We were wrong about cholesterol
It seems we have been wrong in regards to saturated fat and high cholesterol increasing our risk of heart disease. We have been advised to eat carbohydrate and reduce our intake of saturated fats for over 50 years- and yet Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the number 1 cause of death globally.
Lessons from the yellow wallpaper
Most of us are embarrassed when we feel unwell in our mind. In fact, and stigma attached to mental illness is almost as bad as the illness itself in some cases.
Not all kilojoules are equal!
I was taught during my undergraduate degree that we can maintain our weight by following the kilojoule in vs kilojoule out rule of thumb. If you want to lose weight then eat less and exercise more- right? No this is definitely not always the case.
Paleovedic way
We have all heard of the Paleo diet now, and more and more research suggests that this eating pattern is linked with reduced inflammation, lower LDL cholesterol, reduced risk of diabetes and stabilised blood sugar levels.
What’s wrong with our dietary guidelines?
Our dietary guidelines in Australia (including the health star rating) should be reviewed. It is utterly ridiculous that in a country with a growing incidence of diabetes, sugar laden, highly processed cereal gets a healthy 4-star rating and the Heart Foundation Tick, despite containing 23.5% sugar.
Teach kids about gut health
It is now reported, that in modern times, for the first time, children are sicker than their parents. The current high prevalence of chronic illness in kids was unheard of 30 years ago.
Intermittent Fasting
If you had asked me to skip breakfast a few years ago I would have scoffed. In fact the first thing I thought of as I got out of bed was breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day, right? Well no, not really.
Inflammation and Mood
Most of us have experienced flat moods, irritability, sadness, fatigue and brain fog. These symptoms are often referred to as depression, but there is much that we don’t understand regarding mood disorders. However, thankfully there is now more attention focused on mental health and the underlying causes of some pathologies of the mind.
Gut health and mood
What if we could eradicate depression and anxiety, or at least ease symptoms, by making lifestyle changes?
Ashwagandha for mental health
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a herb commonly used in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. The root of Ashwagandha smells like a horse and it is believed the herb gives the strength and virility of a horse (in Sanskrit, ashva means horse and gandha means smell).
Gratitude for a well mind
It is entrenched in all major religions and is a philosophy that has been taught for years. Be thankful each day.
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