Christmas is coming, and that means parties, celebrations and lots of delicious festive food. Whilst holidays can come and go in a blink of an eye, the extra kilos that result from over indulging can be a little harder shift. So whether you’re dieting currently, or just wish to avoid that festive weight gain, hereRead more
Sound familiar? January 1st: “This is my year, no more take-out food. I’m going to be super healthy – just you wait!” January 3rd: “Want to get take-out for dinner tonight?” Can you relate? A Goal without a Plan Is Just a Wish Despite being set with the best of intentions, New Year’s resolutions seldomRead more
Did you know that the average weight gained during the holidays is 0.37 kg for a lean person, and greater than 2.3 kg for an overweight individual?[1] While this may not seem like a lot, people rarely lose this weight the following year,[2] so in just 5 years a person could gain 2 to 12Read more
There is More to Gluten Than First Thought “Gluten is a vague term…it’s something that’s used to categorise things that are bad” – Seth Rogen. This quote from Hollywood film ‘This is the End’ nicely surmises the perception and confusion surrounding gluten. A vague mass awareness of gluten has grown significantly over recent years due toRead more
The ketogenic diet has rocketed into the mainstream in recent years, helping individuals amplify physical energy, sharpen mental focus and mobilise body fat; all thanks to tweaking metabolism as we know it. Energy 101 Normally, your body is fuelled by breaking down carbohydrates into their simplest form, known as glucose. This glucose is then takenRead more
Ever since scientists fattened germ-free mice with ‘obese’ human gut microbes, [i],[ii] the role of the gut microbiome in weight regulation has been undoubted. However, human trials attempting to correct obesity with faecal microbial transplants (FMT) from healthy lean donors have thus far failed to support meaningful weight loss, despite beneficially improving the diversity ofRead more
From 1st of April 2019, the Australian Government will be removing private health insurance subsidies from a range of natural therapies, including Naturopathy and Herbalism. This surprising decision was made in response to a review, conducted by the National Health and Medical Research Clinic (NHMRC) in 2015 assessing the efficacy of 17 natural therapies, rangingRead more
You may know that probiotic are live microbes that, when taken in sufficient amounts, provide health benefits to the body. However, with so many options out there – how do you decide which one to choose? Well, that depends on what you want the little bugs to do for you. Whilst a Hyundai and aRead more
Did you know that your gut and your brain are in regular conversation? They have a pretty close relationship, with your mental state influencing gut function and vice versa. Perhaps you’ve experienced ‘butterflies in your stomach’, or felt nauseous before an event? Or felt your mouth water upon seeing or smelling a delicious meal? TheseRead more
Are you trying to lose weight? If so, you’re not alone. A recent study found 42% of adults are currently trying to lose weight, while another 23% are fighting to maintain their weight.[1] There’s a plethora of information available on weight management, and in truth, it requires a host of factors for success. However, thisRead more
