Do you constantly feel tired and/or weak? Could it be chronic fatigue? Fatigue can be felt physically, mentally or a combination of both. What really separates fatigue from just feeling ‘tired’ is that fatigue is either felt constantly or in ‘waves’ that aren’t...
5 Tips To Get Your Health Through Christmas
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! The great...
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 naturopathic...
Eat Only Meat – Carnivory Anyone? Part 1
Trialing the Carnivore Diet All Meat Month – give or take a day! Become a carnivore for a month maybe? I have been thinking about this a lot lately and this is my take on it for now. For a start I have a personal bias towards animal products, good clean meats...
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...
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 result...
Mindfulness-Meditation-3
Mindfulness Meditation-3 If you don't know what mindfulness meditation is then come along and experience it. Research shows meditation aids in building muscle mass, so add these sessions as part of your exercise routine this year. The added bonus is mindfulness...