Two career transitions, a university degree, a bucket load of contracts, international travel, a new business and (my favourite thing of all) becoming a grandmother.

This naturally caffeine-free tea is great to fight off the effects of winter coughs and colds, menopause, stress and signs of aging. What culinary herb do so much? Read on to find out.

Stress.  It’s a term we are all too familiar with.  Over time it has come to mean different things to different people; it is synonymous with mental pressure, but that's not the end of the story.

Stress is a normal part of life that is designed to motivate us, keep us safe and help us to learn and grow.  But it can also cause us significant problems.

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).

Aaaahhhh, January. In December you offered so much promise of better things. We would eat better, take better care of ourselves and make time for the things we love; at least that’s what we were telling ourselves in the never-never land that occurs between Christmas day and New Years day.

Is it just me or did 2018 just rush past with a woosh leaving everyone wondering where the year went?

December is often considered a time of endings because its the month that closes off the year that's gone. I prefer to think of it as a time of new beginnings as its the month when many people and organisations are starting their planning for the year ahead.

With that in mind, I want to share some of the changes that are happening with Genesis Health & Lifestyle Solutions and what that means for you, my loyal clients and followers.

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’.

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.