Tip: Nutrients to boost immunity
Are you feeling the cooler weather like me? In Sydney, mornings are crisp and (some) days are full of sun shining warmth. However, these cooler […]
Natural Medicines
Every year in late-May, Natural Medicine Week takes place. It is a time when Australians can connect with accredited natural health practitioners and learn bout […]
How to Prevent and Clean Up Mould
I live in Sydney and have mould in my house. Let’s face it, is there anyone living on the eastern coast of Australia who doesn’t […]
Food: Onion Juice
As we start to head into the cooler months, the incidence of coughs and colds increases, not to mention the dreaded “C” word! This simple […]
Mould Illness / CIRS
With the recent wet weather on the eastern coast of Australia, many people are finding that their homes are affected by mould. But what is […]
Getting to know the AMC Women
Getting to know the AMC Women Have you been wondering who some of the staff are at AMC? Here’s a snapshot of a few of […]
Women’s Health
According to a survey done by the Jean Hailes For Women’s Health in 2018, the top 5 health topics that women want to know about […]
Recipe: Spiced Nuts
Nuts are a good source of fibre, healthy fats, protein and some vitamins. They can help to stop absorption of cholesterol that we eat, which […]
Tip: Food for healthy cholesterol
Cholesterol is a type of fat in the blood that is essential for health. It is needed to build and repair cells, to make bile […]
Heart Health – How to keep your heart healthy
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading single cause of disease burden and death in Australia. (1) It is largely preventable, as many of the […]
Recipe: Coriander Pesto
I have been making this for quite some time now and each time, I change the recipe just a little bit. This recipe is great […]
Best Detox Tips
I like to detox once or twice a year. It allows my body to reset, lose a bit of weight, and I feel great while […]
Detoxification
It’s come to that time of year again. Holidays and the times of indulgence are over. You’re probably feeling a bit worse for wear and […]
Holiday Season Nutrition Tips
Christmas carols are being played everywhere you go and you’re probably starting to plan your Christmas menu. However, Christmas can be a difficult time when […]
Food Focus: Cocoa & Cacao
Cacao vs cocoa Cacao has become very popular recently, and for good reason. Firstly, though, what is the difference between cocoa and cacao? Cacao is […]
Coping with stress – tips from a nutritionist
Stress directly affects the amount of progesterone our body makes. The more stressed we are, the less progesterone we are able to make. This can […]
Stress and Menopause
You’re holding it all together – kids, ageing parents, work, home, social life, finances, staying healthy. For some women, perimenopause itself can be stressful! There’s […]
Tip: How to get more vegetables in your diet
Vegetables are full of nutrients, antioxidants and fibre! Are you getting enough veggies in your diet? Chances are, you’re not. The Australian government reports that: […]
Plant-Based Diets – Vegetarian vs Vegan
November is World Vegan Month, which encourages people to give vegan eating and lifestyles a go. Have you ever considered going vegan or vegetarian, or […]
Tip: Benefits of physical activity
Physical activity is defined by the World Health Organisation as “any bodily movement that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity refers to all movement including during […]
Food in Focus: Walnuts
Have you ever looked at a walnut and realised that it looks a bit like a brain? I often marvel at how foods that look […]
Tips for Brain Health
The human brain has been described as the command centre for the nervous system and enables thoughts, memory, movement, and emotions by a complex function […]
Positives of keeping an active brain
It’s happened to most of us – we walk into the kitchen to get something, but once we get to the kitchen, we can’t remember […]
Nutritional Tips for Oral Health
Nutrition can play a big part in dental and oral health. Tooth decay, periodontal disease, and oral cancers are all affected by what you eat, […]
Importance of mouth health and diseases caused by bacteria in the mouth
It is commonly known that we host a variety of bacteria in our gut, called the microbiome. These bacteria can influence many things in our […]
Recipe – Kiwi Pear Refreshing Mocktail
July is the month that many people participate in “Dry July”. This is when people refrain from drinking alcohol for the month of July in […]
Tips to Reduce Alcohol Intake
Stress directly affects the amount of progesterone our body makes. The more stressed we are, the less progesterone we are able to make. This can […]
Alcohol and Menopause
The debate on alcohol consumption has been going for a long time, and no doubt will continue for a long time. Oxford Languages defines alcohol […]
Fuelling for Exercise – Tips from a Nutritionist
What is the best food to eat for exercise? How long before I exercise should I eat? What about refuelling after I exercise? Training If […]
Benefits of Exercise During Menopause
We are all aware that exercise is important for our health, especially as we age. But what type of exercise is best? How much should […]
Water – Why it is so Important to Keep Hydrated
70% of our body is made of water. Water is the lifeline for life. A person could survive 2 weeks without food but only 2 […]
5 Great Ways to be Social Without Food
Summer is here and we are more social this time of year than at any other time. There are lots of catch ups with friends […]
What does it mean to be spiritually healthy?
Spirituality means different things to different people. A 2007 article defines spirituality as “an individual’s attempt to find meaning in life, which can include a […]
The best foods to keep your skin healthy
We’ve all heard the saying “You are what you eat.” It’s also a commonly known strategy to avoid certain foods to help look after our […]
Skin health – how menopause, the gut and ageing play a role
Our skin is the natural outer layer of the body. It is the largest of our organs, in both area and weight. In adults, the […]
What does a Nutritionist do for Mental Health?
Mental health – what is it? The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or […]
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Menopause – What It Can Look Like
Menopause looks different for every woman. Some are lucky enough to breeze through with the odd hot flush and not much else, while others are […]
What is Type 3 diabetes?
Have you heard of Type 3 diabetes? Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are fairly well-known. Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition in which […]
What Can I Do to Protect My Brain and Reduce My Chances of Dementia?
There are a number of ways that we can protect our brain and reduce the risk of dementia. The key is to start being proactive […]
Get Your Beet On With Beetroot
As we head into spring, the seasonal produce changes. In season now are lots of dark coloured fruit and vegetables – blueberries, red cabbage, blood […]
Fasting Is One of The Most Ancient Healing Traditions in Human History
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity over recent years, with large thanks to Dr Michael Mosley and his 5:2 Diet. Intermittent fasting essentially refers to periods […]
Christmas Nutrition Tips
Written by: Hayley Derwent Bio: Hayley is a holistic nutritionist whose vision is to inspire and educate patients about food and lifestyle to positively enhance their […]