by nzadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Nutrition
Vitamins are normally associated with what the body finds difficult to produce on its own. These substances are important for a number of bodily functions and are required in small dosages. So for our own knowledge we can break vitamins down into ‘vital minimums’. In...
by nzadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Nutrition
Running for over 90-120 minutes at race pace can totally deplete glycogen stores even if well loaded beforehand. This means your muscles will have to resort to fat or protein for energy. As fat requires oxygen to burn, you will have to slow right down (or walk!), so...
by nzadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Doctor
Exercise-induced bronchial obstruction is also known as exercise-induced asthma (EIA). This disease is one that occurs most in asthmatic persons. An exercise-induced asthmatic attack can be brought on by exercise in some individuals and can be provoked in others, on...
by nzadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Doctor
Bronchial Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases, bronchial asthma can be caused from a number of stressors such as : a viral respiratory infection emotional distress barometric pressure or temperature changes exercise inhaling a noxious odour or the...
by nzadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Doctor
The inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes is called bronchitis. It occurs in both acute and chronic forms. If occurring in an athlete, bronchitis is more likely to be in acute form. Acute bronchitis usually occurs as an infectious winter disease...