5 Signs Your Metabolism Needs a Boost

5 Signs Your Metabolism Needs A Boost We all know someone who seems to be able to eat whatever they want, whenever they want and never gain a pound/kilo. As an added bonus they also seem to have toned muscles, shiny lustrous hair and great clear skin and often have boundless energy. So is this what happens when your metabolism is working at the highest level?  Unfortunately too many of us suffer from a slow or sluggish metabolism.  So how do you know which category you fall into? I [...]

Under 40’s in a Belly Fat War!

Are you under 40 and either gaining weight or struggling to lose it?  Some academics in the US might have found a possible reason that is not related to food choices. A research study conducted by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine  found that there is a clear link between lack of SLEEP and the build up of visceral fat (belly fat).  Many of us are aware of the risks associated with having excess fat around those organs – heart disease, metabolic conditions, insulin [...]

Guilt Free Eating

How would you like to get through this festive season eating what you like but without feeling guilty? What if you could step on to the scales on the 5th January and you are the same weight you were on the 5th December? Well you can, welcome to the hunger scale. At this time of the year we often tend to ignore the signal that tells us we have had enough to eat and often find ourselves eating to the stage where we feel stuffed or nauseous. It's so [...]

Cravings And Diet Drinks

Is there a connection between Cravings And Diet Drinks? I recently shared an article on facebook about the negative effects of soft drink. This particular article didn't discuss DIET soft drinks but recent research has indicated that diet soft drink may be the main reason you struggle to keep your weight under control. Researchers are also now concerned that artificial sweeteners might even be one of the causes of our obesity epedemic! So if you think that diet soft drink is helping you to lose weight, think again. Research [...]

Is Stress Killing Us?

The first report was published by Lifeline Australia in 2009 on the effects that stress is having on everyday Australians' hip pocket. Apart from the significant financial impact that stress is having on the economy, the majority of everyday Australians are suffering  in silence, unaware that they can do something about it. At this very moment 91% of Australians feel stressed about some aspect of their lives. What's more, stress has been linked to obesity, premature ageing and heart disease and that's just the start. [...]

Habits – Are They Ruining Your Life?

Who Am I? I am your greatest companion I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden I will push you up or drag you down to failure I am completely at your command Half the things you do you might just as well turn over to me and I will be able to do them quickly and correctly I am easily managed - you must merely be firm with me Show me exactly how you want something done and after a few lessons I will do [...]

Moving Your Body Or Anti Depressants?

Moving your body may be the best medicine on the market. The benefits of using exercise as a medical therapy hits the news again in an effort to find some answers to the escalating obesity crisis. Would you be shocked to hear that there has been a 400% increase in the use of anti depressants over the last 20 years? "Research has shown time and time again that exercise offers just as good if not better results when dealing with an array of medical conditions" [...]

Research Shows That Messy Desk Equals Poor Food Choices

Is it possible that poor food choices are connected to a messy desk? In Brisbane right now we are experiencing very humid and hot days up to 43 degrees which makes it hard to function effectively. I often feel lethargic and drained of energy. As a result of this I find that the household and office chores get put on the back burner and I find myself wallowing in more than a bit of mess. Papers and stuff everywhere! I have also noticed that when [...]

Manage Diabetes With Hypnotherapy

Picture this - Manage Diabetes with Hypnotherapy You have been feeling a bit off colour, a bit lethargic, you know you are carrying too much weight and you have a sweet tooth. You often get thirsty and often have difficulty getting the energy up to do anything. You spouse nags you to go and get it seen to so you make an appointment with your local GP. The doctor does some tests and that advises you that you have diabetes and then gives you prescriptions [...]

Virtual Gastric Band Program Fever

I have just completed the Virtual Gastric Band training program which was pioneered by Sheila Grainger from Yorkshire in the UK. I have to say that I tossed up whether to go or not but was thoroughly inspired by Sheila’s energy, passion and willingness to share her knowledge. I am really excited to offer The Virtual Gastric Band Program at Brisbane Natural Health’s clinic in Milton and at MindOverMatter’s clinic in Brookfield. So what is all the hype about the Virtual Gastric Band Program? Well [...]

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