Our recent retreat at the Tara Hills retreat centre in the Adelaide Hills was nothing short of magical🌟 Nestled among breathtaking natural beauty, we welcomed a wonderful group of women for a transformative experience designed to rejuvenate the body, mind, and soul💚...
Cognitive Concerns? If you're worried about your cognitive function, it's important to assess your current state and potential risks. Common Question: "How does my cognition compare to others my age?" You have two options for testing at our clinic: Option 1: MoCA –...
Below are highlights from a pilot study done on mindfulness meditation in school. These types of studies are so important and hopefully we will see schools across Australia start to prioritise the emotional health of our children. Training children from young in...
As I've delved deeper into understanding my fitness journey over the years, I've realised the importance of assessing my body's needs as I age. Now, at a stage where I'm more invested in my future self, I'm eager to fine-tune my approach. Being able to measure and...
For those of you experiencing digestive issues such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea and bloating aka IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) I would highly recommend hypnotherapy as one aspect to consider in treatment! There is this great app which is inexpensive...
Are You Meeting Adequate Protein Intake? We know we all want to eat healthily and need to meet adequate protein but what does that actually look like for each meal? If we want to maintain a normal body weight not just to look good but to serve our body, avoid becoming...
The vaginal microbiota and pH has a lot to do with improving your vaginal ecosystem. This system is dominated by D-lactate-producing lactobacilli species. An unhealthy pH, that is one that has a pH >4.5, is a clear indication of a problematic ecosystem (in...
We are always looking at ways to assess, measure and improve our health! I absolutely love this great blog done by Dan Go giving 5 simple tests to check your longevity barometer! He has also included what you can do about improving things, so give these 5 tests a shot...
I recently did a podcast with Daniel on A Patient Story where I share a story on how I resolved my client’s ovarian cysts. Have a listen if you also suffer from ovarian cysts, cysts generally, or inflammation, this will be useful. You can listen to it here. Maria...
Ever wanted to do a juice cleanse? Well, we have partnered with Nadia K, who has become the juice cleanse guru! Nadia can assist you with info about this type of cleanse and provide you with her perfect juices also! Juice cleanses can be useful at certain times when...
An individualised approach for you Having some understanding of what is actually happening to your body from a symptom perspective is one thing, being able to reveal your biochemistry through pathology tests to provide context is quite another. Pathology tests provide...
It is common to see many dairy free milk options out there but it is always important to check the ingredients! Most of them have additives and vegetable oils that are inflammatory and cause havoc to the body. So the best way to know what you are putting into your...
Quinoa, hummus and halloumi elevate this dish from other veggie bowls you might have tried! Great source of protein, healthy fats and veggies, it is so easy to make perfect for those busy days. You can prepare veggies, quinoa and hummus beforehand so you can just add...
This handout from Eagle Natural Health below is a great outline of a gluten-free diet. It can be a daunting experience to go gluten-free but finding out what alternatives you can work with and getting all the resources can help with the transition. There are many...
It's very interesting and exciting when science discovers easy interventions that can be implemented to improve our health! Dried plums aka prunes as low as 50 grams per day (around 6 prunes a day) have proven to be a dietary intervention that has the ability to...
Interestingly, and understandably, most women under the age of 40 are hard-pressed to describe what menopause is, let alone perimenopause! So for many women the start of the 4th decade can hit you like a ton of bricks, things start changing and you don't understand...
Prune and Almond Cake Recipe This cake is naturally sweetened with no added sugar and it's gluten-free, perfect for a dessert or an afternoon treat for your kids. You can make this dairy-free by using coconut yoghurt instead. Did you know prunes are great for...
I would like to thank Dentist, Nic Lippis, who has a special interest in sleep disorders and early intervention in childhood growth and development disorders, for providing this fantastic overview and understanding on mouth breathing. As a mother of young adults I...
Bone broth is an amazing staple to have in your fridge/freezer. If you freeze in an ice cube tray you can easily add them to your cooking. You can use bone broth in so many things to elevate the dish, for example: Bolognese sauce, casserole, soup, curry or a nice hot...
What is the Glycemic Index (GI)? All carbohydrate foods behave differently in our bodies and the Glycemic Index (GI) is a way to differentiate the ranking of foods according to their effect on our blood sugar levels. High GI foods produce high levels of blood sugar...
