The great news about the surge in exposure for peri/menopausal women, is that there are endless sources of information and education for those of us wondering ‘What the hell is happening to me?’
My clients and students regularly come to me saying they are exhausted and just trying to get to the end of their exams or the Christmas break. For most of us, this break is still a few months away and just continuing on and busting your gut to get to the end is not the best way to go.
Today is World Osteoporosis Day and Charles Sturt University experts warn that osteoporosis, a common disease affecting 1.2 million people in Australia, is more common in women and people over the age of 50.
We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health. But it continues to be the go-to tool for medical doctors, population researchers and personal trainers.
Why is such an imperfect tool still being used, and what should we use instead?
There is a new wellness haven floating above the Ainslie Shops. Stepping into Nurse Rachel and Nurse Aileen’s Aesthetic & Wellness Collective is much like entering cloud nine – drenched in light...
When it comes to eating disorder recovery, stigma and shame are barriers to help-seeking behaviour. Sadly, studies show that 75 per cent of people with an eating disorder do not seek professional help.
A recent study by the University of South Australia (UniSA) found that young women who regularly engage with social media were excessively self-judgemental and more likely to consider cosmetic surgery.
It’s one of the first words we learn as infants. In fact, as parents, we actively encourage our infants and children to be able to say ‘No’. “Do you want this to eat? – No”. “Do you want to play with this? – No”. “Do you want to do this? – No”.
So, why is it so hard as adults to say no?
Have you heard of mindful eating? Over the past 12 years, I’ve helped thousands of individuals to recover from digestive issues such as IBS and food intolerance. Mindful eating has been a powerful tool to transform these patients (and myself) from bloated and anxious to bloat-free and happy.
Do you ever feel there are just not enough hours in the day to meet the demands of work, family, and self-care? Are you operating in a state of chronically high stress? Acupuncture can switch on your body’s relaxation pathways and retrain your body and mind to access deep states of relaxation.
Have you ever listened to how you speak to your body?
How we feel about our body can affect our mood, self-esteem, eating, engagement in exercise, socialising, romantic relationships and anxiety. In extreme cases, a person with a very negative body image can develop an eating disorder, a severe mental health condition that affects a person’s mental and physical wellbeing.
One of the best ways to start improving the health of your microbiome (the diverse range of organisms found in your gut) is to regularly consume fermented foods with your meals. Fermentation only requires basic ingredients and a bit of patience.
On Saturday 26 August, good vibrations will be felt across the ACT, as the inaugural Skipping for Healthy Hearts program kicks off in the Inner City, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden and Tuggeranong.
Did you catch the news about aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener being declared a possible cancer risk according to the World Health Organization? Aspartame is used in thousands of products including popular carbonated drinks like Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pepsi Max as well as chewing gums and ice-creams.
When it comes to healthcare, we are lucky to have a wealth of information and options at our fingertips. If you prefer to be an active participant in your health, one of the best ways is to ask your healthcare practitioners for more information.
Did you know, the common cold is the most prevalent viral infection in the world with over 200 variations of the virus. Add to that the seasonal variations of the flu and...
As more and more Aussies are choosing to dial down their alcohol consumption, the “sober curious” movement is fast gaining momentum, and reshaping the way we think about alcohol.
Can’t switch off? Feeling on edge and irritable? Desperate for a really good night’s sleep, the kind where you wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day? You’re not alone.
