Movement is medicine

Chores are good for us. I can hear you all screaming already. Household chores typically aren't the most popular activity that people do through the course of the week. And I get it. It's not what you do for fun, but it keeps your house in order. And that can include...

Outcomes Matter More Than Intentions

In sport, you can tell how you or in a team sport, your team is traveling by the scoreboard. It's not to say that winning is everything, and you can certainly enjoy playing sport for the enjoyment of playing sport. That's a good thing. But if you want to know whether...

Observations on Black Friday

Is the season of Black Friday sales. It's interesting. Black Friday hails from the USA, the day after Thanksgiving, which we've had very recently. And like a lot of American trends, if you like, they do tend to spread around the world. It is interesting. Australians...
Forget Those Resolutions!

Forget Those Resolutions!

Do you start each year with the best intentions and resolutions, only to find yourself losing momentum and motivation weeks or months later? Many people make New Years’ resolutions - they vow to lose weight, stop smoking, start a new career or business, etc. Yet, over...

The Ministry Of Golden Potatoes

The Ministry Of Golden Potatoes

Humans like being scared. The popularity of horror films and “ghost train” rides are testament to that. In times gone by scary stories would be told around campfires. Many fairy tales are full of ghost goblins, wolves and other “critters" seeking to harm or kill the...

A Healthy Weight Loss Breakfast Checklist

A Healthy Weight Loss Breakfast Checklist

Does this sound familiar?  “I want to eat healthier to lose weight, but it seems too complicated.”  If that sounds like you, let’s start with breakfast. rather than trying to tackle the whole problem, we could focus on just one part of eating healthier – deciding what...

The One New Year’s Resolution That Works

The One New Year’s Resolution That Works

Did you set yourself some New Year’s Resolutions or goals this year? How are you doing? Did you get started? How many have you set before and given up on? What did you do when you got pulled off course or they didn’t work out? I bet at some level you berated yourself...

How To Stay Active During The Coldest Winter Months

How To Stay Active During The Coldest Winter Months

It’s difficult to maintain the momentum of staying active during the winter season, when weather becomes a serious factor and holidays bring lots of food and not much energy. For many people, summer and spring--and even fall months--allow plenty of opportunities to...

The Answer Is Real Food

The Answer Is Real Food

As we head into 2017 the diet wars are heating up. On one level this is good because the truth is bobbing up in more and more places. On another level it is sad that many intelligent people in health prefer to cling to ideology rather than accept that the ideas about...

Keep Your Mind Active

Keep Your Mind Active

It is great that rates of Alzheimers disease are decreasing but it is not due to the use of statins. Find out more in this video    

Terrifically Toasted Coconut

Terrifically Toasted Coconut

You need: ¼ cup organic virgin coconut oil 3 cups dried, shredded sulphur-free coconut flakes ½ teaspoon sea salt – feel free to use 1-2 teaspoons if you want extra salty, just remember to increase your water intake when consuming more salt. To prepare: Preheat your...

Dollars And Awareness

Dollars And Awareness

Three separate articles neatly summed up the issues facing healthcare as the year ends. None are exactly new. All three covered separate aspects of what are the central problems. And that is the medicalization of life with the extension of diagnosis to over diagnosis,...

The Pursuit Of Perfection

The Pursuit Of Perfection

Are you dissatisfied regardless of how much you achieve? Is your work or that of others never good enough? Do your overly high standards let you down and sabotage your success? Would you like to put less pressure on yourself to succeed and enjoy life more?...

Chocolate Almond Coconut Clusters

Chocolate Almond Coconut Clusters

These easy 3 ingredients Dark Chocolate Almond Coconut Clusters are super delicious and you can’t stop at just one!  Not only are these yummy, but they are also excellent for those on a paleo diet, low-carb diet and are gluten-free.  You can also make them as a...

The Answer Is Real Food

The Answer Is Real Food

As the year draws to a close the diet wars are heating up. On one level this is good because the truth is bobbing up in more and more places. On another level it is sad that many intelligent people in health prefer to cling to ideology rather than accept that the...