Are Health Star Ratings Mandatory?
Health Star Rating is now Mandatory in Australia. The Dietitians of Australia are beyond pleased that the Food Ministers have greenlighted the mandate for the Health Star Rating (HSR). The Dietitians of Australia call themselves the leading voice in nutrition and dietetics. If this is leading the way by giving 5 HSR to ultra-processed foods […]
Looking at Metabolic Health May Be the Answer to Mental Health Conditions
Manic depression, known as bipolar disorder, has been treated with drugs and psychotherapy but a new study based out of Edinburgh University is seeing the mental health disorder as something quite different. Rather than treating it as a mental health issue, it is now being seen as a metabolic and circadian health issue. And that’s […]
The Relationship Between Biodynamic Farming and Nutrition
About 20 years ago I went to a friend’s place who was dabbling in biodynamic gardening. The one thing I remember is a large cauldron of liquid, and we had to stir it one way and then back the other for an hour. It was then sprinkled on the vegetable garden at some point under […]
A Look at Food Replacements – It’s Not Pretty
The human body is pretty incredible; you can feed it junk and it still keeps on going. But keep feeding it junk and it will eventually break down. Chronic disease is usually the result. In Australia, around 80% of the adult population over the age of 65 have a chronic disease. There is a disconnect […]
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.
