Are there times when you don't feel quite right? Nothing has changed significantly in your life, but you notice little shifts. Things such as not sleeping as well as you used to, feeling bloated after meals, lacking stamina, struggling to stay focused throughout the day, and maybe even your moods...

I have been fortunate not to have needed many surgical or nonsurgical procedures. I got my tonsils out when I was a kid, I have had a few bothersome sun spots frozen off, and the last time I went under general anaesthesia, it was for a routine colonoscopy. So, while there is always a risk,...

If you feel lethargic, feel like you catch every sniffle going around, and aren’t as productive as you once were, it may be time to check your iron levels.

In Australia, over 1.1 million people are iron deficient. And approximately 2 billion people around the world are iron deficient. While...

Are you waking up energised and refreshed? If not, you are not alone. Sleep disorders cost Australia (during 2019 – 2020) $35.4 billion! While that is a lot of money, that is a lot of people who aren't getting enough sleep! What personal cost does a lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep cost...

I am starting this piece with the reminder you are a miracle, and the wonders that happen every moment in every one of your cells support that. I get a giddy feeling of joy every time I think about how amazing our bodies are and when I think about all the mini miracles happening every moment we...

If you feel lethargic, feel like you catch every sniffle going around, struggle to lose weight, or aren’t as productive as you once were, it may be time to check your iron levels.

In Australia, over 1.1 million people are iron deficient. And approximately 2 billion people around the...

I thought I would share a warming soup recipe as the southern hemisphere moves toward winter. Choosing vegetables in season is a great way to support your health. It can also take the pressure off your food budget as, generally, seasonal produce is more readily available and cheaper. Vegetable...

Nearly all of us need to eat more vegetables, especially our greens. In reality, over 90% of Australians and Americans don't meet their daily intake of vegetables! And it is impacting our health - negatively. Although we know this, eating our vegetables is still challenging for many of us. And...

What is your daily intake of fruit and vegetables?

According to Nutrition Australia women aged between 19 -50 years need 5 serves of vegetables, and 2 serves of fruit a day. A standard serve is about 75g for vegetables and 150g for fruit. 

Alarmingly according to the Australian Heart...

Mushrooms belong to the fungi kingdom and aren't technically plants, and have been used for centuries throughout Asia. The Egyptians believed eating mushrooms brought long life. They are one of the most health-promoting foods on the planet. But, before I continue with my obsession with the health...

You may have heard things about eating an 'alkaline diet', drinking 'alkaline water' or that we must have our bodies in an 'alkaline state'. And while I understand the premise of these statements and encourage you to eat less processed foods and mostly plants, I believe it is important to know...

Very few of us survived our teenage years completely blemish-free. I remember being self-conscious of my skin, and I wasn't at my most confident while dealing with breakouts. In a distant memory, it seemed that one day my mild case of acne was gone, and so was the schoolyard teasing. Fast...