What is BDNF and how does it impact brain health?
1 January 2025 What is BDNF and how does it impact brain health? Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor: The Science behind Brain Health Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor There’s been a lot of talk about Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF—and for good reason. It’s not just some random made-up acronym, it plays a very important role in […]
Medicare Better Access, Expectations and Negative Treatment Effect
5 December 2024 Medicare Better Access, Expectations and Negative Treatment Effect Setting realistic expectations of the 10 Medicare sessions per year Thoughts about Medicare Rebates from a Clinical Psychologist Having informed and reasonable expectations is very important in any treatment, especially if someone’s internal landscape includes a harsh, critical, rejecting part of themselves that would cause even […]
Are your gut issues hidden anxiety? Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection
11 November 2024 Are your gut issues hidden anxiety? Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection “Your gut and brain are inextricably linked in a bi-directional communication system” Listen to your gut… Ever felt butterflies in your stomach? Had a strong ‘gut feeling’ about something? Or maybe you’ve had your stomach ‘tied in knots’ after an unpleasant encounter […]
Raw Beetroot Mud Cake Recipe
28 October 2024 Raw Beetroot Mud Cake Recipe Decadent and Rich, a guilt-free recipe to rival any traditional chocolate mud cake Mud Cake that requires NO COOKING and is actually healthy?! Energy dense, packed with nuts, cacao and beetroot this RAW vegan delight was so easy to create! Rather than going down the sugary, buttery, […]
How to Improve Men’s Mental Health Naturally
18 October 2024 How to Improve Men’s Mental Health Naturally 8 Key Tips from Naturopaths and Psychologists Words have power “Be a Man”, “Toughen up” or “Don’t talk about it…” These societal expectations have shaped the way men view their emotions and mental health for far too long. The pressure to be the strong, silent […]
Understanding Pathology Results: Why “Fine” Doesn’t Always Feel Good
30 September 2024 Understanding Pathology Results: Why “Fine” Doesn’t Always Feel Good Looking for answers when your GP tells you everything looks fine but you don’t feel fine? You’re not alone… Why does my Dr tell me I’m fine when I feel terrible? Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment feeling uneasy after […]
Transpersonal Chakras
12 September 2024 Transpersonal Chakras Exploring the 6 Transpersonal Chakras located outside the body with Reiki Master Lou Hardie What are Chakras? Chakras are concepts from ancient Indian spiritual traditions, particularly within Hinduism and Buddhism. The term “chakra” means “wheel” or “disk” in Sanskrit, and they are believed to be energy centers within the human […]
When to consider Trauma Informed Therapy
6 September 2024 When to consider Trauma Informed Therapy General guidelines for when to use Trauma Informed Therapy Trauma Informed Therapy in a Nutshell In some ways it is obvious – when someone has experienced trauma which has left them avoidant, emotionally shut down, acting out or crippled with anxiety, then you might recommend they […]
The natural way to radiant and glowing skin
29 August 2024 The natural way to radiant and glowing skin Achieving glowing skin is within your reach, and it’s simpler than you might think. Where do I start? By focusing on optimal nutrition, managing stress, and optimising digestive health, you can enhance your skin’s appearance from within. Here are 10 strategies to help you achieve […]
Thinking Things to Death
8 July 2024 Thinking Things to Death Stuck in your head with overthinking? “Stuck in My Head & Thinking Things To Death” We’ve all heard someone say they are over analysers, always up in their heads, or they think things to death. More times than not you will also hear these words accompanied by a […]
