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Climbing the Nutrition Staircase
My job involves getting to the specifics of what progress looks like for the individuals I’m working with. It involves advocacy, education, deep listening and more than anything, ongoing support.
Ashwa-wha?
Ashwagandha is also referred to as Withania, Indian Ginseng, and/or Winter Cherry.
Eat the rainbow for happy bugs (and an update for those with Diverticulosis!)
After chopping up some beetroot this morning, my hands were a beautiful shade of pink, which reminded me of the potency of pigments and phytonutrients.
Are you giving yourself (and your kids) a competitive advantage?
We live in a world where we’re bombarded with advertising, brands and content.
Welcome to your Sixth Sense, the Vagus Nerve.
The vagus nerve is the largest and most complex of the twelve cranial nerves.
Could diet impact the timing of puberty?
Did you know that a child's nutritional status has a significant effect on pubertal development, and can explain as much as 25% of the variation in the timing of puberty?
How are you fostering a positive food culture?
As I've blogged about before, the way we perceive food (i.e. from a place of stress/ fear/ negativity versus from a place of celebration/ connection/ nourishment) can have a really powerful influence on how our body RESPONDS to that food.
The Power of Observation
The mere act of observing and tracking habits can change behaviour.
What does personality have to do with food preference?
Growing up, I had a really close friend that LOVED spicy foods.
My Supplemental Superpower ;) ;)
I was talking to my kids a few weeks ago about superpowers and how I believe we all have them.
Sunshiny Medicine - Why we should be both sun-safe and sun-loving.
I don’t think a day goes by where my inbox isn’t being hit with a research update on Vitamin D, and I'm not alone.
How long does it take the gut microbiome to ‘bounce back’ from antibiotics?
The last time I had antibiotics was about 16 years ago, when I was visiting a dear friend in the south of France.
Is the Appendix the most underrated organ?
Until I started studying, I had NO idea what the appendix did or where it lived in the body.
‘Wellness’ isn't a dirty word, it's just a word.
Yesterday I heard an interesting interview on Life Matters (ABC RN) where Dr Norman Swan was discussing his new book which is dubbed an ‘ultimate health guide’.
Protecting the Slimy Goodness in the Gut.
Just like healthy soil, health of the human gut microbiota is characterised by diversity and abundance.
Mind over Milkshakes? The Power of Perception
Did you know that the way we think about food has an impact how we physiologically process and respond to that food?
Iodine deficiency, a old (but new) problem...
Iodine deficiency in Australia (and globally) is not a new phenomenon.
Three unique indicators of Iron deficiency.
Could you list the top three most well-known symptoms of iron deficiency??