We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health. But it continues to be the go-to tool for medical doctors, population researchers and personal trainers.
Why is such an imperfect tool still being used, and what should we use instead?
With one in 25 Australians diagnosed with epilepsy, would you know what to do if someone needed your help?
On Tuesday 10 October, Epilepsy ACT will hold community training in ‘Understanding and Managing Epilepsy’ and ‘Administration of Emergency Medication’ at Grant Cameron Community Centre in Holder.
Have you heard of mindful eating? Over the past 12 years, I’ve helped thousands of individuals to recover from digestive issues such as IBS and food intolerance. Mindful eating has been a powerful tool to transform these patients (and myself) from bloated and anxious to bloat-free and happy.Â
Do you ever feel there are just not enough hours in the day to meet the demands of work, family, and self-care? Are you operating in a state of chronically high stress? Acupuncture can switch on your body’s relaxation pathways and retrain your body and mind to access deep states of relaxation.
One of the best ways to start improving the health of your microbiome (the diverse range of organisms found in your gut) is to regularly consume fermented foods with your meals. Fermentation only requires basic ingredients and a bit of patience.
Did you catch the news about aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener being declared a possible cancer risk according to the World Health Organization? Aspartame is used in thousands of products including popular carbonated drinks like Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pepsi Max as well as chewing gums and ice-creams.
