Welcome to the Health Digest
Could you be experiencing burnout?
Everyone experience stressful periods throughout their lives, but unfortunately, many people are under more stress than ever. The human body can only withstand so much, which can lead to the condition known as ‘burnout’.
I is for Interconnection - the importance of social wellbeing
Humans are social creatures with fundamental needs to belong and be connected with other human beings. We are 'herd or pack animals' that operate as one part of an intricately woven community that includes our friends, family, workplace or other cultural or community groups.
It is important when looking at ways to improve our health and wellbeing that we look beyond our physical needs, like diet, sleep and exercise, to also consider our emotional and social needs.
My 5 top tips for getting better sleep
Sleep is something that can make or break how we go through life. If you’re not sleeping well, you won’t be as creative, productive or resilient as you could be. So if quality sleep is evading you, here are my top five tips to help you get a good rest at night.
The beginners guide to environmental toxins and the effects on health
In modern society, we are exposed to more artificially created compounds than ever before. Unfortunately, these substances can have an incredibly detrimental impact on your health. Let’s look at what you need to know about environmental toxins in your life.
Do your teams have the guts to be high performing?
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.
It's time to supercharge your brain; how to eat for optimal brain function.
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.
Easy ways to boost your energy and productivity naturally
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.
What is nutritional medicine and what does a nutritionist do?
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.
Its time to take control of your health!
At first its fun. You're performing every day, giving it your all, and loving the thrill of the game. You strive to do it all and have it all. You work hard and play harder. You have a successful career, wonderful family and you're upstanding in the community.
And then it happens, you start to get tired, put on weight, and lose your mojo. Your get-up-and-go just got-up-and-went. You feel tired all the time and lack motivation. You feel like you are losing your memory, have trouble focusing, and have brain fog.