If you reflect back on 2021, did you set any goals or intentions? Did you achieve them? If yes, fantastic! Your commitment to your goals is what got you there. If you answered no, please keep reading.. Like with anything you want to achieve in life, setting goals and...
What The Mainstream Media Isn't Telling You About Your Immune Health.. I believe this may be the most important blog I have written so far as it addresses the current lockdown situation and its effects on your immunity and overall health and wellbeing. The mainstream media...
Spring is here! The weather is warming up, the sun is more prominent and uplifting and mother nature is showing off her beauty! For Melbournians, this season could not have come quick enough. Although we are in strict lockdown with a curfew, there are ways we...
There is no denying that this would have to be one of the most challenging times most of us have ever faced. The struggle is real and finding that balance between effectively working, spending quality time with family and having time for yourself has never...
To my fellow Victorians, this is for you. As we enter into Stage 4 lockdown for the next 6 weeks, I know at some point you may be overcome with feelings of overwhelm, anger, stress, and anxiety. I get it – it’s a worthy reaction for...
Your persistent body aches and pains don’t need to be the reason your exercise takes a back seat during lockdown.. The time is now. Don’t wait for fitness facilities to get back up and running. You can change the way you are feeling now in the...
Have you put on weight or felt that your clothes are a little tighter in the last 4 months, despite continuing to exercise 3 - 4 times per week at home? There could be a valid reason for this despite continuing to exercise. There are two...
Yes – we are here again, my fellow Melbournians…lockdown part two. I feel your frustration and I hear your concerns but I do see a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe the key to surviving these restrictions is through self care, self...
It has been a challenging 3 months, to say the least. The world as we know has come to somewhat of a standstill and shifted in many aspects of the way we live our lives. It’s a time in history that will be etched in...
IT'S OK FOR YOU NOT TO LIKE THE GYM – however you have been told by your Dr. that you need to exercise. Where do you start? No doubt with Spring well and truly here and day light savings here exercise and physical movement is on your...
Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions, with approximately 80% of Australians debilitated by it. Back pain is prevalent in the modern day world – and the most common reasons for back pain are disc injuries, sciatica, lifting heavy objects, lack of...
We all know that exercising in winter can be a struggle. So how can you overcome the winter blues, stay healthy and on track with your health goals this winter and not get a fright when you look in the mirror come Spring? You need to MOVE. Here...
Low back pain has increased dramatically in recent years and is now the leading cause of disability globally. Research has shown that ‘50 per cent of Australians suffered from back pain in the past month’. As a health professional this statistic is alarming and needs...
3 Steps to give you Back Your Power and Energy in the class room “Burnout hits 1 in 4 teachers” You are counting down the days until the next school holiday break. But the fact is, by the end of the school term, you are exhausted -...
This post originally appeared on mydeal.com.au Continue reading for my contribution on Exercise and it's benefits on combating fatigue.. Being tired is a feeling that comes from a long day or a sleepless night. It’s easy to find a cause and easy enough to fix. Fatigue, on...
You have committed to a regular strength and cardiovascular exercise routine weekly for your physical health. But have you considered dedicating 1-2 days to your mental and emotional health through a yoga practice? Yoga is a useful tool and the key to psychological and emotional healing....
Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder,...
Managing Your Diabetes This Holiday Season...
Have you ever thought about how your thoughts and beliefs about yourself are affecting your health, energy and productivity? Here are 5 common mindset blocks that may be holding you back from achieving your health goals and ways you can change your mindset to overcome them. ...
If I had to choose one personal attribute that best describes me, my life journey and what has been called upon often to date, it would be RESILIENCE – also known as GRIT or PERSERVERANCE. Let’s be honest when you really think about it –...