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January 19, 2010

Alcohol and Pregnancy

Written by Brendan Murphy. Please pass any comments or queries on to me at brendan@personaltraining.ie I appreciate all comments and will reply to them all.

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Alcohol is associated with various forms of  harm to mother and foetus and the issue needs to be promoted to all women who are pregnant or thinking of getting pregnant.. Please click the link below to read on!

 

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Alcohol Harm is in the media.

Written by Brendan Murphy. Please pass any comments or queries on to me at brendan@personaltraining.ie I appreciate all comments and will reply to them all.

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The subject of alcohol harm is in the media at the moment more than ever.

This is a very multifaceted issue ranging from the student binge drinnking, domestic violence, child neglect, health issues such as liver disease, cancer and over 60 other health conditions associated with alcohol use rather than abuse, I am not just talking about binge drinking.

 

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January 06, 2010

Winter bugs

This time of the year is a common time for winter bugs. When one gets it everyone seems to get it.
This article is written by Brendan Murphy, based in Kildare town. Brendan runs a high quality Nutritional therapy practise and a personal fitness training studio in Kildare town. Click these links to go to the site. Free informal consultation to those interested in knowing more.

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January 04, 2010

Good nutrition and exercise is vital in winter!

This site is written by Brendan Murphy, based in Kildare town. Brendan runs a high quality Nutritional therapy practise  and a Personal fitness training studio in Kildare town. Click these links to go to the site. Free informal consultation to those interested in knowing more. Boost your health this winter.
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July 17, 2008

Too much water?

Posted on 9 July 2008 By DRBRIFFA.COM
I am a supporter of the notion that maintaining hydration in the body is important for wellbeing and health, and recommend that the prime fluid for this should be water. However, as with most things in life, drinking water is not entirely without risk. Drink too much of it and it can lower sodium levels in the body, which can lead to potentially fatal complications such as swelling of the brain (cerebral oedema). The reason I am writing about this today is because this morning I read the tragic story of a 44-year-old British man who died after drinking about 10 litres of iced water over an 8-hour period to soothe the pain of gingivitis (inflammation of the gums).
While drinking excessive quantities of water can prove fatal, the risks for most of us are very small indeed. However, the risk of this problem does escalate for individuals who participate in endurance exercise. The fundamental issue here is that many athletes can be encouraged to drink as much water (generally free of sodium) as they can to prevent dehydration (particularly in the heat). At the same time, exertion promotes sweating which speeds the loss of sodium from the body. These two factors combined leave individuals more open to low sodium levels (hyponatraemia) than they would be in normal daily life. Below, I have pasted a previous piece which focused specifically on the issue of exercise-related hyponatraemia. In this piece, I suggested limiting water consumption to 500-1000 mls per hour during endurance exercise.
In revisiting this subject for today’s blogpost, I came across a pertinent review [1]. Published in the Clinical Journal of American Society of Nephrology, this review explores the subject in depth, including the risk factors for hyponatraemia during exercise.
It lists these as:

Exercise duration >4 hours or slow running/exercise pace
Female gender (may be explained by lower body weight)
Low body weight
Excessive drinking (>1.5 litres/hour) during the event
Pre-exercise overhydration
Abundant availability of drinking fluids at the event
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (not all studies)
Extreme hot or cold environment
The review goes on to recommend strategies for the prevention of exercise-associated hyponatraemia (EAH). The link below goes to the full text article, and recommendations regarding this can be read in full there. Part of these recommendation regards, not surprisingly, recommended fluid intake. On this point, the advice is to: “…drink only according to thirst and no more than 400 to 800 mls/hour. The higher rates of fluid intake would be recommended for runners with higher rates of exertion (e.g., heavier runners, warmer conditions, longer times of exertion). This rate of fluid intake is well below the levels of intake that are seen in athletes who develop EAH (up to 1.5 litres/hour water) but above the level that would be associated with dehydration.”

References:
Is it possible to drink too much water during endurance exercise? – 7th March 2004
Requests for sponsorship from individuals planning to run the London marathon have made me aware that this sporting spectacular is not too far down the road. While I am enthusiastic about the health benefits of physical exercise, endurance activities such as marathon running are, however, not without risk. For instance, while competitors in such events are generally advised to consume plenty of water, this can be overdone: in extreme circumstances, a surfeit of water may lead to lower-than-normal levels of sodium in the body that may lead to complications such as convulsions, coma and even death. The scientific literature contains more than 250 reports of this syndrome, though underreporting means that the actual numbers may well be far higher. The evidence suggests that individuals consuming an excess of water during exercise may be at risk of running to ground.
Although the replenishment of lost fluid during extended exercise is both widespread and well-accepted, this practice only came into vogue into the 1970s after being advocated as a way of staving off heat stroke. More latterly, studies have shown that dehydration can significantly impair athletic performance. Perhaps as a result of this research, drinking during exercise has filtered through to other sports too. Witness, for example, the relatively recent phenomenon of professional football and rugby players taking slurps from sports bottles during breaks in play.
While there are good reasons to keep fluid levels topped up during exercise, the potential for low sodium in the system (the medical term for which is hyponatraemia) and the complications associated with it show that it is possible to have one too many for the road. Fortunately, the risk of hyponatraemia seems to be confined to individuals engaged in sport for several hours at a time. During prolonged exercise the body may lose significant amounts of sodium via sweat. Also, extended activities such as marathon running provide sufficient time for potentially harmful quantities of water to be imbibed. The risks associated with endurance exercise seem to have been compounded by commonly-given advice that competitors should drink the maximum amount of fluid that they can tolerate. It was not until this maxim became widespread that reports of water intoxication in endurance events began flowing in.
Rather than drinking as much as can be stomached, it may be safer for individuals to consume more moderate amounts of fluid during marathons and other endurance events. This approach not only helps protect against hyponatraemia, but also reduces the risk that competitors will be slowed down by a surplus of water sloshing around the system. On the day of the event, quaffing about half a litre of water a couple of hours before hitting the road will help ensure the body is well topped-up with fluid, but also gives ample time for the body to shift any excess.
During the race itself, drinking 500 - 1000 mls (1/2 - 1 litre) of water per hour should maintain a good level of hydration with a minimum of risk. Volumes at the upper end of this range will be most appropriate for larger individuals, especially in the heat when fluid losses due to sweating are likely to be considerable. Smaller individuals, especially in more temperate climes, can generally make do with less. It seems that drinking adequate, though not excessive, quantities of water during endurance exercise is best in the long run.

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June 14, 2008

Nutritional therapist. Top quality advice for health.

 

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Diabetes; latest research into recomended diets.

You must read this and stay informed if you have diabetes. Another briffa article about this controversial subject of what diabetics should eat!

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May 02, 2008

Diabetics read this

Diabetes an ever growing problem is a condition related to lack of blood sugar control and especially relating to the control of starchy foods and the resulting glycemic response.

In this article Dr John Briffa once again confronts Diabetes UK the leading UK diabetes charity and suggests they are outdated with the advice they give and perhaps backed by the drug companies. Dont miss this interesting debate.

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March 13, 2008

Green tea extract again found to help the body burn fat

This article is another by Dr John Briffa www.drbriffa.com the popular London doctor who has a keen interest in natural approaches to health.

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February 01, 2008

Is going on a diet going to lose fat or make you healthy.

Lets see what evolution has to say about the subject!

This article written by Brendan Murphy. BANT registered Nutritional therapist.

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January 16, 2008

Does exercise make you lose fat? Does diet alone make you lose fat?

Do you know the answer? I  do and I am ready and waiting to help. www.personaltraining.ie Or call Brendan 087 7874050 for help to serious people who want to change

Free consultation to all who are serious and who read this article. Go to www.personaltraining.ie or give me a call 0877874050. As a fitness trainer for 13 years and a specialist in Nutritional therapy, I like to ask people to face the truth about health and fitness. The "get fit hype" at this time of the year is somewhat frustrating to me as a health fitness professional. Read on to see why! 

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November 20, 2007

Diabetes controversy goes on!

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June 20, 2007

Nutrition and pregnancy in Kildare

This is an interesting article by me (Brendan Murphy) I am a highly acreddited nutritional advisor and personal trainer and I am writing this article about the effects the parents health has on the chances of conception, the gestation and the ongoing health of the child.

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May 21, 2007

IBS is very common in Kildare

IBS and nutrition
IBS can be easily treated by coming to see me as a nutritional advisor.
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I can help with all your nutritional needs! Please dont hesitate to call and take up the offer of a free initial consultation.
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Massage and sportsmassage in kildare

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I invite anyone including the press to see what we can do re: health fitness, training, nutrition and sportsmassage and massage.

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Heartburn and nutrition

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Please dont suffer anymore.
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I can help with all your nutritional needs! Please dont hesitate to call and take up the offer of a free initial consultation.
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Nutritionist in Kildare town to offer good nutrition based advice.


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May 18, 2007

Migraines and heart disease risk in men

This article by Dr Briffa (www.drbriffa.com) explores migraine in men and heart disease.

Its an interesting read for migraine sufferers.

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Restless leg syndrome in kildare

This is one of Dr Briffa's articles.

Restless leg syndrome is more and more in the media and there may be many reasons why it happens.

Dr Briffa explores the subject and adds a debate on cardiovascular risk into the mix. 

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Fitness assessment, personal training and injury by Kildare town trainer

Many people start a fitness regime, join a gym or buy exercise equipment only to relapse back to a sedentary life. Many have constant injuries.Fitness assement and subsequent training program allows proper safe exercise to progress in an injury free way and is a starting point of any exercise regime.

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Sports massage treatments and therapy in Kildare does it work?

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Massage therapy and treatments in Kildare do they work?

For more about massage contact www.personaltraining for a free taster session.

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May 17, 2007

Resistance exercise may help to protect us from diabetes

This article by Dr John Briffa ( www.drbriffa.com ) generously shared to the public.

It suggests a relationship between the ever growing problem of diabetes and the benefit of resistance training.

Exercise is very beneficial to diabetics and also to prevent the disease

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May 14, 2007

Nutritional therapy in kildare

Please visit www.personaltraining.ie for much more info on fitness health and nutrition.  

Nutritional therapy is a term given to the practise of treating ailments and allergies through looking at diet, lifestyle, stress levels, past activity and medical history. Nutritional therapy also prevents ailments and disease through ensuring a specific optimum diet including all the preventative nutrients to combat pollution, stress, poorer than recommended lifestyle and so on. 

Many conditions are caused by poor diet and without proper optimum diet then many ailments and premature degeneration of our bodies can take place.  

Stress is a major cause of ill health. Poor diet can promote stress and stress can deplete your nutritional status. Please search out more atticles on stress on this site. 

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May 02, 2007

Why having a personal fitness trainer training you may be a lot more successful and more cost effective that a gym membership in Kildare

This article and the whole Healthfitness site is written by Brendan Murphy a REPS acreddited personal trainer www.personaltraining.ie 
Personal training is not only for Hollywood stars and top athletes.
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April 28, 2007

Diabetes, nutrition and exercise

This is an extensive article written by Brendan Murphy with an overview of diabetes, its causes, its exercise approach and its nutritional approach.

This is a must for any diabetic or inactive person to read.

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April 10, 2007

Artifical sweetener manufacturers ‘face off’ in court

This is one of Dr John Briffa's articles about Artificial sweetners. WWW.drbriffa.com which he generously shares with the public. 

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February 10, 2007

Flouride in water

The lowdown on flouride and water.

Compliments of wtddty website.

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January 29, 2007

Study finds that overweight children eat the LEAST fat and most sugar

Interesting bit about fat and sugar, which is best at making you fat?   

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January 25, 2007

Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis, a nutritional approach.

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It is important to note that people with IBS symptoms or any symptoms mentioned in this article see a medical doctor for diagnosis of digestive disease commonly called IBD.(irritable bowel disease.)

This article is designed to spread awareness of IBD and IBS and show that nutritional approach can be effective but one should not attempt to replace proper medical diagnosis with this article. Enjoy the read and spread awareness of IBD and IBS

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January 24, 2007

Diabetes and exercise complete article

This is compliments of diabetes UK.

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January 19, 2007

Exercise and diabetes

This article is by Diabetes UK.

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January 14, 2007

Tips to deal with IBS and digestive disorders

Written by Brendan Murphy.
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This article written about IBS is on my BLOG now because so many people have this condition and many dont even know they have it!
Perhaps after reading this you may know someone with the symptoms that you can refer to the article.
If you have IBS I really hope this info will help or give you ideas to deal with it.

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January 13, 2007

Exercise and obesity control.

Why exercise is not a cure for obesity and what works better for those seeking to shed weight in the long term. 

 

This article by www.drbriffa.com  explains some simple myths about weight loss (fat loss) and shows that no amount of exercise will make you lose weight unless your diet is under control. Losing fat is about eating slightly less calories than your body needs. Mail your comments to me and I will reply to all comments free of charge. Or visit

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Doctors come clean about the ‘effectiveness’ of weight loss drugs

This Briffa article is about weight loss drugs and whether they work or not. Comments to brendan@personaltraining.ie  or visit www.drbriffa.com

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December 23, 2006

Fluoride in Water

There has been a lot of conrtoversy over flouride in water. Read this to find our the pros and cons of this method of "protecting our health"

The wddty website has this discussion and more http://www.wddty.co.uk/web/search/articles.asp?ArtID=18834&DbID=wddty&ArticleFree=true on controversial topics in the health industry.

 

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December 22, 2006

Stress managment

www.ISMA.org.uk is the association representing stress counsellers professionals and anyone interested in the subjects surrounding stress in our lives. The interesting article below is an overview of stress, published by the ISMA website and outlines its causes and some solutions. This is a useful website for those interested with the area of stress so maybe you will bookmark this site for future reference or pass it on to others.

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December 21, 2006

Do you know what smoking is doing to the ones around you?

This article is co-sponsored by: The American Lung Association (ALA), The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and The American Medical Association (AMA)
U.S. Government Printing Office Publication No. 1994-523-217/81322, 1994
[EPA 402-R-94-007, 1994]

 

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December 17, 2006

Should you be looking after your staff?

Employers have a legal duty to look after the health and safety of their staff. Some employers do the minimum such as just about provoiding PPE equipment and minimum first aid trained personel while others go a bit further and some train all their staff in first aid with an in-house course. This I admire as first aid can and does save lives and permanant disablement if applied correctly and timely.

Can employers do more for their staff through good nutrition?

 

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Posted by Health and Fitness at 08:37 PM |

BMI (bodycomposition and health)

Written by Brendan Murphy blog@personaltraining.ie

BMI is a measure whether you are a risk of disease, Hip Waist ratio is the relationship of fat around the midsection compared to the measurement of the hip circumference and we have been told for years that the wrong ratio is bad. Dr Briffa in this article busts the myth of both of these measurment standards.

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December 16, 2006

Bodycomposition and health and stress and fat.


Written by Brendan Murphy brendan@personaltraining.ie



Is being slim really healthy? read on


 Is being slightly obese really bad? read on.


What really causes poor health?

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December 15, 2006

Constipation and water intake

This short but important article is written by Brendan Murphy. www.personaltraining.ie Mail me at brendan@personaltraining.ie  if you have any queries or comments.

This is another topic of interest to many people because a large percentage of the population have trouble in this department.

From experience I find that more than half my clients dont drink enough water, dont drink regularly, or dont drink at all. Many feel they get water from fizzy drinks and beer this is not a good trait.

This is a disaster for your health. Read on.

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Posted by Health and Fitness at 09:21 PM |

Heartburn.

This is another lengthy article that I have written about Heartburn the common term for indigestion, reflux of acid up from the stomach and the burning pain associated with it.

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Asthma. Exercising an asthmatic.

Asthma can be triggered by exercise or activity, however exercise may help reduce asthma attacks and proper nutritional aproaches may eliminate asthma altogether.

This is one of the more indepth articles I have written about this very common condition.

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Lactose Intolerance

Written by Brendan Murphy.   

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Lactose intolerance is caused by the inability to break down lactose usually through a deficiency of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose. The lactose (sugar) is then fermented in the intestine/colon by the resident bacteria which produces the gas associated with lactose intolerance.

Should we be consuming dairy in the first place? read on!

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December 14, 2006

Increase in child diabetes

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diabetes and stress

Courtesy of Dr John Briffa. (drbriffa.com)

This article courtesy of Dr Briffa.

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Diabetes on the rise

News came this week that diabetes is predicted to affect 380 million people globally by the year 2025. Seeing as this figure was 30 million just 20 years ago, there's clearly cause for concern. So what are we going to do about it? In today's blog, I've outlined the two main strategies that I believe are likely to stem the tide. One, not surprisingly, is to move more. The other, is to chuck out conventional dietary advice given regarding the prevention and treatment of diabetes. To find out why this is important, and what works better,

 This article is courtesy of Dr John Briffa. (www.drbriffa.com)

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Posted by Health and Fitness at 09:06 PM |

Is Bulimia all in the mind?

Compliments of Dr John Brifa, (drbriffa.com)

Bulimia is an eating disorder characterised by cycles of 'bingeing and purging'. This condition was in the news recently because its incidence in cities has been found to be some 5 times greater than that in rural areas. On Monday, I offered a part-explanation for this phenomenon which concerns chemical imbalance in the brain. While bulimia is generally considered to be a principally psychological problem, there is amassing evidence that its root cause can be physiological in nature. In Monday's post, I suggest two nutritional approaches that I find in practice are often highly effective in controlling and even banishing bulimic symptoms.

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Posted by Health and Fitness at 08:59 PM |

Exercise for general health

Written by Brendan Murphy. www.personaltraining.ie Please email me with any queries of questions about health fitness and nutrition.

Exercise is part of our evolution, we are designed to move, In this regard exercise plays a huge role in keeping us in the state that nature has intended.

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