It’s Women’s Health Week from 2 – 6 September, and this year’s theme is “Your Voice. Your Choice.”

 To me, “Your Voice. Your Choice.” is about the importance of women feeling seen and heard by medical professionals. It’s a call to action for women to advocate for their health and well-being.

Making lasting changes to your diet and lifestyle is a journey that requires commitment and persistence. As both science and personal experience reveal, achieving optimal health isn’t an overnight process—it’s about consistent effort and ongoing support.

In the intricate dance between our genes and the food we consume, a fascinating field emerges - nutrigenomics. This cutting-edge discipline explores how our genetic makeup interacts with dietary components, shaping our health and well-being. Let’s delve into the world of nutrigenomics, understanding its significance and practical applications.

Our genes are like a beautifully composed symphony, playing intricate melodies that shape our health and destiny. We all have our tune. But did you know that the way we eat, the supplements we take, and our lifestyle choices can subtly alter this symphony? Welcome to the fascinating world of epigenetics!

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?

According to the Australian Family Physician, two out of three Australians use or have used some type of natural or complementary medicine. Natural medicine is an established part of the Australian health care management practices across the general population. In fact, we have one of the highest utilisation of natural or complementary medicine in the developed world.

This week we celebrate Natural Medicine Week and I’ll be sharing stories about me, my practice and the benefits of natural medicine. In this article, I share what natural medicine is, types or modalities of natural medicine, the principles of natural medicine and why I love being a natural medicine practitioner.