2020 has been a tumultuous year for everyone around the world. No one could have expected that we would be faced with a global pandemic, and that physical distancing would become a normal way of life for all of us! Not surprisingly, mental health has become a large issue in the last few months. Many patients who have depression and anxiety will often have poor quality sleep, and inversely, poor quality sleep is also a risk factor that can worsen depression and anxiety too.
Read More2020… the rollercoaster ride continues! With Victoria now in Stage 4 lockdown due to COVID-19, there is an enormous sense of pressure on parents with school-aged kids, particularly on those that are now also asked to work from home. As our schools have shut and our workplaces have moved into our living places, our work-life balance becomes a unique and stressful juggle.
Read MoreWith the current situation we find ourselves in today, it can be easy to get caught up in your mind and out of touch with your body. All of the media and information we consume on a daily basis can be a big distraction from what’s happening in the present moment. Focusing our attention on the foods we are consuming and how we consume them can bring about a positive change in mental and physical wellbeing.
Read MoreA lot of couples who are either trying to conceive naturally and undergoing IVF seek naturopathic advice to learn about how they can improve their diet. While there is no evidence based ‘fertility diet’ that exists, we know that reducing inflammation, balancing blood sugar, improving circulation and consuming nutrients that improve egg and sperm quality are all key areas that we can work on to improve fertility. Therefore we can design diets for our patients that are built on these concepts!
Read MoreThe Mediterranean diet is based on the cuisine and eating patterns of ancient civilizations that developed around the Mediterranean basin. It is considered one of the healthiest dietary patterns worldwide and is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.
Read MoreWhat is the ketogenic diet? How does it cause weight loss? Is it safe? This article will give you a brief introduction to the ketogenic diet, to help you work out if it is the right diet for you.
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