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.
When it comes to healthcare, we are lucky to have a wealth of information and options at our fingertips. If you prefer to be an active participant in your health, one of the best ways is to ask your healthcare practitioners for more information.
Did you know, the common cold is the most prevalent viral infection in the world with over 200 variations of the virus. Add to that the seasonal variations of the flu and...
Exam time is looming for senior students across the Canberra region; for a brief break from studying, St Francis Xavier College (SFX) treated their students to a morning of carefree fun.
Cold therapy or cryotherapy is an ancient practice that has found its way to contemporary prominence. With the onset of the colder months in Canberra, what better time to explore its potential benefits.
I grew up in a household where cooking together and sharing meals was integral to family life. When attempting to recreate my grandmother’s delicious recipes, the true flavour only emerges when a very liberal dosing of salt is applied.
So, no doubt my formative years shaped my salt preferences. But isn’t salt bad for you? Let’s find out more.
Whilst the collapse of the plastic bag recycling facilities at major supermarkets has recently caught our attention, a more insidious environmental and health crisis is developing away from the headlines.
Plastics that enter...
Much like how asbestos was once seen as a good option for insulation, cooking on a gas stove is now proving to be an outdated health risk for the home.
Our health is our most valuable resource. When our health is threatened, it quickly becomes obvious that the things that tend to preoccupy us suddenly seem much less important. It’s in these...
Researchers are pushing for "nature prescription" programs to encourage people to spend time outdoors to improve their blood pressure and mental health.
Former dual international rugby league and rugby union player, Lisa Fiaola has joined the Canberra Raiders as the club's Women’s Wellbeing and Education Manager.
Thanks to rising cost of living, many Canberrans may find themselves turning to at-home methods of self-care to de-stress and look after their wellbeing. A recent study revealed which wellbeing-centred YouTube tutorials see the highest search volumes every month and University of Canberra’s Dr Vivienne Lewis explained why the highest-ranking methods work, and may be worth a try.
