In autumn the trees shed their leaves. When I picture this act of shedding, the trees must let go to allow space for the new growth that arrives in spring. We can use this analogy in our own lives. What are you holding onto that no longer serves you? If we let go of the [...]
The worlds largest review of top-tier evidence, published in World Psychiatry, examined 33 meta-analyses of randomised control trials and gathered data from 10,951 people with mental health disorders including depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and ADHD. The review found strong evidence for omega-3 supplements as an add on treatment for major depression, reducing [...]
1-2 bunches of asparagus trimmed 1-2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1&1/2 cups dry couscous or quinoa 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced) 1/2 cup fetta cheese 1/2 cups toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup of dill or Italian parsley chopped 2 Tbsp tarragon 3 spring onions sliced diagonally zest from 1 [...]
On average we humans spend 33% of our lives sleeping. However, as chiropractors know, sleeping in awkward positions , along with the wrong mattress, can negatively impact spinal health and this also why Australians need to be made aware of the importance of correct sleeping. Do you wonder how your should be sleeping? Sleeping on [...]
Spring is a wonderful time of year. The sunny days become more frequent, the flowers begin to bloom, the birds sing and our spirits lift. It is a great time of year to get stuck into the jobs we have been putting off, get out in the garden and spring clean the house. It is [...]
1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup milk (can also use coconut milk, almond, cows) 3 eggs 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder 1 Tbsp ground flax seed or chia seeds 1 smashed banana Maple syrup, Greek yoghurt and berries or extra banana to serve. Combine [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (appropriately named SAD) is very real and can be quite frustrating for some. SAD is a form of depression that usually begins in late autumn or early winter and fades as the weather improves people may feel depressed, irritable, lethargic, and have trouble waking up in the morning—especially when it’s still dark out. [...]
As some of you are aware, some big things have been happening to people around me. Sometimes when life becomes a bit overwhelming, it can be difficult to see past the negative and look at what you are grateful for. Being a ‘glass half full’ kind of gal, this got me thinking about the positives [...]
Weight-bearing exercise is well-known for its benefits to bone health, including improving increases in bone mass, whole-bone strength, tissue quality and fracture resistance. As bone mass becomes less responsive to exercise as we age, it may be beneficial to maximise bone mass earlier in life. One strategy is to increase bone mass in early adulthood [...]
Our bodies are made to move. In our modern sedentary lifestyle, many people are encouraged to sit for prolonged periods. Excessive sitting causes your legs and hips to become tight and leaves your glutes completely inactive. Have you ever experienced that moment when you stand after prolonged sitting and your behind is completely numb? Add [...]
