Zadima Well-Being

02/09/2026

Boxing Physique is Unique 🥊🤩👊🏼

01/09/2026

A tired dad is not a lazy dad.

He is often carrying work, stress, bills, pain, and responsibility — then expected to still have energy for the people he loves.

That is why boxing matters.

Not for violence.
For control.
For confidence.
For stress release.
For strength.
For becoming the dad who can still move, play, laugh, and lead by example.

A painkiller may help with pain when needed.
But it is not an energy system.

Training, nutrition, recovery, and discipline build that system.

Coach Omar Alsharief Abdelmotilib

Dads don’t need to become fighters.They need to fight for their en...

31/08/2026

When is the most effective time to chew xylitol gum?

Chewing sugar-free gum stimulates saliva, helping wash away food particles and neutralise plaque acids. Xylitol also creates a less favourable environment for certain cavity-causing bacteria because they cannot use it in the same way as ordinary sugar.

For practical oral-health support, sugar-free gum is commonly used after meals or snacks—particularly when brushing is not immediately practical.

Chew for approximately 10–20 minutes, begin gradually and remember: xylitol gum supports oral hygiene, but it does not replace brushing, cleaning between your teeth or professional dental care.

⚠️ Never chew gum while sleeping or lying down because of the choking risk.

🐕 Keep every xylitol-containing product completely away from dogs. If a dog consumes xylitol, contact a veterinarian immediately.

But could caring for your gut actually begin with caring for your mouth?

That is our next “Did You Know?”

Follow ZADIMA Well-Being as we journey from the mouth to the gut, hormones, nervous system and the body’s interconnected systems.

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Coach Omar Alsharief Abdelmotilib

30/08/2026

28/08/2026

Most people see a hand catching a ball.

I see the whole body solving a problem.

The fist never moves alone.

As the ball drops, the legs reposition the base, the knees adjust the body’s height, and the nervous system coordinates the hand with the movement of the whole body.

Efficient movement begins with how we interact with the ground.

This is physics in motion:

Use the ground.
Control your balance.
Reduce wasted movement.
Produce more effect.

In boxing, the hands must work with the feet—not separately from them. The same brain–body coordination also supports balance, reaction, movement efficiency and everyday function.

Less waste. More effect.

See sooner. Decide faster. Move smarter.

How many successful catches can you complete out of 10?

Follow ZADIMA Well-Being for the next episode of The Thinking Athlete.

27/08/2026

🇳🇿 For everyone asking which xylitol gum to buy in New Zealand:

My preferred xylitol-focused choices:

✅ Miradent Xylitol Gum — Bargain Chemist or Pharmacy Direct
✅ Spry Xylitol Gum — Sweet Friends NZ or Simply Organic
✅ Epic Dental Xylitol Gum — Pharmacy Direct or Smile Store NZ
✅ Zellie’s Xylitol Dental Gum — Healthy Kiwis NZ
✅ PUR Gum — iHerb NZ

Easy supermarket choices:

✅ Mentos Pure Fresh — Fresh Mint or Spearmint
✅ Mentos Cube Gum — Ice Mint

These Mentos varieties currently list xylitol as the first ingredient and can be found at Woolworths NZ.

🔍 My simple shopping rule:
Turn the packet around and check the ingredients. Choose one where XYLITOL is listed first. Sugar-freeor “contains xylitol” does not necessarily mean it contains a meaningful amount.

Some varieties of Extra, 5 Gum and LA Gum contain xylitol, but list sorbitol or maltitol before it—so they would not be my first choice when xylitol is the purpose.

⚠️ Start gradually if you are not accustomed to xylitol, and always keep it securely away from dogs—it is extremely toxic to them.

Products and ingredients can change, so please check the packet before buying.

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26/08/2026

Xylitol may cause digestive discomfort in humans—but for dogs, the consequences can be far more serious.

It can trigger a rapid release of insulin, causing dangerously low blood sugar and, in some cases, serious liver injury.

Keep xylitol-containing gum and products away from dogs. If you suspect ingestion, contact a veterinarian immediately—do not wait for symptoms.

Please save and share this warning with a dog owner. 🐕

But could your gut health actually begin in your mouth? That is Episode 3.

If you find that valuable, please share it with others and follow Zadima Well-Being for more practical well-being science.

26/08/2026

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Xylitol affects humans and dogs very differently.In people, consu...