Written by Pennie McCoy, CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian Feeling unmotivated, leaning a little too far into cravings, starting to beat yourself up at the scales? According to the CSIRO, it might be in your head – but armed with a good serving of personalised strategies, it doesn’t need to sit on your hips! Recent research from the CSIRO (a study…
10 reasons to eat more greens Written by Adriana Krueger Superfoods are nature’s “power food” that give the body a power boost so that you can have magical superpowers just like Popeye! I’m strong to the finich, ‘cause I eats me spinach, I’m Popeye the sailor man!” A large part of our childhood memories consists of watching Popeye and getting…
Finding the animal inside of us Finding the animal inside of us Written by Michael Dermansky Different animals from the animal kingdom can lead us to elements we all need to work on for a balanced and healthy, fitness and exercise program. Strength like a tiger Tigers are not only known for their agility, speed and hunting skill but have…
Written by Connie Rogers The reason most people are sick is that we are exposed to thousands of man-made chemicals and poisons in this world. Poison starts the disease process and prevents us from being the best we can be. BFAs, opioids, obesogens, heavy metal contamination, Glyphosate, fertilizers, prescription drugs such as antidepressants, birth control pills and statins, fluoride dispensaries,…
Written by Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg MDSc LDS FRACDS Dentist at Coburg Dental Group Over the years I’ve seen lots of miserable people come into the clinic. Toothaches, broken teeth, crooked teeth and discoloured teeth are either preventable or easily treated and yet so many people suffer and are unhappy. Sometimes I’m at “wits end” trying to work out why intelligent…
Written by Michael Dermansky When you read every advice column and article on what to do and not do with your life, it can get very confusing and overwhelming and unfortunately, contradictory. Although I don’t have all the answers, the aim of this article is to give you a few, practical tips and activities that you can do to bring…
Written by Sally McGrath | Health that Heals Daily existence feels like a constant life juggling act, carrying the burdens of our lives and the sense that life is going through the motions or just surviving. Is there a way to create a sense of sustainable harmony, whilst living in the real world? By way of definition, harmony/harmonious is when…
As told by a lover of the multiple kind … Written by Naomi Radke Can you imagine if we all stayed in a constant state of ‘orgasm’? Whoa, that would be a pretty zenned out world! Where do I sign up?! As an intimate writer, I guess it is not surprising that I have been researching the delights of the…
Writtten by Connie Rogers is a Certified Brain & Health Coach owner of www.bitesizepieces.net Below are 5 easy steps for living a peaceful life. Address Your Stress; If we want to achieve balance and peace in our life, we first have to understand the source of our stress. For example, it could be memories from childhood abuse. According to the…
Written by Claire Dunkley from Cluzie Clinic We have all had those mornings where NOTHING has gone to plan. Whether it’s that the coffee machine broke, the child was up all night vomiting, your best friend has passed away, you had an argument with your lover, or you just had a really poor nights’ sleep. There are so many opportunities…
For a more balanced life Written by Adriana Krueger More balance in everyday life. Who would not want that? Whether it is due to poor nutrition, too little exercise or too much stress in work and everyday life, we are often unbalanced, tired and drained. That’s enough of that! I will show you how you can bring more harmony into…
With domestic harmony and inner peace. Written by Susan Jarvis Lately, my life has been like living inside a whirlwind of overwhelm. I have been pinched and pulled in all directions! My mind ticks constantly and every waking moment is devoted to problem-solving. No wonder I feel wired and switched on most of my day. As you can guess, I’ve…
A case study and a way to nurture mental health Written by Katriina Tahka Chronic exhaustion, anxiety, an over-active mind that prevents a deep and restful sleep from occurring, and the onset of depression and other mental issues. These symptoms sound pretty common, right? They’ve almost become the trademark of this working generation. When ignored, these symptoms can lead to…
Written by Yoko Inoue There are many reasons for the plant-based lifestyle’s rise in popularity. As a result, the motivation behind the ethos plays a role in what a plant-based diet looks like. It’s not a set diet or lifestyle, in fact, for some it’s a diet and for others, it’s a lifestyle. Living in accordance with plant-based principles can…
Written by Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg Principal @ Coburg Dental Group As dentists we speak to our patients a lot about what you should and shouldn’t be eating to maintain healthy teeth. Tooth decay in Australia is still a huge problem and we are diagnosing rampant tooth decay in patients every day. Toothbrushing, flossing and fluoride in the water are not…
Written by Naomi Radke I have got a confession to make, and it is time to reveal my little secret … I AM A SENSUAL GODDESS! I unashamedly know it … and I own it. A far cry from the ill-informed teenager that did not know what a French letter was (a condom) and still has not had the ‘sex’…
What constitutes a plant-based lifestyle? Written by Adrianna Krueger For many people, living a plant-based lifestyle is not just about nourishment, but about all aspects of their life. There are many reasons for a vegan diet. Above all, there is ethical motivation. Experts consider the plant-based diet to be particularly healthy, but ecological responsibility also motivates people to commit themselves…
The benefits for your mental health Written by Donna Cameron, In the hustle and bustle of daily life, most people find it extremely difficult to take any time out for themselves. When I talk to them about the importance of getting back to nature, such as breathing in some fresh air, taking their shoes off and walking barefoot on the…
The 99% Vegetarian Written by Taly Matiteyahu (CEO of Blink, an audio-only blind speed dating app) I grew up observing kosher dietary rules, including ones that prohibited meals that combined meat with dairy and had rules about the length of time you needed to wait after eating meat until you could consume dairy (and vice versa). Beyond that, I could…
Written by Katie Lowe (BA, GradDipPosPsych) Have you ever procrastinated about getting started on that new health and wellbeing goal? Have you waited eagerly for that surge of motivation to hit and fill you with bursts of energy and positivity to get going? I’m going to suggest you have done both, because I know I have! I have some bad…
Written by Cerise Canon When thinking about taking a beach holiday, swimming in the warm summer sun is usually the first thing that comes to mind; however, it need not be the focal point of a beach holiday. Although wintertime is not typically synonymous with beach holidays, there are so many reasons why having a winter beach getaway or day…
than a mixed food diet? Written by Michael Dermansky With growing concerns about both health and the impact on the environment, more people are concerned or are thinking about moving to a more plant based diet, but is it better for your health? Why is plant based food actually important for your diet? Plant based food are your body’s main…
Written by Sally McGrath | Health that Heals, Health and Wellness Coach, Burnout Prevention Expert Can a Plant Based Diet Reduce or eliminate chronic illness and disease? Our bodies are not made to consume the blood of other animals. Think about it, our closest descendants are the monkey and monkeys don’t eat meat, they eat a plant based diet. So…
Vegan / Vegetarian / Paleo / Pescatarian / Meatarian / Flexitarian … Written by Claire Dunkley from Cluzie Clinic It feels like every day there is a new ‘descriptor’ for an eating style. Recently, I’ve had the experience of some people BEING their eating style where they constantly talk about it and try to convince you to come on board…
