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What is Pickleball? The Quick Guide to This Fun Sport

April 9, 2022 by NotYourNormalHealthBlog

Pickleball is said to be the fastest growing sport in the USA – and it’s also becoming more and more popular in the UK and Australia. But what the heck is it? We decided it was time to find out. So, in this post, we explain what pickleball is, give a rough breakdown of the …

What is Percussion Massage: The Benefits of a Massage Gun Explained

January 23, 2022November 6, 2021 by NotYourNormalHealthBlog

If you do any kind of activity – and talk about it on social media – chances are at some point the magic algorithm will have done its thing and you will have been shown an advert for a massage gun – leading you to wonder if you need one. We’re here to help explain what this type of therapy (known as percussive therapy or percussion massage) is – and the benefits of a massage gun, so you can decide.

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What Is TRE? And Could it Fix Your Stress or Pain?

January 23, 2022October 24, 2021 by NotYourNormalHealthBlog

TRE is a set of physical exercises that, it’s claimed, allow you to shake away tensions, pain, anxiety and some other health worries and woes. But what is TRE, how does it work – and is it proven? We investigate.

What is EMS Training? And Is it Safe? We Explain Everything…

January 23, 2022May 4, 2021 by NotYourNormalHealthBlog

EMS stands for electromyostimulation and when used as part of a workout method known as EMS Training or EMS Fitness Training, it claims to tone your muscles more effectively than working out in more traditional ways. In other words, you don’t have to spend as long working out to get the same results… but does …

What Are Nutritional Yeast Flakes? Our Quick Guide Explains Everything.

February 9, 2022February 27, 2021 by NotYourNormalHealthBlog

If you’re vegetarian or vegan, then you’ve probably heard about nutritional yeast flakes – and there’s also a good chance you’ve also wondered what the heck nutritional yeast flakes actually are? And why does everyone keep telling you to consume them? We have those answers and more – and we also explain why you might …

Haramaki Health Benefits: Why You Need A Stomach Scarf in Your Life.

January 23, 2022December 17, 2020 by NotYourNormalHealthBlog

Oh, how I wish I had shares in the Kokoro Haramaki – why? Because I’ve mentioned it in pretty much every single publication I work for this winter. It’s one of, if not THE, favourite products I’ve tried all year. But what is a haramaki and what health benefits might you get from wearing one? …