Cyndi’s TEDTalk – Have you Seen It Yet?
Sometimes when you chat to people about their health, they often say that they can’t change because of their genes replying ‘My Mum’s overweight, so that’s why I’m heavy too, it’s in my genes’ or ‘My dad had a heart attack at 45, so now I’m prone to heart disease too.’ Some people just accept […]
Leptin 101: How This ‘Hunger Hormone’ May Be Preventing You From Losing Weight
[Updated August 2019] What is Leptin? Leptin is a hormone secreted by fat cells in white adipose tissue. Leptin is a master hormone and sends a signal to the hypothalamus in the brain to let it know how much fat is to be stored. It controls our hunger and feelings of satiety. What is Leptin’s […]
Free Nutrition Advice on the Medicare System
The Dietitians of Australia believe that everyone diagnosed with diabetes should have free access to nutritional advice through the Medicare system, at least 7 visits a year, with an accredited Dietitian. I agree people, not just those with diabetes, need more information on nutrition. What may become a problem for dietitians is that they will […]
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 […]
Boost Your Immune System This Winter
Boost Your Immune System This Winter With the cooler weather now upon us, we generally see an increase in colds and flu. You can certainly increase your chance of avoiding colds and flu this winter by having a stronger immune system. If you are run down, stressed and getting caught up in a busy lifestyle, […]
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 […]
Top 10 Natural Sources of Vitamin D
Top 10 Natural Sources of Vitamin D Vitamin D is different from other vitamins because our bodies can make most of what we need with enough exposure to sunlight. Australia is renowned for its sunny weather and outdoorsy, beach-loving lifestyle, yet research says that 23% – or 1 in 4 – of Australians are deficient in […]
Be the change you want to see in the world this Mother’s Day
Have we lost our way as mothers? Being a mum for the first time is a daunting process, and it doesn’t get any easier as the next lot of siblings arrive. As mothers, we have the ability to change the trajectory of not only our own children but the world. We for the most part […]
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 […]
Should I Do a Nutrition Degree through Formal Education?
I was talking with Alison this morning, a person that I see at the local coffee shop each day. Every morning, she is busily studying for an exam or preparing an assignment. She is a single mum of four and on occasion comes to our breathing/meditation group. Alison usually gets to the coffee shop before […]
Just Breathe: Why Conscious Breathing is Important
We can last days without water and sleep, weeks without movement, connection and food (the longest recorded fast lasted 13 months) and seasons without sunshine and darkness. But, the human body can only live minutes without breathing.
The Importance of Mechanism vs Vitalism
It’s important to consider the principles of vitalism and mechanism when it comes to health.
In this video Cyndi breaks down these principles further and gives interesting insight on how to use them in your daily life.
Take Responsibility for Your Future
Food, nourishment and lifestyle plays a vital role in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and autoimmunity. Diet is one of the significant risk factors for premature death and disability around the globe.
