Many people, busy mums and dads especially, lack sufficient sleep. Studies show if you do not receive 6-8 hrs (preferably 8 hrs) each night, your exhaustion puts your body into ‘survival’ mode, increasing levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol stimulates the body’s need for fuel, which translates into increased appetite – usually for food [...]
Yoga is a millenium old lifestyle practice that not only strengthens bodies but also calms the mind. It is not only for adults. Children benefit greatly from the practice of stretching, breath control and mind relaxation techniques. Children live in a fast-paced adult world, full of pressure to perform academically and to participate in competitive [...]
Here are some tips on common accidents around the home with babies and young children and how they can be avoided. Baby safe – “Baby-Proof” the home It’s okay to be overwhelmed by the plethora of baby-proofing products available, however, the last thing you want is for your home to look and feel like “Fort [...]
Sunshine Coast dietitian offers top tips on managing sweet treats The three R’s come to mind when we think of Valentine’s Day: roses, romance – and ridiculously delicious treats. From candy hearts to boxes of chocolate, the February 14 holiday has become an occasion for giving and getting sweets. For those trying to keep to [...]
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The New Year is always an exciting time. A time to start a fresh, become that perfect wife, husband and parent, full of energy, healthy and happy. Time to reflect on the changes we need and want, and resolve to follow through on them. There are no surprises that weight loss and getting fit are [...]
S- STEADY does it. It has been proven that a steady weight loss of no more than 1kg per week is realistic and achievable. Fad diets or shake diets can result in a quick loss of weight, but this loss is not all fat and not maintained long term. U- UNDERSTAND what you put in [...]
There are so many opportunities for children to become involved in Physical Activity these days, where do you start? Which are best? How much is too much? How can I fit it in with their other extra-curricular activities and not push them too hard? It is important that children are exposed to different types of [...]
One of the most common grievances from mothers of young children is that they feel overwhelmed with the role of mothering, and feel like they have lost themselves in the complexities of looking after children. Some women say they feel selfish if they put their needs first, and delay returning to work, or getting back [...]
Mums regularly chat about how their body used to be. How they just can’t seem to tone up those flabby bits. How they have no time to exercise like they used to.
