The Health Fix - Rob B - Mentor & Coach

20/11/2024

🥄 Is Salt Really the Enemy? 🧂💧

Turns out, the truth about salt might surprise you! Despite years of low-salt advice, research is showing that moderate sodium might actually benefit most of us. 🌍 Countries like South Korea enjoy low heart disease rates with saltier diets, and studies suggest the body manages salt quite well. For those with healthy kidneys, high salt levels are often processed effectively without a spike in blood pressure. 📈

However, going too low on salt can stress your body, raise stress hormones, and even impact mood and energy. 🙃 So if you find yourself craving a bit of salt, your body might actually be telling you it needs it!

🔹 Do you think low salt is healthy? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Read the full post here:
https://www.thehealthfix.club/rethinking-sodium-why-low-salt-might-do-more-harm-than-good

14/11/2024

In the early 1900's there were very few cardiologists, and the conditions they treat were congenital rather than the consequences of lifestyle choices and poisonous products.

The same goes for diabetes, and not just, but especially type 2, and childhood diabetes was almost non existent.

Obesity was a single digit % number and not 70% of western populations.

Digestive issues, dementia, excess cancer rates, infertility, autism and learning disorders in our babies - all once rare, but now the 'norm'.

What's changed? The main thing, the quality of our food, and our daily habits.

Want to avoid these once old age diseases in your middle age? Want to die older than Granny rather than younger? Want to conceive healthy kids without any birth defects or learning disorders?

It's not too late.

Garbage in, Garbage out -

or if you clean up your diet, eat evolutionarily appropriate foods, avoid poisons, exercise routinely, get in the sun, and prioritise sleep - then it won't be garbage out.

It's never too late - go get it!

11/11/2024

🥦🌱 Is there a link between the food on our plates and the thoughts in our minds?

Recent research says YES! Ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—think sugary cereals, sodas, and fast food—may play a big role in our mental well-being.

Studies show that high UPF consumption is linked to a threefold increase in mental health challenges, especially depression and anxiety.

The impact is strongest in young adults, who are the biggest consumers of UPFs. 🧠💥

While exercise and income are often seen as mental health boosts, they don’t seem to offset the effects of UPFs.

So what can we do? Swapping processed meals for whole, nutrient-rich foods could be a powerful step toward a healthier mind. 🌿💪

Let’s make food choices that support both physical AND mental health. 🍇🥑

Read the full post here:
https://www.thehealthfix.club/the-mental-toll-of-ultra-processed-foods-an-urgent-call-to-action/

10/11/2024

💧 Did you know that 'Forever Chemicals' are now found in drinking water worldwide? 🌎 PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) are persistent contaminants that don’t break down over time. In a new study, researchers discovered high PFAS levels in both tap and bottled water samples from 15 countries, with surprising differences between natural and purified bottled water. 🤔

What can you do? Boiling water and using a carbon filter jug can help reduce PFAS by up to 90%! 🫧 These chemicals are known to affect immune response, liver health, and can even raise cancer risks, so it’s crucial to stay informed. 🌱 Let's make safer water a priority!

https://www.thehealthfix.club/is-bottled-water-really-safer-study-finds-forever-chemicals-in-tap-and-bottled-water-globally/

Forever Chemicals have infiltrated drinking water worldwide. Learn about the health risks, ways to filter out PFAS, and how tap water stacks up against bottled options.

10/11/2024

Turns out, the truth about salt might surprise you! Despite years of low-salt advice, research is showing that moderate sodium might actually benefit most of us.

🌍 Countries like South Korea enjoy low heart disease rates with saltier diets, and studies suggest the body manages salt quite well. For those with healthy kidneys, high salt levels are often processed effectively without a spike in blood pressure. 📈

However, going too low on salt can stress your body, raise stress hormones, and even impact mood and energy. 🙃 So if you find yourself craving a bit of salt, your body might actually be telling you it needs it!

Think salt is bad for you? Discover why low-sodium diets might not be the answer for heart health. New studies suggest moderate salt intake may actually reduce health risks, while strict salt limits could raise stress levels and impact hormone balance. Get the facts on salt, health, and what’s rig...

07/11/2024

Every exercise in The Health Fix workout library comes with a video demo and written instructions giving you all the key points. These are the same coaching cues you would hear if you were in the gym with me for a 1-on1 coaching session, helping to ensure that you adopt good technique, whilst being able to improve your strength, mobility and endurance.

🏋️ This demo is from this month’s ‘Full Body Strength’ routine found in The Health Fix Essentials Program.

📆 Each month there is a new -

‣ Beginners Strength Workout

‣ Advanced Strength Workout

‣ No Equipment Strength Workout - Just you + the floor

‣ Kettlebells of the month

‣ PowerBoost Intervals (combined conditioning)

🛠️ You’ll also find prehab and rehab routines for -

‣ Lower Back & Hips

‣ Knees

‣ Ankle & Foot

‣ Shoulder & Neck

🏃🏽‍♀️ There’s also some bonus Running and Field drills to help keep you agile and on top form!

➕ In addition to the exercise programming, on The Health Fix Essentials Program you’ll get all the nutrition, lifestyle, and habits mentoring that you need in order to regain your health, upgrade your fitness, improve your physique, improve or revers chronic disease, and generally thrive in life. 💪🏼

🎉 Try it today for just $1 (link in bio).
[ https://www.thehealthfix.club/product/the-health-fix-essentials/ ]

05/11/2024

🌟 Is red meat really a cancer risk? In 2015, the World Health Organization set the stage for a global health debate by labeling processed meats as carcinogenic. But what’s the real story behind these claims? 🥩🔍

The data was mostly observational, meaning it doesn’t prove causation—just an association. Surprisingly, strong evidence like clinical trials that contradict these claims was excluded. Instead, tiny statistical links and lab animal studies fueled sensational headlines, making the risks sound larger than they actually are!

Meanwhile, in 2019, Annals of Internal Medicine published a rigorous review, saying the evidence is “low” to “very low.” So, should we rethink our fear of bacon? 🥓🤔

Discover the real science behind the headlines and make an informed choice. 💡

Read the full post here: https://www.thehealthfix.club/exploring-the-link-between-meat-and-cancer-separating-facts-from-fear/

02/11/2024

There's not one pill in the world that comes with the efficacy rates and benefits of exercise.

No, you can't out run a bad diet, but exercise can, and does mitigate many of the environmental onslaughts our bodies face.

Do you need to be a body-builder, or obsessed with the gym? No.

No need to make it complicated.

1️⃣ Walk every day, no matter what. 10k steps is a good baseline. It doesn't have to all be in one go.🚶🏼‍♀️‍➡️

2️⃣ Do some kind of combined strength and mobility exercises 3 times per week. Even 20 minutes can make a huge difference. Equipment can be useful but is not necessary at all. 🙆‍♂️

3️⃣ Hone in your diet to make it all worthwhile. If you're unsure where to start you can download THE HEALTH FIX'S SIMPLE GUIDE TO CLEAN EATING for free. (link in bio) [ https://www.thehealthfix.club/clean-eating-guide-lp/ ]. 🍽️

31/10/2024

🥗 Is olive oil truly the Mediterranean superfood it's made out to be? Turns out, there's more to the story! 🌿 Olive oil is 100% fat, but its nutritional content is limited to small amounts of vitamins E and K—no protein or significant minerals. While EVOO is a more natural option, whole olives provide better nutrients for fewer calories. 🫒

The health claims? 💡 Olive oil is often touted as anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants, and heart-healthy. But many other foods deliver more antioxidants with fewer calories. And although olive oil may help lower cholesterol, this doesn’t guarantee better heart health! ❤️

When should you use olive oil? It's great for salad dressings, light stir-frying, and sauces like Mediterranean sofrito. But don’t expect it to perform miracles! 💪

30/10/2024

HOW COMMON ARM POSITIONS WHEN MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE CAN LEAD TO HYPERTENSION MISDIAGNOSIS

Improper arm positioning during blood pressure measurements can lead to inflated readings and potentially misdiagnosed hypertension. Learn the best practices to ensure accurate results and avoid unnecessary treatments.

https://www.thehealthfix.club/how-common-arm-positions-when-measuring-blood-pressure-can-lead-to-hypertension-misdiagnosis

How improper arm positioning during blood pressure measurements can lead to inflated readings and potentially misdiagnosed hypertension. Learn the best practices recommended by health experts to ensure accurate results and avoid unnecessary treatments.

29/10/2024

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With The Health Fix you can -

📉 Lose weight - and keep it off!

☯ Regain control of cravings - without self-punishment

📙 Build strong habits - that stick!

🪄 Find discipline and motivation

🛠️ Rehab injuries - and avoid future ones

↩️ Avoid or reverse chronic disease

🛌 Improve sleep & reduce stress

⚡️ Boost your energy & sharpen your concentration

Start today for just $1 (~£1) [ https://www.thehealthfix.club/product/the-health-fix-essentials ]

🗣️ "At first, I just wanted to lose a few pounds, but what I got was a total lifestyle upgrade. I didn’t expect that I’d also see a reversal in PCOS symptoms which I’d suffered from since I was a teenager. This is literally life changing! Rob’s program gave me the structure I needed to finally make lasting changes." - Kristie, 35

*Note - this image is for inspirational purposes only and demonstrates what can be achieved with consistent adherence to an appropriate plan. No guarantee of results or timeframe can be provided. Names are changed and faces are obscured for privacy.

26/10/2024

The top seven animal-based foods that heal and strengthen the gut lining. Learn how nutrient-dense options like bone broth, blue cheese, and organ meats can reverse leaky gut and restore intestinal health.

https://www.thehealthfix.club/repair-your-gut-naturally-with-these-7-foods/

The top seven animal-based foods that heal and strengthen the gut lining. Learn how nutrient-dense options like bone broth, blue cheese, and organ meats can reverse leaky gut and restore intestinal health.