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If you’re looking to lower the chances of cancer coming back, incorporating certain foods into your diet can be a helpful step. Some foods are packed with natural compounds that can support your body in ways beyond just basic nutrition. These foods, which are known as functional foods, may help reduce inflammation, boost your immune system, and promote healthy cell function—all things that can play a role in lowering the risk of cancer recurrence. While no food can replace medical treatments,…

Can you cook well on a budget? Whilst junk food may seem cheap often when you compare it to cooking yourself it actually works out far more expensive on a per person cost. Not to mention the longer term cost for your health.

There are three areas which really help keep food budgets under control, meal planning, cheap protein options and seasonal ingredients.

Affordable Protein Options

One of the first things you need to learn when on a tight budget is the most cost effective cuts of meats.…

Let’s face it—holidays are meant to be a break from the grind, but travel itself can take a toll on your body. From long flights and jet lag to unfamiliar food and busy schedules, there’s a lot that can knock your health out of whack when you’re on the go. But don’t worry! With a bit of planning and some simple tricks, you can keep your energy up, your immune system strong, and your overall well-being in top shape. Here are 12 healthy travel tips to help you feel your best while globetrotting…

Have you ever woken up feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep? Or perhaps after a workout, you noticed your mind feels clearer? This isn’t just a coincidence; it’s linked to something called the glymphatic system. Let’s dive into what it is, how it works, and how sleep, exercise, and nutrients can support it.

What is the Glymphatic System?

The glymphatic system is a waste clearance system in the brain. Think of it as your brain’s cleaning service. It helps remove toxins and waste prod…

One intriguing aspect of aging is the accumulation of senescent cells—cells that have stopped dividing and in fact contribute to conditions that are associated with age-related decline. In this blog post, we’ll explore what senescent cells are, how they relate to aging, and which foods, including green tea, can help mitigate their effects.

What Are Senescent Cells?

Senescent cells are damaged or dysfunctional cells that have exited the cell cycle but do not undergo …

After a round of the flu, covid or the latest bug circulating do you give yourself time to test and recover ? Actually do you focus on your recovery or are you just focussed on getting back to your routine as quickly as possible? To really support and build a strong immune system its important to focus on what will optimise your recovery whilst you are acutely unwell and then during the recovery time.

What are the key areas you want to focus on to make sure you recover well?

First up when y…

Have you ever participated in a group program or workshop ? Working with a group of people on a common issue or health problem is often far more successful than working individually with a practitioner. The group itself contributes so many benefits, whether its a sense of support, accountability or motivation as well as specific knowledge or expertise.

Recently I finished a book called "The Community Cure" by James Gaskell. It was recommended by a colleague who was running training in Oncolo…

Every year we like to have a little break before the full on madness of the Christmas season hits and this year we decided to book accomodation at Terrigal on the Central Coast. Normally I would research options on Trip Advisor however my first point of call was a couple of friends who travelled up there on a regular basis. The advice was literally it wasn't hard to find gluten free options and most cafes at Terrigal could accomodate requirements. A couple of special night out recommendations…

We have all made those New Year's resolutions that ultimately set you up to fail. You know the "Lose 10kgs" and "Get Fit" or "Save a deposit". Gyms rely on us making those resolutions so that we set up a membership use it for a few weeks and then gradually forget all about it. This year I wanted to share ten easy New Year's resolutions you can keep and help you start the year with a win!

First up before you review the list and pick just one thing (cos I am determined that you succeed) have a…

Do you remember the excitement of Christmas when you were a kid ? Trying to figure out where Mum and Dad had hidden the presents ? Looking forward to eating three different types of desserts or just pudding and custard? Better still if the weather was fine enjoying weeks of school holidays with a gang of friends moving from house to house.

When you get older it gets harder to enjoy the day as so often the run up to Christmas day can be exhausting. It's often a busy time with a combination o…

A couple of years ago I was working with a wonderful group in a program called Maverick. We were encouraged to think about our vision for our healthcare practice. Mine was to reduce the burden of chronic disease by 50%. A big goal but we need some big goals in healthcare as our current system is not always delivering good outcomes for people.

What are these chronic diseases that affect 46.6% of Australians? They include cancer, arthritis, type two diabetes, respiratory diseases and heart di…

Halloween is usually all about candy but what happens to all the pumpkin that is left over after all the carvings and decorations are finished ? In this blog there are seven ways to include pumpkin in your diet with smoothies, bowls, muffin, porridge, humuus and loaf recipes.

Pumpkin is a nutritious orange vegetable, high in fibre, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and beta carotene. These nutrients may reduce the risk of age related macular degeneration. Includin…