Health Tech Ethics – Buyer Beware vs Corporate Responsibility
Ethics, in some cases, have stopped science, limited medical progression and saved us from ourselves. Bioethics, on the other hand, is based on human values at the time of debate and as human values evolve, so too must ethics be adjusted. For example, as a society, we used to fear ‘big brother’. But now it’s […]
Mythbuster: Coconut – Craze or Cure all?
When it comes to nutrition, there is always a ‘hot new thing’ that has the most amazing health benefits. The ‘thing’ that prevents disease, cures ailments, boosts metabolism and even makes you lose weight. Think for a moment about the crazes you’ve come across – wheatgrass shots, grapefruit, goji berries, cabbage soup and the latest…coconut […]
8 Helpful Tips to Better Body Confidence – Without Changing Your Body!
Body confidence is the sexiest thing you can wear. It fits every shape perfectly, has just the right allure and makes you a whole lot happier. So, where exactly can I purchase this body confidence outfit you ask? You already have it… it’s just buried under social media pressure, comparison traps, pointless negative thinking and […]
Which Sugary Drink is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?
So, do you want a super easy way to lose weight? Easy, stop drinking that sugary drink! “Ah!” I hear you exclaim that you “rarely have soda!”. But that’s where many of us are misled, there are lot more sugary traps than soda alone. We all know that soda is filled with sugar, but it’s […]
6 Reasons Why Your Workout Isn’t Working
Whatever your drive to exercise – whether that be training for a marathon, weight control, weight loss, or sanity… we all share a common frustration – when you’re putting in the effort and not getting the results you deserve. Please, we beg you – don’t give up! There are 6 simple reasons why your workout […]
8 Ways Your Job is Making You Fat (Plus Easy Fixes)
You arrive at work, with your kopi in one hand and the takeaway nasi lemak you intend to scoff while at your desk in the other hand. As you rush off to your first meeting you quickly grab a kaya toast to get you through the morning. Then when you sit down, you notice that […]
Hacking Motivation with the Goldilocks Rule
So, you saw your reflection in a shop window and suddenly the motivation to get your butt into gear and your diet sorted is on a high! That’s great. You can’t wait to get started and to achieve your goal to lose weight and look good! The first few days pass easily, especially as you […]
Defeat the Sweet – Easy Tips to Beat Sugar Addiction
The ‘boss’, aka Active8me founder Jeremy Rolleston who is an Olympian, world surf life-saving champion and the general embodiment of healthy is the first to admit that he has a serious ‘sweet tooth’. Seriously, we have to hide the office chocolate supply to save him from himself! Ok, well that last part may not be […]
Get the Ultimate Gym Body, Without Going to the Gym
“I’ll be honest, the gym scares me. I’m completely intimidated by the stereotypical gym junkies, the complicated equipment, heavy weights and the massive mirrors reflecting my every timid movement.” – Rosa L., Active8me community member Anyone else feel this way? Being motivated to exercise is often hard enough, without feeling uncomfortable and intimidated. The gym […]
