Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Collagen: Is It Worth the Hype? What Every Woman Should Know About Collagen, Healthy Ageing and Joint Health Walk through any health food store, pharmacy, or social media feed and you’ll likely see collagen supplements everywhere. From powders and capsules to beauty drinks and protein bars, collagen has become …
The Hidden Posture Habits Causing Your Neck Pain (and What to Do About Them)
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East You wake up feeling okay. You grab your phone to check messages…Sit at the kitchen bench scrolling with your coffee…Drive to work…Spend a few hours at your desk… And then it hits. That dull ache at the base of your neck.The tightness across your shoulders.The headache that creeps in …
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Why You Wake Up Stiff in the Mornings (and what to do about it)
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Waking up feeling stiff, sore, or “older than you are” is incredibly common—especially in your 40s, 50s and beyond. Many people assume it’s just part of ageing… but that’s not the full story. In reality, morning stiffness is often your body giving you important feedback about how well you’re …
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Why Your Joints Hurt More in Perimenopause (and What Helps)
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East If you’re in your 40s or early 50s and noticing that your joints feel stiffer, achier or slower to recover, you’re not imagining it. Many women are surprised when neck pain, shoulder tension, back pain or sore hips suddenly appear during perimenopause — even if they have always been …
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Why Your Next Holiday Might Be the Best Thing for Your Spine
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East The Modern “Busy Badge of Honour” Picture this: It’s 6am.You’re already planning the day — kids, work, errands — before you’ve even had coffee. You rush.You juggle.You check your phone before you open your eyes. Before you know it, your shoulders are tense, your back is sore, and your …
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The Power of Rest and Recovery: Why Taking Time Off is Essential for Your Health
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Meet Sarah. Like many women today, she juggles a demanding job, family responsibilities, and a busy social calendar. She’s always on the go, pushing herself through one task after another, fueled by caffeine and sheer determination. But lately, it’s starting to catch up with her. She’s exhausted, struggling to …
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10 Hacks to Relieve Neck Pain and Restore Life to the Fullest Again
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Neck pain affects millions of people worldwide. According to a study published by the Global Burden of Disease, neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability globally, affecting around 30% of people each year (Global Burden of Disease, 2017). For those of us navigating busy lives in Burwood …
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Understanding and Reducing Pain from Inflammation: 5 Natural Tips
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Inflammation is a natural response by your body to protect itself from harm. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to persistent pain and discomfort. As a wellness Chiropractor and Nutritionist in the Blackburn and Burwood area, I frequently see patients struggling with pain caused by inflammation. The …
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Understanding and Overcoming Elbow Pain with Chiropractic Care
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East The Daily Struggle with Elbow Pain Elbow pain can significantly disrupt your daily routine, making simple tasks feel like daunting challenges. Whether you’re opening jars, playing sports, or even just turning a door handle, the persistent discomfort can slow you down and impact your quality of life. But it …
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Reclaim Your Life: Managing Back Pain from Osteoarthritis with Chiropractic Care
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Back pain can be a real drag. It’s not just an inconvenience—it can significantly slow down your life, making simple tasks like bending down to tie your shoes, lifting groceries, or even sitting comfortably a challenge. For those of us in the Burwood area, seeking relief from this debilitating …
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Easing the Pain: How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Shoulder pain can be a real hindrance, affecting everything from lifting your groceries to simply reaching up to grab a cup from the cabinet. For many, this discomfort is due to a common condition known as shoulder impingement syndrome. This syndrome can be particularly frustrating because it often worsens …
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Unlocking the Power of Sleep: A Key to Balancing Sugar and Revitalizing Your Health
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Sleep – it’s that magical reset button for both body and mind. Yet, in our fast-paced lives, it often gets relegated to the back burner. As a Functional Nutritionist and Chiropractor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact sleep has on overall health and well-being. Let’s delve into why catching …
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Understanding Headaches: Exploring Causes and Chiropractic Solutions
Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Are persistent headaches putting a damper on your daily life, leaving you searching for effective relief? Headaches, ranging from bothersome nuisances to incapacitating pains, can disrupt your routine, mood, and overall wellness. If you’re in the Burwood area and seeking solutions for chronic headaches, you’re not alone. With over …
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Discover the Secret to Beating Low Back Pain!
Discover the Secret to Beating Low Back Pain Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Are you among the millions of people who suffer from low back pain? If so, you’re not alone. Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. From desk …
What is that Cracking Noise when I am Adjusted?
What is the cracking noise when my spine is adjusted? Anthea Holder – Chiropractor, Burwood East Chiropractic care has long been recognized as a holistic approach to health and wellness, focusing on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Through manual adjustments, chiropractors aim to restore proper alignment to the spine and other joints, …
Real Food Choices Made Simple
Navigating the Grocery Aisle: Simplifying Real Food Choices for Everyday Life In today’s fast-paced world, making healthy food choices can feel like navigating a maze of conflicting information and marketing ploys. According to recent surveys conducted Australian Bureau of Statistics, only 6.5% of adults in Australia consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each …
Lessons Learned From Exercise
Lessons Learned from Exercise: The Path to Progress Through Consistency Did you know that only about 24% of Australians meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity set by the Australian Government Department of Health? Despite the well-known benefits of exercise, many struggle to maintain a consistent routine. However, I’ve discovered firsthand that consistency is the …
Joint Stiffness – Causes and Solutions
Understanding Joint Stiffness: Causes and Solutions Joint stiffness is a common complaint affecting people of all ages, often hindering mobility and impacting daily activities. According to recent studies conducted by leading health organizations, such as the Arthritis Foundation, joint stiffness affects millions worldwide, with prevalence increasing as individuals age. In this article, we delve into …
Subluxations – What are they?
SUBLUXATIONS – what are they? As the saying goes, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to our health. Did you know that a significant percentage of the population grapples with subluxations, those subtle yet impactful spinal misalignments? In this article, I am going to give you my advice on subluxation management. What subluxations are, …
How to reduce osteoarthritic discomfort
“How to Reduce Osteoarthritis Discomfort: 7 Techniques for Improved Quality of Life” Osteoarthritis is a widespread joint condition impacting millions of individuals globally, with more than 32.5 million adults in the United States alone enduring its discomfort, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective management of osteoarthritis is essential for …
Are all patients adjusted the same way?
Are All Patients Adjusted the Same Way? Chiropractic care is individualized for each and every patient. Where you need an adjustments and how that adjustment is done will vary greatly from person to person. It is like asking a hairdresser “Does every client get the same hair cut?” Every client that visits the hairdresser will …
Are stand-up desks a good idea?
Are Stand-Up Desks a Good Idea? Yes. (With a few caveats) Before I rant about the benefits of stand-up desks, why is sitting so bad? Why has sitting been pronounced as the new smoking? Research has shown that sitting is detrimental to your overall health. Some of the listed side effects of prolonged sitting …
Speed Up Your Recovery
Speed up your recovery The first way to decrease your recovery time is to get adjusted. When your spine moves well and your nervous system is free from interference your body can heal and repair more efficiently. If we assume you are already getting adjusted, then what can you do for yourself to speed up …
Chiropractic for Children
Chiropractic for Children Why children need Chiropractic Care Have you watched children as they run, and fall? Jump and fall? Play and fall? On average children will fall 2500 times before the age of 3. Of those falls, three of them will be more serious like falling off the changing table, off the bed or …
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Reduce Inflammation
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Reduce Inflammation. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s way to fight bugs, germs, and foreign invaders (including cells made that shouldn’t be there, like cancer cells), it also helps heal damaged tissues from injury. This sounds good, doesn’t it? That’s because a healthy inflammatory response IS GOOD. Your inflammatory …
The Importance of Rest Days
The Importance of Rest Days. I spend much of my time talking to clients about the importance of exercise. It is definitely important for virtually all aspects of your health. Before I tell you that rest days are good, here are some reminders of the benefits of exercise. Reduced risk of heart disease Better metabolism …
Health Care vs Sick Care
Health Care vs Sick Care Most new patients start chiropractic care looking to get out of pain. They want chiropractic care so they can stop being sick! = Sick Care. Many of my repeat clients have a preventative or wellness check-up to ensure they stay well. = Health Care. What’s the difference? The difference is …
The BEST Desk Stretches
Grab your FREE copy of my Best Desk Stretches! I know that you are working hard and that your desk may not be the most comfortable set-up! So these stretches can be done at your desk or wherever you feel like stretching. Even if you have the most ergonomically perfect desk set up your body …
Do your suffer from Jaw Pain?
Do you suffer from Jaw Pain? Many people suffer from pain in or around the jaw. But not all jaw problems cause pain only. Other symptoms of jaw issues are: Headaches Neck pain Shoulder pain Light sensitivity Sound sensitivity Earache Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Dizziness Causes of Jaw problems are varied. As a …
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common issue in today’s society. But you don’t have to suffer. Treatments are available. A chiropractor could be the best solution for you. Possible Causes of Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can be caused by a number of reasons. Some of these include: Slouching posture Forward head postures Inflammed bursae Osteoarthritis Traumatic …
2 Good and 3 Bad Sleeping Postures
Have you ever woken up in the morning with a sore back, a spasmed neck, or an aching shoulder? Likely the position you are sleeping in is poor. This post will cover 2 good sleeping postures and 3 bad sleeping postures. Discover if your favourite position is good or bad! There are definitely …
Workspace Posture
Workspace Posture: The benefits of an ergonomically correct desk. Due to long-running COVID-19 lockdowns and persistent calls to work from home caused by ongoing outbreaks, the majority of Australians have spent the past three years working between home and office locations, with the risks to the health of those not working in ergonomically correct workspaces …
Chiropractic or Physiotherapy?
Chiropractic or Physiotherapy? Who should you see? If only I had a dollar for the number of times I have been asked this question. To understand the answer to this question let’s dive into the benefits of each profession. What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic focuses on the function of your spine and its effect on …
Roast Pumpkin and Apple Soup
This Roast Pumpkin and Apple Soup soup is simple, the cutting and roasting of the vegetables does take a little time. But once it is made it will make at least 6-8 serves! You can make it dairy-free by swapping out the greek yoghurt for coconut milk and use a nut milk. If you prefer …
Lacking energy? Tired in the afternoons?
Lacking in energy? Do you feel tired in the afternoons? Are you struggling to drag yourself out of bed in the morning? Are you experiencing tiredness and hunger throughout the day despite eating breakfast lunch and dinner? “You deserve to experience more energy so you can win each and every day. So you can get …
Preventative Spinal Care.
Want to maintain your spinal health? Did you know that chiropractic care can be a preventative spinal care option? Meaning you don’t have to wait until you’re suffering from neck pain to seek help for it. Whether you’re a new or existing chiropractic patient, if you’re eager to maintain your neck health before it becomes …
Do you wake up with pain?
Do you wake up in pain? Is bad sleep posture slowing you down? A good night’s sleep is essential for good health and overall wellbeing. However, is poor sleeping posture slowing you down? A poor night’s sleep can significantly impact a healthy and supported neck. From old mattresses to incorrect sleeping positions, bad posture and inadequate …
Text Neck? Consider a Chiro.
Is your neck aching from endless browsing, swiping and texting? Do you wake up with a stiff neck from poor sleep? Maybe you’ve been practising some bad habits lately? This Spinal Health Week (23-29 May) we are asking our patients and community to Consider a Chiro. For Text neck, consider a Chiro. Research shows …
Neck Pain and Chiropractic
Neck Pain – Chiropractic Care Dr. Anthea Holder – Chiropractor Burwood Neck pain is very common, affecting 30% to 50% of adults in the general population in any given year. Chiropractic can be an effective treatment and management of neck pain. What causes neck pain: The neck is the spine portion between the head …
Sweet Potato Stacks
There is nothing like having visitors over to prompt you to clean the house. Am I right? We had our first dinner guests for at least 18 months last weekend. Our house got a thorough clean-up! But truthfully, we cleaned then I cooked. That was the wrong way round. Because by the time I finished …
Back to School – health checklist
Back to School Healthy Checklist. Every January millions of Australian children, including some of my very own patients from my chiropractic clinic in Burwood East, go back to school. With fresh books and polished shoes, it is a very exciting time. While our kids are busy learning their times tables, developing, and growing it is …
Apple Muffins
A gluten-free, nut-free and refined-sugar-free muffin that is guilt-free. These muffins are so healthy you can have them at any time of the day. Breakfast muffins, afternoon tea muffins, supper muffins. I like them as a quick and easy breakfast muffin the best. After baking I freeze them individually so I can grab one when …
Apricot Protein Bliss Balls
The holiday season is drawing to a close with summer days still shining bright but full weeks of work starting to become a normal routine again. Are you heading back into the office? Or are you still working from home? Either way these little snacks balls are a great way to curb the hunger pangs …
Crustless Spinach and Prosciutto Quiche
I have completely skipped Christmas this year. Sorry, so instead I thought I would link you back to some of my favourite recipes for the season that I have posted previously. Holiday Breakfasts can be longer and savoured. Why not try these morning waffles – Apple Pie Waffles Treats that look great to take with …
I’m back in the clinic with new hours!
I’m back in the practice. Are you looking for a Chiropractor in Burwood East? After my enforced closure due to my husband catching Covid, I am back! To all those wondering, I never caught it. I was PCR tested three times in the two weeks following his diagnosis, but I was negative on every test, …
Beef & Pepper Stir-fry
When you finish work late and when you get home, cooking dinner is the last thing you want to do. You need a quick and easy dinner. I have you… This stir fry is quick, easy and nutrient-dense and tasty as………. It is husband approved in my house. Like nearly all my …
Mango Sorbet
With the weather warming up I thought I would share my simple Mango Sorbet recipe. Most of the time involved is in freezing the mango in the freezer. But once frozen this can be made and served in a matter of 5 minutes. All you need is a food processor. No ice-cream churn is required. …
Turmeric Fruit Nut & Seed Loaf
I have been in quarantine with my husband who caught COVID so I have been in recipe creating mode. This has been one of the successes. There were quite a few failures, the gluten-free chocolate chip muffins were a complete failure. I know, anything with chocolate couldn’t possibly be a failure. But in this case, …
Life at home with COVID – Part 2
Things got worse before they got better! My post last week stated that Hubster’s symptoms were flu-like, but they got a lot worse before they got better. He has had aching legs and back with stabbing pains in his leg muscles. He was feverish with fevers that reached 39.7 degrees. He was hot, sweaty, and …
Life at home with COVID
I truthfully never thought I would be writing to you about my at-home experience with covid. I secretly hoped I would be able to get a natural immunity. But I never actually thought it would happen. But here we are. I yet am not covid positive. But I am caring for my husband who has …
Is Chiropractic Care safe in Pregnancy?
Chiropractic care can be a safe and effective treatment for the musculoskeletal pains of pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time of great change in a mother’s body. It is preparing and creating a comfortable and safe environment for a growing baby. Chiropractic care may be a wonderful addition to your health care during pregnancy. The changes …
Sciatica, back and leg pain.
Do you suffer from any of these sciatica symptoms? searing pain down the back of your leg struggling to get out of your chair without back pain that shoots down into your hamstring and calf tingling, numbness, weakness, or burning pain down your leg Chiropractic care may be able to help you. What is sciatica? …
What to Expect at your First Chiropractic Appointment
What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Appointment A first chiropractic appointment is very similar to other healthcare providers. A typical new patient visit consists of four components. Health history, where we will ask you questions about your health concerns and health history. We will go over the information you have provided on the forms that …
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How to prevent and ease Tension Headaches
Are you suffering from tension headaches? You know the ones; they start in your neck with tension building until you can feel it around your head right into your eyes and temples. They can pound or ache and they only get worse the longer you sit at your desk and try to work! You lose …
Matcha Truffles
What is better than a 3 pm munchie treat that is healthy and yummy. This recipe for Matcha Truffles is quick and easy and you can store them in the freezer. That way you can have them on hand when the munchies strike! A healthy guilt-free sweet treat for those 3 pm munchies. Gluten-free, …
7 Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor
Do you need to visit a chiropractor? The meaning of the word Chiropractic in Greek is ‘cheri’ (hand) and praktiki (practice) – done by hand. This is a very accurate description of chiropractic care. Chiropractors use their hands to examine and treat the health conditions related to the spine (and other bones) muscles, joints, and …
How Chiropractic can help you maintain good posture
Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. Healthy posture requires the correct balance of muscle activation against gravity. Our everyday movements and positions can result in poor postural habits and lead to pain and potentially permanent damage. A healthy posture helps us stand, walk, sit and …
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Just Add Water
Your body is designed to be healthy. Your body is made up of cells, lots and lots of cells. If you give them what they need, you will have a healthy body! What are the requirements for healthy cells? Water is at the top of that list; water is an essential element for the health …
Roast Pumpkin Soup with Garlic Greek Yoghurt
What better than warm and nourishing soup on a cold and wintery day? I love a hearty bowl of soup. When I was younger one of my favourite dinners was a bowl of tomato soup (yes, it was probably Campbells from a can) and toasted cheese sandwiches. I skip the toasted cheese these days, …
How to enjoy treats as part of a healthy eating plan
What do you classify as a treat? What makes a treat a treat? Is a treat inherently bad for you? The diet culture has truly warped our minds around food. As I was growing up I had a strong feeling of food being good or bad for me. I’m not sure it was taught …
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Spicy Beef Burgers
Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner? This is a super easy recipe. It is simply, throw it all in a bowl, mix it together, roll it into balls, and pan-fry. YES, it really is that simple. The hardest part is just making sure you have the herbs and spices. And truthfully, you …
4 Nutritional Tips to Improve Depression
The W.H.O organisation defines depression as “Depression is a common mental disorder affecting more than 264 million people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. It can also disturb sleep and appetite; tiredness and poor concentration are common. Depression is a leading …
Bone Broth – Two Ways
Bone Broth, why is it exclaimed to be the elixir of life? What is it in bone broth that makes it so good for you? Let’s start with what actually makes up bone broth. Typically bone broth is made from the bones of an animal, bird or fish. The bones are boiled in water for …
Stop blocking your own path to success!
Want to eat healthily? But keep reaching for the chocolate? Want to exercise? But the latest Netflix series is calling your name? Want to get organised? But there is too much to do? I still remember when I was 16 and learning to drive. My Dad took me out for practice, (after the obligatory …
Apple Galette
Dessert time!!! It’s cold and wintery again here in Melbourne, and we are again in lockdown. So it’s time to bake a warm delicious dessert. But this one is free from refined sugars and gluten. It is certainly NOT lacking in its decadence as a delicious dessert. It tastes divine alone or with some heavy …
How to naturally boost your mood.
Are you feeling like you are in chronic pain? Do you feel dissatisfied with life? Are you feeling unloved and distant from everyone? Are your moods fluctuating frequently? If you said yes, you will like this article on how to naturally boost your mood!! The problems above are very common, I hear them from …
Goats Cheese & Turkey Quinoa Bake
Are you gluten-free and missing some grains in your diet? Are you looking for a tasty dinner that can be prepared and frozen for a quick dinner another night? Do you want to know more about what quinoa is? Why is it so popular? How can you cook it? Then this is the blog post …
Do you wake up stiff and sore?
Are you waking up stiff and sore in the mornings? Do you feel like you are older than your years? Does it take you at least 5 minutes to get moving? Is a hot shower required before you feel like you can move? One reason for all this morning stiffness could be related to what …
Chicken Parmigiana Meatloaf
Who doesn’t love a chicken parmigiana? Dripping in cheese coated in crispy fried breadcrumbs. I love a fantastic chicken parma. But they don’t love me. I am at my healthiest when I am gluten-free and when I avoid nasty vegetable oils like canola. Unfortunately, most of the traditional parma’s at your favourite pub are fried …
3 Layer Chilli Bake
Hasn’t it turned cold? It’s time to start the winter comfort cooking. I personally love the baked casserole dishes with potato and meat, all things warming and cosy. Today your recipe is aimed to warm you up from the inside. To add extra warmth it contains chilli. Feel free to add more or less depending …
Slow Bowels? Estrogen Dominance?
Slow bowels? Only pooping every few days? Are you also noticing? Heavy painful periods Swollen tender breasts Increased body fat on hips and thighs Headaches/migraines Mood swings creating irritability or impatience Did you know your slow bowel movements could be creating these signs of estrogen dominance? When your body is done with the estrogen it …
Banana Coconut Bread
I’ll let you in on a secret… I sometimes break my own gluten-free rule! Banana bread has been a long time love of mine and whenever I go to an airport I allowed myself a slice of banana bread and coffee. It is a treat that I savour and enjoy thoroughly. But I haven’t been to the …
Zucchini Waffles
Brunching out with my hubby is my favourite treat. But during these seemingly endless lockdowns, I have learnt to make my own brunches at home. Waffles have fast become a quick and easy, yet very tasty treat! These waffles are savoury and served perfectly alone or topped with poached eggs and a side of bacon! …
Balancing Hormones with Vitamin D
As a nutritionist and a chiropractor, I talk with many women in pain and struggling with hormonal issues. Nutritional sufficiencies are key to hormonal health, inflammation control, and whole-body health. If you don’t feed your body with the nutritional building blocks it requires to perform its daily functions it cannot expect it to work optimally! …
Thai Pork Meatballs – with ginger and honey sauce
As the year gets underway I am finding less and less time for cooking. Batch cooking meals that can be frozen or eaten as leftovers in many different forms is fast becoming my way again after some summer holiday bliss. These meatballs are great eaten with rice or cauliflower rice, or you could pop them …
Breaking free of stress
I see a lot of female clients that are stressed! This stress causes an imbalance of hormones creating a cascade of side effects including weight-loss resistance, frazzled brain, inability to focus, lethargy, sugar and coffee cravings, exhaustion, anxiety, and many other symptoms. When these amazing women try to address the symptoms they get nowhere. They …
Zucchini & Eggplant Lasagne
Well Christmas is over and I have been preparing for a new year. Part of my planning making sure we have healthy options at home and on hand for a quick dinner when I have a late night at work. Because, if you are anything like me, the last thing I want to do when …
Slow metabolism? – How lifting weights can help.
“I have a slow metabolism” A phrase I have caught myself saying and hear often from my clients. What does it mean? What is metabolism really? How does it affect your weight? I have often felt I have a slow metabolism. I have decided that if a famine hit Australia, I would be fine. My …
Raspberry Bliss Balls
The Christmas parties are in full swing. I have been on dessert duties a few times now. These raspberry bliss balls have made a showing twice. I like to take a dessert I know I can eat without feeling guilty! A healthy alternative to Rum balls. Paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free.
Wellness Care – How does Chiropractic help?
What is Wellness? Is it just a fancy word for feeling good, or a hippy term for spiritual enlightenment? Dictionary.com says wellness is: noun the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort. an approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed …
Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles
Christmas is just around the corner and the parties have begun. These truffles can be made and stored in the freezer so you can take a batch along to a party for a gluten-free treat, or give away as a gift. Believe me, you don’t want them at home for too long as you will …
Wombok Slaw – with dried cherries
I found dried cherries at my local “The Source” bulk wholefoods store and I just had to buy some. But then I had to decide what to make with them. The sweet yet tart flavour lent well to a savoury dish that needed a boost. So I decided to put them in my Christmas Slaw …
4 tips to a healthy Christmas – without compromising on the fun factor
Christmas and all its feasting will soon be upon us. Getting through the Christmas season without feeling bloated, frumpy, or like you are about to explode, can be quite a challenge. But today I am going to help you succeed and enjoy the silly season with all its fun and frivolity! My top …
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Creole Baked Snapper
Fresh fish is not often seen on our dinner table. But after developing this recipe and cooking it with freshly caught fish by my brother-in-law , I think it might become a staple! Fish is high in protein and the most easily absorbable protein too. So if you need to increase your protein and your …
Morning Rituals – how to set your day up for success
IMAGINE THIS… The alarm goes off, beep, beep, beep. It hurts your ears. You press snooze. Just 5 more minutes so that you can wake up refreshed! But to no avail, the alarm goes off again in 5 minutes, beep, beep, beep. No still not refreshed. But this time you know that if you don’t …
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Simple Roast Beef
This roast beef is so simple. The hands on cooking time is about 3 minutes. The oven does the rest for you! I love cooking up a beautiful roast beef and then I slice it up for lunches and dinners through out the coming week. This weeks roast made at least 6 meals! Succulant …
5 Tips to Better Quality Sleep
For thousands of years the cycle of wake and sleep was dictated by the sun. The light enabled activity and safety and the darkness was a time to hide away, rest, recoup and recover from the hard work of the day. This is the basis of our human genome. We are wired to sleep several …
The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle
I often talk about the benefits of movement, I generally like to focus people on the positives of behaviour change. That’s just me. I like to look at the happy and positive side of life! But sometimes we need to hear the truth. The truth about the lack of movement is that it kills. The …
Spicy Chicken Burger
Having a quick and easy recipe that you can cook then store and eat all week is my favourite type of cooking. With my busy lifestyle with two jobs and working odd hours means I often want dinner on the table quickly. This dinner can be made from scratch and ready to eat in approximately …
Do I need to exercise?
I have been working through my own “Thrive After 35” program leading up to Christmas. In this program, there are 4 main pillars of health building to get women over 35 feelings fantastic in their own skin again. One of the pillars is movement. Moving our bodies is vital for health. As a chiropractor who works with …
Cinnamon Raisin and Cranberry Bread
Sometimes I just want a slice of fruit toast for breakfast. In my prior life when I ate as much as I liked of whatever I liked, I really enjoy a dense fruit toast slathered in butter. I used to struggle to eat just one or two slices of the gluten-filled, sugar-filled, factory-made, chemical-laden bread. …
BBQ Beef in the Pressure Cooker
Using a pressure cooker gives you all the tenderness of a slow cooker but in a fraction of the time. I love mine. When using a pressure cooker for big cuts of beef it is a good idea to release the pressure slowly. With the quick-release, it tends to lose some of the tenderness and …
Maple Dijon Slow Cooked Beef
Using my slow cooker is one of my favourite ways to get tender meat everytime. You could use any beef in this recipe, and chuck steak would work well as the cartilage and sinew would break down well and become so tender and flavorsome! Prepare in the morning and devour in the evening! Tender Beef …
Reading Labels: Is that food truly healthy?
I still remember as a child that I was not allowed to eat junk food. No McDonalds, no KFC, no Hungry Jacks, no Mars Bars, no Snickers (gross, who would want them anyway?), no Hot Dogs, no Jellybeans. I also remember we were allowed to pick out a sweet treat now and then. I used …
Chicken Liver Pate
Getting the nutritional benefits of organ meat can be challenging. Not everyone loves to eat brains, kidneys, or offal of any kind. But I do find most people can tolerate and maybe even enjoy some pate. You can make this recipe with any type of liver. Chicken tends to be very mild in its flavour profile …
Do I need to eat meat?
This is a hotly debated topic. I am not discussing the impact on the environment or religious views in this post, but rather I am looking at what our body needs are. Are we as humans’, herbivores (exclusively plant eaters), carnivores (exclusively meat/animal eaters), or are we omnivores (both plant and animal eaters)? I am …
Chicken San Choy Bow
I love Asian inspired food. I think it is the use of the sour and umami together. This recipe uses mirin sauce which is sweet rice wine. It is probably not technically paleo, but it does add a sweet touch to the sour of the rice wine vinegar and the umami (savory taste) of the …
Dill and Pickle Hummus
I love dip! It would have to be one of my most favourite ways to snack. I usually have it with vegetables, like cucumber, carrot, or capsicum. Occasionally I will bake some gluten-free crackers to have with it. But usually, I just try to increase the vegetable intake for the day with both the dip …
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup
When you are looking for an easy dinner with very little hands-on time. Then this slow-cooker dinner is perfect. It is a ‘throw-it-all-in’ and come back four hours later type of recipe. Yet it is full of nutrients and tastes divine. Did you know mushrooms are nearly a whole separate food group to themselves? They …
Pumpkin Spice Nice-Cream
As the weather starts to warm up, dessert is moving from warm winter puddings, to cool, smooth and refreshing ice-creams. This nice-cream is nice for your belly as it is dairy-free, refined sugar free and full of flavour. I always keep some frozen bananas so this can be whipped up at a moment’s notice. Enjoy. …
Reduce your Cancer Risk, Improve your Gut Health, Fight Infections, Maintain Immunity.
Sound good? Then you need…. Phytochemicals! Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive properties. They are non-essential nutrients, meaning that they are not required by the human body for sustaining life. But it may be argued that they are vital for good health. It is one thing to be alive and …
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I Don’t Follow the Traditional Food Pyramid
Can you think of a time when you couldn’t find any food to buy or eat? Believe it or not, a little over 100 years ago, there were a lot of people in Australia who didn’t have enough to eat. Food was not widely available. There weren’t multiple grocery stores in every town, and they …
Feeling Forgetful – especially since the Pandemic?
I have caught myself in the last few days and weeks walking into a room and having no idea why I am there. Was I getting a jumper? (nope, not cold) Was I getting a pen? (nope, it’s already in my hand) Was it to get a phone recharger? (nope, forgotten where I even put …
Is sugar really as bad as people are making it out to be?
Some people like David Gillespie Author of Sweet Poison – will say a firm YES. “Sugar is very bad news. It destroys (in this order), our teeth, our gut, our liver, our ligaments, our pancreas, our kidneys our blood vessels, our heart and eventually our brain. The science on all of this is now so uncontroversial, …
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7 ways to naturally boost your energy
Most women I know are running around ragged. They are tired yet wired. The spark in their eyes has gone and the bounce has disappeared out of their step. Does this sound like you? I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. These are some quick and easy tips …