Inflammation - Merridy Casson

6 Tips to Prevent Dementia

One of the most common health conditions that people have great concerns about is the fear of cognitive decline or dementia. Here are 6 ways to prevent this decline: 1) Diet plays a major role. Undeniable research shows that a diet high…

Deficiency, Digestive Issues, Fatigue, Inflammation

5 Tips to Reduce Your Food Allergies

What are food allergies? When we think of food allergies we often recall peanut allergies, that may send a person to the emergency room with an anaphylactic reaction. This is called an immediate reaction or an IgE hypersensitivity reaction.…

Anti-ageing, Exercise, Fibre, Improve Sleep, Inflammation, Nutrition, Stress Management

Want To Live Longer, Live Healthier? Who Doesn't!

... Start by looking after your "telomeres". These are the tiny end units of our DNA strands, which prevent the DNA from unraveling. (... Think of a shoelace which has it's ends bound tightly.) As our cells replicate our telomeres shorten.…

Blood Pressure & Health, Hormones, Improve Sleep, Inflammation, Stress Management

Reduce High Blood Pressure Naturally

We have all experienced a rapid heart rate as a response to a stressor at some time. Whether it is being late for work or school, not meeting a deadline or almost getting hit by a car when crossing the road, the stress will generally result…

Inflammation, Metabolism, Nutrition, Stress Management, Weight Loss

Weight Loss in Adelaide

We are very fortunate to live in a city that is world renown for it's fantastic restaurants and nearby wineries in Mc Laren Vale and the Barossa Valley. The downside is that with all this high quality, easy to access food and wine, many of us…

Blood Sugar, Inflammation, Metabolism, Obesity

Why Sitting is Bad for You!

Just as exercise can't counteract the effects of smoking, it can not counteract the effects of sitting for lengthy periods of the day. Here's Why Sitting is bad for you: After 1 hour of being seated - electrical activity in our…

Improve Sleep, Inflammation, Migraines, Nutrition, Stress Management

7 Ways to Ease Migraine Pain & Reduce Your Risk

Migraine headaches can be debilitating. Follow these 7 steps to help prevent future attacks and reduce the pain when you have a migraine. 7 Preventive Tips for Migraine Attacks Avoid processed foods containing nitrates - these are found…

Blood Sugar, Inflammation, Nutrition

Do Artificial Sweeteners Help or Hinder Weight Loss?

Although artificial sweeteners contain zero calories, they do trigger the brain's pleasure centre. However, the lack of calories that accompany the sweet taste, fail to satisfy and this promotes sugar cravings like no other! About Artificial…

Blood Sugar, Children's Health, Improve Sleep, Inflammation, Metabolism, Sleep, Stress Management, Weight Loss

What You May Not Know About Sleep!

Sleep affects every aspect of our life, but for many of us a sound and refreshing sleep completely evades us! Did you know: about 30% of us suffer from insomnia at some point in our life around 25% of children diagnosed with ADHD…

Exercise, Inflammation, Metabolism, Nutrition, Obesity, Weight Loss

Lose Belly Fat with these Two Key Dietary Changes

No matter how well you exercise, if you are still eating processed foods, too many carbs and the wrong kinds of fat, all your efforts may be in vain. Eating right is the key for weight loss success and it is crucial when you are trying to…