Surviving a Summer HeatwaveByDr. Michela Sorensen04 January 2024As we brace ourselves for another long, hot summer, the risk of heat related illness has never been more apparent. While scorching days spent outdoors by a pool might be a dream for some, for others, the Australian heat can pose a significant health risk. Here’s what you need to know about heat related illness and how to keep cool and safe this summer. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
A Guide to Crafting and Achieving Attainable New Year’s Resolutions ByScott Henderson02 January 2024The allure of a fresh start, a clean slate, is irresistible. However, in the spirit of practicality, let us channel the wisdom of realism when setting our goals for 2024.Category:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?ByJaime Rose Chambers01 December 2023Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men, however survival rates are relatively high and continuing to improve as more is discovered. Diet, lifestyle and complementary therapy use is common in men for prevention as well as those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer because there is now some promising research to show it may help to prevent or slow the disease. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Sorry, But That Extra Protein Shake Isn’t Going To Get You JackedByScott Henderson01 November 2023There’s a limit to how much protein we can absorb in one sitting. But fear not, there is a solution to your gaining goals.Category:Nutrition, Fitness, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in a Busy WorldByTammy GeorgeDo you often feel like you’re on a constant merry-go-round? Well, you're not alone. You might work endless hours in a corporate office role...Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is your Diet Affecting Your Sleep?ByTammy George18 May 2017The amount of quality sleep we get each night is connected to the food and drink we consume during the day. Make sure you are getting the right balance.Category:Nutrition, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Getting a Better Night's Sleep When Your Partner SnoresByTammy George08 March 2017A good night’s sleep is imperative for overall good health. If your partner is keeping you awake at night, you are probably not getting the quality restorative sleep you need to avoid health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Enhancing Wellbeing through Alternative Therapies - Acupuncture, Chiropractic and Traditional Chinese MedicineByTammy George24 July 2023Alternative therapies have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years with more people interested in a holistic approach to health and wellness. Find out more.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Women’s Health – Managing Your Period Symptoms Naturally ByDr. Michela Sorensen12 July 2023Menstrual cycle. Periods. Monthly. Call it what you will. It is a topic most women can relate to, yet still don’t feel comfortable talking about. Research shows 90% of women experience some symptoms related to their period. So lets look at some simple, natural ways women can manage the most common menstrual symptoms. Category:General Medical, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Hypertension and DietByJaime Rose Chambers08 June 2023High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pumping through the arteries is considered too high and puts pressure on the vessel walls. This can make you feel dizzy and give you a headache, but long term it can lead to serious health conditions like stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Diet plays an integral role in controlled blood pressure and one of the best diets in the world, known as the DASH eating plan has been shown to be comparable with medication in helping to reduce blood pressure. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Essential Health Checks Every Woman Needs to Take Charge of Her HealthByTammy GeorgeMany women fail to take good care of themselves because of their busy schedules. Read our guide on when you should have health checks for early detection of disorders or diseases. Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore ByDr. Michela Sorensen02 September 2023While we are making inroads when it comes to talking about women’s health issues, there are still a lot of very common issues we don’t talk about. Whether it be fear or embarrassment, women still face barriers when it comes to accessing healthcare. So, this Women’s Health Week, lets look at 5 very common, but lesser talked about, symptoms that no women should ignore. Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Nutrition and OsteoporosisByJaime Rose Chambers30 August 2023Our bones form our physical structure, they hold us upright and keep us moving. When our body takes calcium from our bones to use in the body and doesn’t have the nutrients available from our diet to replace them, over time bone becomes brittle. This leads to osteopenia, and the more serious, osteoporosis and increases the risk of bone fractures. It’s estimated 1 million Australians have osteoporosis. We can’t reverse it but we can make some diet and lifestyle changes to stop further bone loss and potentially build back some bone. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Five top tips to recover from a fitness event ByEm Batger30 August 2023That moment when you cross the finish line of a challenge you have been training towards for a while can be one of mixed emotions. The huge surge of endorphins make you feel almost euphoric amongst the exhaustion, the elation and relief that it’s over. Even though it’s all done and dusted you owe it to your body to recover properly. How? Read on to find my top five tips to recovery after a big fitness event. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead MoreWrite a Comment
Alcohol and Our Health - Is there a safe drinking limitByJaime Rose Chambers27 August 2023Alcohol has long been part of many cultures and is still an integral part of many celebrations and events. It’s often also abused and used in excess, at the least making you feel pretty awful, and at its worst, can be fatal to you and to others, such as from road accidents and domestic violence. After decades of research and data collection, The World Health Organisation has recently released a statement on the safest level of drinking and guidelines to keep you and others around you safe from alcohol harm. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why money is important for your wellness ByBen Nash04 August 2022As a society we're increasingly focused on wellbeing, and as our focus turns to this area it's becoming more apparent wellbeing is about more than just your physical health. In this piece we cover the different elements of wellbeing and what you can do to level up. Category:Mental Health, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Food and Mood - The Role of Diet in Depression and Low MoodByJaime Rose Chambers05 May 2022Many factors are involved and can contribute to depression or low mood, some out of our control. Research has confirmed there is a strong link between what we eat and our risk of depression. There isn’t necessarily a ‘diet’ for mental health, rather a dietary pattern that involves eating more foods associated with a decreased risk of depression and eating less foods associated with an increased risk of depression. The dietary pattern most commonly associated with reducing the risk of depression is the Mediterranean Diet. Category:Nutrition, Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Coping With A Negative News CycleByScott Henderson04 April 2022There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and anxiety is totally normal. However there are some useful tips to cope with the stress.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Yet another article about mindfulness - But one that’s a bit differentByDr. Happy 24 March 2022Mindfulness can be used to observe any and every internal and external phenomenon of human life. So, in addition to observing feelings and thoughts, the focus of mindfulness can be on behaviours and habits (good and bad), eating and exercising, interactions with others and even responses to global issues and events. Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment