drinks to none gradually. Look to eat "life foods" not foods th...

Keith, There are many types of exercise that you would be able to do with a personal trainer. I would say both running and jogging would be last on a long list :) hand bike seated exercises standing exercises seated theraband exercises standing theraband exercises water based exercises seated stretc...

Hi Kate99

Have you tried Tai Chi, Pilates or Yoga, these may ensure you stay strong and supple yet keep your asthma at bay, they are calm and relaxing, training the mind to train the body and also use breating techniques that may be benefishal to you.