Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Everything You Need to Know

This February marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, an initiative by Ovarian Cancer Australia to bring awareness to the approximately 1,720 women in Australia who are […]

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Should I Avoid High-Intensity Exercise During Menopause? Considerations and 4 Alternatives

  There are a number of major bodily changes a woman experiences throughout her lifetime: puberty, pregnancy (for many) and menopause. Each stage can bring […]

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How Does Menopause Impact Sleep? The Repercussions and Helpful Strategies

  A good night’s sleep isn’t just one of life’s small pleasures; it’s also a necessary foundation to how we function throughout the day that […]

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It’s Heart Health Month: The Link Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Health

It’s Heart Health Month, and that means it’s time to focus on the health of our cardiovascular system. Some of the changes menopause brings are […]

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What I do when I get the Flu

Since international travel opened up again, the cases of influenza or ‘the flu’ as we commonly call it has escalated this winter, after record low […]

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How Do Various Foods Impact Hot Flushes? Try These Suggestions to Relieve Symptoms

One of the great gifts menopause brings to us is a fluctuating occurrence of hot flushes (note the sarcasm). Also known as vasomotor symptoms, hot […]

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How to Build an Easy Rainbow Salad: A Guide

Salad is enjoying a moment in the sun. It takes just a single scroll through social media to see the number of recipes that have […]

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5 Ways to Add Incidental Exercise into Your Daily Routine

Whether you’re years into your menopause journey or just at the beginning, understanding which tools and strategies can help to alleviate your symptoms is paramount. […]

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Hearing Health

The start of a new year is always a good time to take a closer look at our overall health and make a commitment to […]

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6 Expert Tips for Handling Hot Flushes and Night Sweats in Summer

While there’s plenty to love about living in Australia, summer can certainly bring the heat. It’s not uncommon for us to spend December-February talking about […]

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What is the Rainbow Diet? Analysing the Myriad Health Benefits

If there’s one box the rainbow diet immediately ticks, it’s visual appeal. This form of eating is often referenced by health professionals who commonly advise […]

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3 Wellness Practices to Kickstart 2023 with a Fresh Mindset

While much ado can be made about the beginning of a new year, it does present us with an opportunity to evaluate what is and […]

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Why is Dementia More Common in Women? Exploring the Link with Menopause

Did you know that women have a higher risk than men of being diagnosed with dementia? 65% of those with dementia are females. One of […]

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3 Useful Tips for Beating Festive Stress This Holiday Season

The summer holidays and the Christmas season can be a beautiful time of year. Your family traditions may involve elaborate meals full of recipes handed […]

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Consider Group Fitness: Exploring The Benefits and Variety Available

Exercising before, during or after menopause can offer many health benefits that are both physical and mental. For women who are in these varying stages […]

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The Year That Was

Can you believe it’s January already? 2022 seems to have flown past even quicker than the last. Before we race headlong into 2023, I thought […]

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Celebrating the Humble Chickpea: Health Benefits and a Simple Hummus Recipe

You may have one of the most versatile ingredients you’ll need this summer already sitting in your cabinet – and you don’t even know it. […]

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What is Soluble Fibre and Why is it so Important During Menopause?

If you’re approaching menopause, or already experiencing menopause, you’re probably receiving advice from all angles. While some of it may be more effective than others, […]

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Recipe – Chia Pudding

Chia puddings are a fabulous breakfast because all the work (and there’s not much of it) is done the night before! Chia seeds are low […]

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Importance of Hobbies for over 50s

Are you living life at a cracking pace? Like me, do you find there never seems to be enough hours in the day to accomplish […]

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Insulin resistance

What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that is released from the pancreas when we eat food containing sugar. It regulates the blood sugar (glucose) […]

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Osteoporosis and Menopause: How Hormonal Replacement Therapy Can Help

As women age and experience menopause, they’re likely to notice many significant changes in their bodies. While some of these changes may be temporary for […]

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Special Announcement

Over the last 3 years the COVID pandemic has seen us go through one of the toughest periods in living memory. Thankfully we are coming […]

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Recipe: Tofu Poke Bowl

This tofu poke bowl is a delicious and nutritious plant-based meal, containing tofu and wholegrains for phytonutrients and a variety of coloured vegetables for different […]

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My Brush with Royalty

I will always remember where I was when I heard the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. At 96 years […]

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Phytoestrogens

What are phytoestrogens? Phytoestrogens are substances found in plant-based foods that have a similar chemical structure to oestrogen in a woman’s own body and have […]

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5 Breath Techniques for Anxiety

Breathing is an automatic function that is controlled by the respiratory centre of the brain. When we are feeling stressed or anxious, our breathing rate […]

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The FIVE Hacks to Happiness

When new clients come to me for goal setting, one of the goals many of them want is to have more happiness in their lives. […]

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How to be Positive

I’ve been lucky enough to not only meet many of my childhood idols and spend one-on-one time with them during media interviews but there have […]

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Stress and not just mental health

Stress can be defined as any event or series of events, physical or emotional, and usually happens in a situation or event where we don’t […]

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Tip – 9 Ways to Improve Back Pain

Limit Bed Rest Stay active – Intermittent short-term low-back pain can actually be better with gentle movement and limited bed rest. Mike Flippin, MD, an […]

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What I do when I get the Flu

Since international travel opened up again, the cases of influenza or ‘the flu’ as we commonly call it has escalated this winter, after record low […]

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Pain in Menopause

Pain can be described as unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury. Everyone who has experienced pain knows what it is, but everyone’s pain […]

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