Have you ever noticed that some people handle the colder months so much better than others? What about you? I used to detest the cold. I remember when I was growing up in Canberra, the pipes would freeze overnight and Mum would fill up containers of water the night before ..Continue Reading
We all know about brain cells (called neurons), but did you know that about two thirds of your brain are immune cells (called microglia)? They’re there to clean up the dead and dying brain cells to make room so your brain can work better. Unfortunately, this process can be affected ..Continue Reading
The health benefits of eggs are widely known. They’re an excellent source of complete proteins, they contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals and omega oil, and they’re very versatile in how you cook and eat them. But here’s a little known benefit of a chook egg that you may ..Continue Reading
Why does December roll around long before we’re ready? It seems like yesterday we were setting our good intentions for 2014. Where did the year go? How would you like to “stress proof” your health leading up to the Big Day and land on 1 January with energy, vitality and ..Continue Reading
…. it just never seems to happen. You may have a goal to change your diet, join the gym, exercise regularly, lose weight, meditate, do that yoga or pilates class, or simply look after yourself better. Whatever your thing, self-sabotage rears its head again, just like the other 47 ..Continue Reading
Sometimes your body has to shout at you to be heard. Being a very busy person, I juggle a multitude of tasks each day, but lately I have been feeling particularly tired and not my usual superwoman self. I had been falling in to the trap of eating the wrong ..Continue Reading
A recent study in Japan in Aged Care Facilities has shown that elderly people wearing lavender patches had less incidences of falling over and agitation than those in the placebo group. Great news for our elderly! But, what else is Lavender great for? Here are some other ways ..Continue Reading
