Tag: lifestyle

TWIW 189: Exercise 1.5x better than meds for depression

This Week In Wellness research from the University of South Australia showing that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than traditional counselling or medication therapies has led researchers to call for exercise to be the primary approach for managing depression. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230224/Physical-activity-more-effective-than-counseling-or-medications-to-manage-depression.aspx https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/16/bjsports-2022-106195

TWIW 123: Healthy Lifestyle Choices

This Week In Wellness I launch my new online community Healthy Lifestyle Choices. In a world full of information, misinformation, bias, hyperbole and conspiracy theories it is not hard to find information but it is hard to know which information to trust. And in a social media inspired world of echo chambers, where black and… Continue reading TWIW 123: Healthy Lifestyle Choices

TWIW 116: Too deadly for diabetes

This Week In Wellness urban Aboriginal diabetes lifestyle program Too Deadly for Diabetes is creating overwhelmingly positive results in regards to weight loss, blood pressure control and glycaemic control in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people using a low-cost easy to prepare diet and flexible exercise program, providing links to YouTube videos that were sent… Continue reading TWIW 116: Too deadly for diabetes

TWIW 96: Irish soil kills bacteria

This Week In Wellness soil from the West Fermanagh scarp-lands used in ancient Irish folk remedies contains several species of antibiotic producing organisms. The study published in MDPI Applied Microbiology conducted by the Traditional Medicine Group, a collection of scientists from Northern Ireland, Swansea University and Brazil have discovered new antibiotic producing species and believe… Continue reading TWIW 96: Irish soil kills bacteria

HP 98: Primal Alternative with Helen Marshall

Impostor syndrome. Ever had it? Perhaps you’re suffering from it now? Helen Marshall is no stranger to that feeling. However the past six years Helen has managed to push through that constant feeling to now has built an incredible business selling gluten-free foods. Today we hear the story of how Helen Marshall, the founder of… Continue reading HP 98: Primal Alternative with Helen Marshall

TWIW 89: The 10 most commonly taken drugs in Australia

This Week In Wellness Australian Prescriber published its annual list of the 10 most commonly taken and the 10 most costly prescription drugs for the Australian Government based on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme data collected between July 2019 and June 2020. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/dec/01/zoloft-enters-list-of-10-most-commonly-prescribed-drugs-in-australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2020-12-01/australias-most-commonly-prescribed-medicines-statins/12936626 https://www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/articles/top-10-drugs-2019-20 http://anmf.org.au/pages/the-facts-on-australias-health-spending#:~:text=Approximately%2040%25%20of%20Australia’s%20health,than%202%25%20spent%20on%20prevention

HP 92: What to do when you don’t feel like exercising?

Today you’ll learn the 5min rule. The rule that you put in place when you don’t want to exercise or when you feel TOO busy but know you need to move your body. Enjoy xx Got a question for me? … I’d love to answer it send it HERE Follow me: • Instagram • Facebook • Visit My Website… Continue reading HP 92: What to do when you don’t feel like exercising?

HP 83: Kylie Roberts – Founder of Aleenta Barre

The co-founder of Aleenta Barre and owner of the luxury Endota Spa Kylie Roberts always loves a challenge. From building on branding ideas at 1am to creating products that the market can resonate with, Kylie knows exactly what it’s like to run a business to global success. Starting the businesses came of her love of all… Continue reading HP 83: Kylie Roberts – Founder of Aleenta Barre

HP 66: How to stop the burn out? with Annette Lackovic

Annette I’ve been listening to your podcast for years and would love to know your advice on how to stop the burnout. I’m a single Mum of 3; I run my own successful business but if I stop the business will stop. I’m exhausted! I want to be a happier mother, I want to be… Continue reading HP 66: How to stop the burn out? with Annette Lackovic

TWIW 66: Lifestyle can reverse diabetes

This Week In Wellness a new study investigating the impact of lifestyle interventions for early stage type 2 diabetics has shown that nearly two thirds can achieve complete remission within 12 months. The study published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology comes on the back of many other studies in recent years showing… Continue reading TWIW 66: Lifestyle can reverse diabetes