Increasing Hydration Through Foods Written by Kelsey Riley of Planted in the Kitchen Whether it’s a hot summer day or a cold one in the middle of winter, it’s important for our bodies to stay hydrated. Of course, nothing replaces the direct effects of drinking a nice glass of water, but an easy way to keep your body hydrated through…
No More Filters! How To Love Ourselves Lumps Bumps & All Written by Donna Cameron Botox, body shaping, fat reduction – even with all of this we still add a filter to our pictures! What is it going to take for us to love ourselves with a makeup-free face and some lumps and bumps on our bodies? How can we…
Money talks: Financial Rewards Help You Lose More Weight Written by Pennie McCoy, CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian It’s the first week of your new diet and you’re doing everything right – eating a varied diet full of nutritious meals, saying no to that second helping of chocolate mousse, and swapping calorie-rich cocktails for sparkling water. Fast forward a few weeks and…
Written by Connie Rogers bitesizepieces.net and skinhealthfromwithin.com It turns out our skin can be making us look older than we really are. A body lacking exercise, a whole food diet, or riddled with anxiety may struggle to maintain muscle mass and skin elasticity. We know the skin sends feedback to the brain regarding stress and can communicate with the central…
Written by Michael Dermansky – Senior Physiotherapist – MD Health We know that regular exercise is good for our body, our muscles, heart and brain, but is it good for our skin as well? Not really surprisingly, yes it is. There are both immediate and long-term benefits of exercise on your skin health, but a few good practices can help…
How To Eat Sustainably Whilst Travelling Written by Adrianna Krueger We can finally travel again, finally pack our bags again! After months of lockdown, the need for freedom, pub visits and travel is greater than ever. This is also confirmed by surveys in the tourism industry. “Where will we go when we can travel again?” Have you ever asked yourself…
How to make the best decision for your mental health Written by Donna Cameron As I write this, my first domestic trip since the Melbourne lockdown came to an end is happening tomorrow, and my first international trip is taking off in less than 25 days. The feelings prior to any trips I have been on in the past have…
Be The Master Of Your Destination Written by Connie Rogers The foundation of our country’s history, both Australia and North America, reminds me of the ‘gangster planet’ by Star Trek. (a planet occupied by humans, ruled by organized crime) Our story begins with powerful drug lords running our countries. In fact, entire nations were built on the British East India…
The Behaviours Now Scientifically Proven To Help You Lose More Weight Trimming Off The Fat Written by Pennie McCoy, CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian Wheatgrass shots, deep breathing to calm the nervous system and aid digestion, only eating pureed foods. Ever felt that no matter which diet tip you follow, you just can’t seem to shed the kilos? Not to mention,…
Tips to Get your body Prepped Written by Michael Dermansky – Senior Physiotherapist – MD Health After 2 years of heavy travel restrictions, Australians are finally, cautiously beginning to start travel or at least planning to travel once again. But, because our lives and often our fitness routines have been so disrupted, are our bodies ready to really enjoy the…
Who Wants To See A Dentist Written by Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg MDSc LDS FRACDS Dentist at Coburg Dental Group With most interstate borders now opening to some degree, in time for the holiday season and hopefully, international travel likely to resume in the near future, it’s time to be prepared to look after our health within the context of the…
Are You Struggling With It? What is Secondary Infertility Written by Dr Raewyn Teirney Secondary Infertility is the medical term for the condition where couples struggle to conceive their second or even third time, even if they conceived relatively quickly and easily with their first child. How Do I Know If I Have Secondary Infertility? We consider that a couple…
5 Ways To Take Charge of Your Life Written by Susan Jarvis Many years ago, I was going through a troubled patch in my post-divorce relationship. I had come to the realisation that the differences between me and my partner could not be resolved. His outlook on life was to live on the couch with no interest in cultural experiences…
Confessions of an Erotic Writer Written by Naomi Radke I’ve got a confession to make. It’s kind of raw, it gives me knots in my stomach and usually, I don’t share it, especially with a global audience! I feel as we slowly emerge from our own versions of lockdown, that it is important to tell my story not only to…
by Making Your Own Rules 4 Rules To Build Strength Written by Connie Rogers In the US and Australia, there are many reasons for the sorry state of men’s health. For example, it’s hard to find a worse diet than one loaded with hormone-disrupting chemicals, salt, poor fat choices, an abundance of processed sugars, fluoride, and toxic factory-farmed protein. On…
4 Steps To Take Charge Written by Michael Dermansky After a very stressful and uncertain 18 months, fitness and taking charge of your own health seems to be a major priority in a lot of people’s lives. So how are you going to do it? How are you going to make a good intention into real change and an improvement…
Is More Important Than You Think! Taking Care Of Your Teeth Written by Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg, Coburg Dental Group Coming out of Lockdown number 6 in Melbourne and with the easing of the harshest and longest restrictions in the world, our dental patients have started to return for their regular dental care. During the lockdown, the government restrictions meant that…
From a Country Mouse to a Lioness Written by Susan Jarvis Many years ago I went on a journey to explore my sexuality, you could say, to find the animal inside and unleash my inner beast. I used to be quite shy in the bedroom and had difficulty speaking up about my needs. I was always focused on pleasing my…
Digestive health is one of those things many people usually put on the back burner. But, the reality is that our wellness starts with how we feed our bodies. What’s more interesting is that most health issues can be solved if we simply heal our gut. That’s right! Your gut is the way to nourish your body and keep it…
Written by Dr Raewyn Teirney, a world-leading fertility specialist and gynaecologist. Miscarriage. It certainly is one of the most heartbreaking tragedies to occur for anyone trying to begin or grow their family. Harrowing, devastating, and isolating, a miscarriage can make both partners in a relationship feel as though they are not worthy, or that they are to blame. Please, never…
Is The Animal In You Hiding? Written by Connie Rogers “Many animals can learn and teach their young, but humans are the only ones that think themselves more competent. Is it our language or ability to read, write or produce ART that makes us superior? The stories we tell about how we came to be who we are; often neglect the complexity…
Yes, you are an amazing woman! But how is your ROAR? Written by Naomi Radke I don’t like to focus on the ‘P’ word as I personally believe that our souls are being filled with enough of it right now, but if you’ll indulge me, I’ll use the ‘P’ word only once to demonstrate the unfortunate alignment it represents for…
Breathing For Health Written by Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg MDSc LDS FRACDS Dentist at Coburg Dental Group There are so many things in life which we take for granted. We expect to have shelter to be protected from the elements. We expect to have the comforts of home such as a bed, a radio, a television, running water and plumbed sewerage. …
By finding your flow Written by Kristy Iervasi Imagine you are running your first half marathon and can see the end in sight. You’ve been training for this moment for months. You feel the wind whipping past your face, your feet as they strike the ground, each heartbeat as the blood pumps through your veins. You simply feel like you…
