We underestimate the benefits of taking a holiday and Australians and New Zealanders have historically been poor at using their annual leave, although there may be a blip in that trend after the lockdowns. In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to overlook the rejuvenating power of a good break. Taking time off isn't just a luxury; it's a crucial investment in our well-being. This article delves into the science-backed benefits of embracing holidays, examining how they can elevate cognitive function, ignite creativity, and fortify resilience. We'll take a closer look at the biochemical and psychosocial dimensions to understand the impacts better.

With many organisations considering the option of having a hybrid or flex option for their team to work from home and work from the office, the importance of how our work environment or place of work affects our health and wellbeing may be underestimated.

Along with the management of ergonomics, slips, trips, falls and manual handling, we also need to consider temperature, noise, and how our surroundings make us feel?

Being a people leader is a tough gig and this year it's been even tougher. Along with trying to manage customer expectations, reduced revenue, and the usual operational challenges, the external environment threw even more challenges at you.

You've been managing your teams remotely, trying to balance homeschooling with zoom calls, spending far too much time sitting at your desk, and the only exercise you've been getting is the walk to the fridge and back! Is it any wonder you are feeling tired, foggy, heavier and emotionally drained?

Excess body weight and lack of physical activity is known to contribute to chronic health conditions.   Australia ranks in the worst third of OECD countries for obesity among people over the age of 15 with a whopping 63% of Australians said to be either overweight or obese.  And this trend is on the increase; back in 2004 - 2005, the National Health Survey indicated that just over half of us (54%) were classified as overweight or obese.  We have a growing problem (pun intended).

High performing organisations need high performing staff; that’s just a given nowadays.  But did you know that one of the ways we can assist our people to be high performing is to make sure they have a healthy gut?

To have the capacity to be creative, solution oriented, innovative and resilient we need good brain function and if you want a brain that functions optimally, the best place to start is the gut. Although it may not be apparent at first, the gut and brain are very closely linked.  Good gut health naturally supports your mood, cognition and mental performance.

The food that we eat can influence how the brain operates. Some foods can interfere with how the brain works. However, if you focus your diet on the nutrients that the brain needs, you can support optimal brain function improving your cognition, mood, sleep, creativity and innovation.

If I had a dollar for every time I hear a busy professional say how they are tired and how they struggle to get through the day, I’d be a very rich girl indeed.

 The right nutrition can have an immediate impact on your energy, concentration and performance.  This article provides you with some nutritional tips to boost your energy and productivity naturally.

While studying and when opening my clinic, I was often asked a couple of questions, “what is Nutritional Medicine?” and “why would I see a nutritionist?”. This article provides some insight into the world of Nutritional Medicine and what I do as a clinical nutritionist.