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June is Lipoedema Awareness Month, a timely opportunity to shine a light on this often-misunderstood condition.
Lipoedema is a chronic disorder that affects the way fat tissue develops and behaves, almost exclusively in women. The underlying pathology involves an abnormal accumulation of subcutane...
When it comes to weight loss, we’ve all heard the mantra: eat less, move more. But if that really worked long-term, wouldn’t we all be at our goal weight by now?
The truth is, your body isn’t a simple calculator. It’s a finely tuned, adaptive biological system—and at the heart of this system are ho...
When we think about healthy aging, it’s not just about living longer—it’s about living well. It’s about having the energy, strength, and vitality to enjoy the best years of your life, doing what you love, with the people you care about. While genetics play a part, research shows that our daily habit...
As most of you know, we are all about health.
There is a fine line between toxic diet culture and changing behaviours to improve health.
At its heart, diet culture promotes weight loss at any cost. In other words, it doesn't matter how you get there as long as you lose weight. Subtext: “thin peopl...
This week, we want to talk about something that affects so many people, yet is so often misunderstood: ultra processed food addiction, sometimes called sugar addiction or carb addiction.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle with overeating foods like chocolate, chips, biscuits, takeaway pizza and e...
Ever found yourself thinking, “I know what I should be doing... so why can’t I stick with it?”
You’re definitely not alone.
It’s frustrating — you make healthy changes, feel good for a while, and then life gets busy or stressful, and old habits creep back in. It can leave you wondering if lasting ...
Dr Mary here.
As expert coaches, Dr Lucy and I have seen firsthand the transformative power of group coaching in helping our beautiful people achieve lasting health and well-being.
In our programs, including the 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance (starting later in May) group coaching is a cornerstone of...
Eating fish is a wonderful way to support your health, offering omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and essential vitamins. However, not all fish are equal when it comes to sustainability. Tasmanian-farmed Atlantic salmon, for example, has been linked to significant environmental damage, including ma...
Easter is nearly upon us.
As Easter rolls around, it’s totally normal to feel a mix of excitement and a little anxiety. The extra public holidays are good. The celebrations can be fun, but all the tempting treats—chocolate bunnies, eggs, mountains of hot cross buns—can make it tricky to stick to yo...
Dr Lucy here. I am a 57 yo menopausal woman and I’m embarrassed to say that as a doctor the menopause transition completely blindsided me. There was so much about menopause that I didn't know- even as a female GP until I was personally affected. This is why I have done so much extra training in Meno...
As we head into the school holidays, with Easter just around the corner, it's the perfect time to spend quality time with your kids in the kitchen.
I (Dr Mary) have two kids, aged 2 and 11.
I enjoy cooking with my kids, as long as it is not too onerous. Easy is key for me! I find cooking together ...
When we talk about reducing sugar intake, it's essential to understand that sugar encompasses both simple sugars and starches. Simple sugars, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose, are found naturally in foods like fruits and milk, or they can be added to processed foods. Starches, on the other h...
