Gourmet Convenience Foods
“Theres nothing gourmet about gourmet foods.” I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to house sit for some friends recently. And yes I’ll admit it, the first thing I did was rummage and poke around in their pantry, fridge and freezer to see what ‘normal’ people are currently eating. I was quite shocked when […]
Emotional Self-care: how to be a better version of yourself
Is it just me? Or is life sometimes just one huge challenge? How come we argue? Why do we have to put up with confrontations and people bad-mouthing or hurting us? How come we lose it and behave in ways we do not like within ourselves? Why do we self-sabotage, overeat or choose the wrong […]
What is Andropause?
Men’s Menopause – Andropause Turning 40 is something we can’t avoid! There are a lot of changes happening in a man’s body at this point, particularly with hormones. Unfortunately, getting old is associated with changes in the HPG (hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal) axis which links to andropause/male menopause [1]. This means is that the body is not […]
The Humble Mushroom
Love them or hate them, the humble mushroom is an explosion of goodness and a tasty versatile ingredient! According to the Australian Mushroom Growers’ Association and Harvard’s School of Public Health, mushrooms are not a plant or an animal food, they are type of fungus containing substance called ergosterol. Ergosterol is comparable in structure to […]
Mental Health – It’s Complex!
Mental health is not just a hot topic, it’s a massive issue that isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, the mental health crisis seems to be getting worse not better. It’s a huge issue to tackle as an individual, a community and a country. So, what can we do about it? How can […]
So you think you’ve got mould? By Alexx Stuart
So you think you’ve got Mould? The number one topic we get in the messages and inbox are people sharing their discoveries of mould, or of suffering from chronic and strange illnesses with no answers. I want to thank you for understanding that I simply cannot get back to them all and reply with individual […]
The Dangers of a Sugar-Filled Diet
Silent Assassin: Don’t turn a blind eye to the dangers of a sugar-filled diet. I doubt there are any children these days who think smoking is healthy. Back in the 1950s though, cigarettes were considered socially acceptable. In the years following World War II, 80 percent of men smoked. The realisation of the health dangers […]
Why is Referencing So Important?
Why is Referencing So Important Many students I speak to find the referencing side of their assignments and articles challenging. They are wondering if they are formatting the reference list and citing sources correctly. They feel frustrated that so much importance is placed on referencing data in the correct manner. We know that it is […]
Meet The Seed Cycle: Natural Hormone Balance For Women
Meet The Seed Cycle: Natural Hormone Balance For Women The Seed Cycle is a small Australian business with a big mission of helping women feel their best, every day. All great things that bloom start with a small seed, and for our founder Melissa Kovacevic, this was planted at her wellness clinic, Functional Health Canberra. Melissa […]
Meet a Graduate- Melissa Kovacevic
My mission is to educate and inspire others to live an optimal healthy life.
Educating Children About Real Food – A Graduate’s Perspective
In this blog we feature an amazing graduate who is making an impact in her local schools and sporting communities, Over to you Rebecca ,,,, “It’s almost 12 months to the day where I had escaped the Victorian Winter for a week of warmth on the Sunshine Coast. I sat in an apartment and submitted […]
Meet A Graduate – Cheryl Stevens
We love hearing how our Functional Nutritional Academy students found the course and how they were able to integrate it into their lives, Over to you Cheryl… “My passion for health was ignited after the death of my mother in 2009. My faith in medical professionals was shaken. I became a detective, believing nothing and […]
Why A ‘Recovering Dietitian’ Found The Urge To Study Functional Nutrition
We often hear from people who ask us what the difference is between The Nutrition Academy courses and a degree based dietician course. Below is an account from a ‘recovering dietician’ who chose to study Functional Nutrition after she completed her degree…. over to you Marnie. How The Nutrition Academy’s Functional Nutrition course is different from […]
Marketing Genius – Know Your Why
It can be said that only when you know your ‘WHY’, will you find the courage to take the risks needed to get ahead in life/business and stay motivated. When things are going pear-shaped in your life and business, knowing your WHY can help refocus you back onto a positive trajectory. The Power of Purpose […]
What does the vagus nerve have to do with your health?
If Individuals are experiencing health issues such as fatigue, allergies, anxiety, gut issues, brain fog, or depression, then the vagus nerve is affected. When the vagus nerve isn’t performing at its optimal, we can experience a myriad of health issues. In conjunction with other aspects of your biology, increasing and stimulating the vagus nerve is an […]
Meet A Graduate – Rebecca Warke
We love hearing how our Functional Nutritional Academy students found the course and how they were able to integrate it into their lives, Over to you Rebecca… “Being a single mum of two kids and juggling part-time work as a Police Officer, creating a new health coaching business and maintaining my own health and fitness, […]
Meet A Graduate- Melinda Blundell from Emu Wellness
Making gut healing and nourishing food easy and delicious for the everyday person is what I’m passionate about. Since graduating from the Functional Nutrition Course I have especially loved running live interactive workshops in my Western Sydney community on fermenting and gluten-free wholefood cooking. It is an honour to be sharing my story, passion, tips […]
Stuart Gough – First student to complete the Microbiome Course
“You will absolutely love the Microbiome Course as critical-thinking again challenges beliefs and questions everything including the future direction of Health. If you are truly passionate about wellness, longevity and crave more understanding of the human body, then go with your gut-feeling!” Stuart completed the Functional Nutrition Course in December 2015 getting through the […]
