Want to help a loved one quit? Five tips to show you how (Part 2)
In last week’s post, the devastating toll of tobacco was acknowledged, as well as how difficult it can be to watch someone that you love and care about, smoke. Helping [...]
Want to help a loved one quit? Five tips to show you how (Part 1)
It is well documented that in Australia, smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable disease and premature death. It contributes to more drug-related hospitalisations and deaths, than alcohol [...]
Can participating in a mindfulness program reduce stress?
It is well documented that practicing mindfulness on a daily basis can bring many benefits, including stress reduction and relaxation. Mindfulness is about focusing on the present moment with openness [...]
Is your weight affecting your fertility?
With the first day of spring having arrived, so too has National Fertility Week. It is held from the 1 – 7 September ever year by the 'Your Fertility' project. [...]
The tobacco epidemic
In March 2015, the 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health was held in Abu Dhabi, with the theme of “Tobacco and Non-Communicable Diseases” (NCDs). The Conference highlighted tobacco use [...]
My personal meditation experience
In previous posts, we've shared with you the benefits of regular meditation as well as some tips to help you get started. This included blocking out some uninterrupted time and [...]
Are your lifestyle choices affecting your fertility?
With spring around the corner, so too is National Fertility Week. It is held from the 1 - 7 September 2014. This year's focus is on timing. The ‘fertile’ window [...]
Work-life balance – can it really be achieved? Part 2
In last week's post, we established that Australians work some of the longest hours in the developing world, and often have an unhealthy relationship between their work, home and personal [...]
Work-life balance – can it really be achieved? Part 1
It is well established that Australians work some of the longest hours in the developing world. As a result, one in two don’t spend as much time with their family [...]
Mindfulness and my experience through the practice of yoga
Mindfulness is about bringing our full attention to the present moment, with openness and without making judgements. It is in the here and now that we have control It is [...]