What should I eat? This is the most controversial question ever asked! Traditional cultures use to know what to eat and we used to know what to eat - we would eat what our parents ate, what their parents ate…..so on and on. This way of eating was based...
Weight Loss
8 Simple & Achievable Tips for Weight Loss
Very low-calorie diets, juice diets, appetite suppressants, laxative teas, no carbs …When did weight loss become so complicated?! These tactics do often work, don’t get us wrong. We lose a lot of weight, very quickly and feel fantastic – I mean, have you...
5 Tips to Bounce Back from the Festive Season – And Feel Better Than Ever!
The festive season is a time for family, friends and enjoying all of that amazing festive food. Although delicious, sometimes we can feel a little sluggish after over-indulging in foods and drinks we don’t usually consume – But don’t let it get you down, this IS okay!...
Diabetes explained…
Diabetes Part 1 - the basics According to the Diabetes Australia health report more than 100,000 Australians have developed diabetes in the past year and 280 Australians develop diabetes every day. If that isn’t enough to get your attention, every six seconds a person...
The Secret to Fasting!
The Secrets To Fasting Fasting is as old as time with many religions practicing fasting; Christianity, Islam and Buddhism! Our ancestors would fast at times when food was scarse, so it just occurred naturally. Many of us have heard the term fasting and may cringe just...
5 Simple Health Tips Post Easter!
5 Simple Health Tips Post Easter Break! Feeling a bit sluggish after over-indulging this Easter? Don’t worry, we are too! Whether it be the late nights, busy days, alcohol consumption or copious amount of chocolate contributing to your post-holiday fatigue, here are 5...
High INSULIN Levels Effect Your Health!
Insulin When you think about hormones, for most, estrogen and testosterone come to mind, but understanding about the hormone Insulin , may be one of the most important hormones to get your head around, as it is often thought that unless you have diabetes you don't...
LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
Lifestyle Medicine If we where to check the meaning of the word "lifestyle", its defined by the way a person chooses to live, and medicine is defined as anything that is used to treat or prevent disease. Lifestyle medicine has its roots well and truly in...
Fasting For Renewal Of Life
Fasting For Renewal Of Life This is the title of a book by Herbert Shelton written decades ago. When my initial interest started in health, fasting is one of the first things I had come across but at the time it sounded too severe and seemed to be an unacceptable...
THYROID – Are You Undiagnosed?
Thyroid - Are you undiagnosed? Have you really had your thyroid checked? It's quite common to have your thyroid checked as part of the standard, routine tests, yet usually the only check made to assess thyroid status is the hormone known as Thyroid Stimulating Hormone...
Constipation : Gut Works
Constipation When you are constipated what happens to your body's waste products? They stay in your body longer when they really need to be eliminated. This is the single largest route for toxin and waste removal so getting things moving well should always be a top...
The Power of Retreats – Meditation
The Power of Retreats - Meditation When it comes to changing habits, particularly those related to our health, nothing is more motivating or inspiring than going on a retreat. Whether it be a weekend, or week long, retreats have all the components us humans need to...
The Magic of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an inexpensive go-to product which seems to be all of the rage lately! So, What is all the fuss about? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is organic fermented apple juice which is left raw, unfiltered and unpasteurised in order to maintain its beneficial...
Shopping List for HEALTHY EATING!
Healthy - eating If you are trying to move to healthy eating patterns, one of the most important places to start is in the kitchen. You must have all your ingredients to be able to throw things together, you also need to allocate a little time each week, to being on...
Insomnia – Sleep Issues!
Insomnia When it comes to sleeping well, many of us are just not getting what we need, both quality and quantity! If you feel tired and wired or just like you could do with a bit more energy, taking a close look at your "sleep hygiene" is a must. Poor sleep, can...
Healthy Snack Ideas: Flaxseed Crackers
Looking for healthy snack ideas? If you usually turn to fruit, or fruit based snacks, it might be time to consider something like, these flaxseed crackers. We often buy crackers, but you can make your own! It will take you a couple of hours once every 6 weeks...
Green Juicers
Want to start to introduce juicers into your diet but don't know where to start? Here is a quick look at the two type of ways to get greens into your diet. GREEN JUICERS To make a green juice, you...
Healthy Food: What Are “Whole Foods”?
Whole Foods We hear the word "whole foods" a lot, but do you actually know what this means? Whole foods, are foods which have not been altered from the state they have been found in nature. They haven't been refined or processed. They are a healthy food,...
Liver Detox – Do You Have Signs of Toxicity?
Liver-Detox-Toxicity Our modern lifestyles now rely on an increasingly high amount of chemicals to meet our needs, these include food additives, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, hygiene products, cosmetics, plastics, petrochemicals, industrial pollutants, heavy...
