Understanding The Missing Pieces of Perimenopause Perimenopause is often spoken about as a purely hormonal story. But for many women, that explanation alone doesn’t fully capture what’s happening in their bodies. Yes, shifting levels of oestrogen and progesterone play an…
Confused about protein? You’re not the only one! Protein is one of the hottest topic in women’s health right now, and for good reason. We need it for so many functions in our body, and it’s key to thriving through…
Lifestyle medicine is an emerging area of medicine, that focuses on using evidence based healthy lifestyle changes to prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic diseases. Instead of just managing symptoms with medications, lifestyle medicine aims to address the root causes…
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice about sugar? You’re not alone! With so much buzz about sugar, carbs, fruit, and artificial sweeteners, it’s easy to feel confused. Is sugar inherently bad? Should you avoid fruit because of…
Ever wondered why you feel nauseous when you’re anxious, or get an upset tummy when stressed? Are you struggling to figure out what’s triggering off your bloating or reflux, but can’t quite put your finger on the cause? It could…
Ever wondered why some people seem to defy the passage of time, radiating vitality and good health well into their later years? Or what you can do to maximize your health and lifespan? Longevity might not be top of mind…
By Tessa Nielsen (Specialised Health), and Dr Marissa Kelaher (Your Lifestyle Medics) In the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness, the term “biometrics” has been popping up more and more. In fact, wearable technology is projected to be the leading…
Do you suffer from high blood pressure, and want to know what you can do to help it? This blog post is for you! This this article, we’ll explore what high pressure means, why its important, what causes it, and…
Did you know, heart disease is the number one killer in New Zealand adults (and most other industrialised nations), even in women 😯 Almost 1 in 3 deaths in NZ adults are caused by heart disease, with someone dying from…
Insulin resistance is a hot topic these days – you may have heard of it being to linked to conditions like weight gain, blood sugar levels, menopause, hormonal imbalances, heart disease, and more. But what it is all about? How…
Why should we care about bone health? Bone health is an issue many people aren’t even aware of, until they are diagnosed with it – yet prevention and early intervention can have a huge impact further down the track. Osteoporosis…
Welcome to part 2 of our long COVID recovery blog! In the first article we covered what causes long COVID; who it affects; common symptoms; and how to use nutrition, stress reduction, and breathing techniques to help recovery. We also…
