Health apps and bio-tracking tools are not a new concept. The explosion of health apps and varying strategies of self-monitoring has revolutionised dietetic practice. Now data on movement, dietary intake, body composition, heart rate, and or internal biochemistry can all be sent to our smartphone. This puts real-life food, movement, and health data directly in […]
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CBD (Cannabidiol) is something that’s managed to creep into many conversations lately both professionally and in social circles. Earlier this year, when I attended the annual Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) conference held at AUT University in Auckland, medical cannabis was one of the major themes. I was totally astonished listening to the history of
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More often than not we need to get a little uncomfortable to reap the benefits of healthy changes. That is almost certainly the case for most people who take a step over to the low-carb side. Depending on how hard and fast you go with a low carb approach, it’s common to feel a little
A firm healthy eating plan with all the best intentions is some times just not enough. We know what we’re supposed to eat. In fact, we’re looking forward to following the healthy eating plan. We’ve done the shop and prepared our meals, but there’s some switch or block that happens at the end of the day letting
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I believe many of us have reserved to the fact that stress is a part of modern life. Perhaps if we could all spend weekends meditating on a hill top on some beautiful distant island, then maybe stress wouldn’t be such a major health problem that is today. Regardless, stress is there, and it’s not
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I’ve written on my strategic approach to building digestive health. While “healing the gut” is not a quick fix, there are so many factors one can address with diet and lifestyle for more comfortable and efficient digestion. It’s all about …Eliminating inflammatory foods …Loading up on nutrient dense gut building foods … and using smart
There’s a lovely team at HelloCare who share an awesome range of advice for supporting positive aging and wellness. I was asked to share some of my nutritional gems which contribute to overall good health with advancing health. Gut health is relevant to all of us as digestion is the steam engine which drives good
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I’ve written a guest post on WomenDailyMagazine.com about how you can eat to stop sugar cravings. Sugar cravings are often not only a sign of sheer lack willpower or character. Conquer cravings with whole food by following these tips. Eat whole food Befriend healthy fat Include protein, but not too much Get organised Work out
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I was asked by Amanda Griffiths, the founder of My Health Career, a few questions about why I think mindfulness is such an important part of my nutrition counseling practice. In this interview: I explain why I believe mindfulness plays such a key role for being an effective practitioner. My personal story of how I was
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I’ve written a guest post on SelfGrowth.com about things you need to know to keep your immunity in check over throughout the year. These are the top housekeeping rules for boosting immunity to prevent the winter blues. Drink enough good quality water. Eat for immunity. Rest more. Exercise Less. Check out the article here http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/four-housekeeping-rules-to-boost-immunity?destination=node%2F12401680.
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