Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand April / May 2017: Health & Wellness Issue | Page 38

SAMANTHA ASKS:
“What’s the strangest health and
fitness myth you have heard?”
Rumors abound in the world of health and fitness, only to be quashed by experts
before we’ve had the chance to try them out. One day there are whispers that coconut
oil is the ultimate all-in-one cure for basic ailments; the next, experts are calling out
about the lack of scientific evidence. And let’s not forget the advice that consuming
carbs are unnecessary, when they’re actually essential for a balanced diet. Samantha
asks the experts from a variety of health backgrounds to set some records straight.
MORGANE QUINCHON
Health and wellness coach at Rasayana Retreat
“I am always surprised when people are told to weigh
themselves every day. This is such a bad way to start
the day, as you start to judge your self-worth based on
whether you have lost or gained weight. Our mental
well-being should not depend on a reading on a scale!
As a nutritionist, people often believe that we are just
here to put people on a diet and stop them from eating
their favorite foods. But losing weight and adopting a
healthier lifestyle is a marathon — not a sprint — and to
make lasting health changes, one has to think about the
long-term. Unhealthy habits are not formed in a day; it’s
unrealistic thinking they can be replaced overnight.”
MINH LOWE
“It’s somewhat a myth that you need fancy clothes, equip-
ment or a lot of time for yoga. Don’t buy into the consum-
erism. Moving your body thoughtfully for 15 minutes a
day can be enough. As with life, you get back what you
put into it. And yoga can give you a lot back by helping
you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Yoga should not be
dispensed as a cure-all for illness and injury but used in-
stead as part of a maintenance program for your mind,
body and soul.”
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