International Women’s Day
There are many important and diverse dates in March to recognise and celebrate, from Labor Day and St Patrick’s Day to World Hearing Day and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tip – How to Eat an Iron-Rich Diet
Iron is a mineral found in a range of foods. It is used to transport oxygen around the body. It is also important for energy […]
How I Spend My Energy
Whether we’re moving or asleep our body uses energy. According to Healthinfo.com.au, the human body converts the food we consume into energy. The amount of […]
Iron – Are you deficient?
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, affecting mainly children, women of childbearing age, pregnant women, frequent blood donors and people with certain […]
Introducing Our Jump Start Weight Loss Program
We are so excited to launch our new Jump Start weight loss program! Designed in-house by AMC nutritionists and naturopaths, this program specifically supports weight […]
Recipe: Steamed Fish with Orange, Fennel and Roast Vegetable Salad
Steamed Fish with Orange, Fennel and Roast Vegetable Salad INGREDIENTS 150 g broad beans, frozen or fresh 1 tbsp of olive oil 1 leek, medium […]
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 […]
My Day on a Plate
I always know when winter is just around the corner when all the yummy summer fruits like cherries, red dragon fruit and mangoes disappear from […]
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 […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do you feel gloomy on a cloudy day and glum during the winter months? I know I can. Luckily, for some of us our ‘winter […]
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 […]
Welcome Back Sam!
Samantha is a highly educated Naturopath having graduated from Southern Cross University with a Bachelor of Naturopathy. She is passionate about understanding the human body […]
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 […]
Are You Losing the Plot?
I remember when I was in my 30s, my mother started to act strangely. I remember joking with my siblings that she was losing the […]
International Women’s Day
This year’s International Women’s Day (8th March) is as important and as relevant now as it was when it was first commemorated in New York […]
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 […]