Nutrition & Lifestyle Blog
Reducing back-pain at work
Have you ever caught yourself slumping at your desk, hovering over your computer? Are you doing it right now? We all "slump" at our desks from time to time, often unconsciously and for hours on...
The beginners guide to Yoga with Tully Lou
A guest blog by Tully Humphrey. What you need to know. The word yoga means “union” in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the...
Is Teflon Safe? What you need to know
Is Teflon Safe? When we transition to a healthier lifestyle, we need to become aware of not only what we are eating, but the way we cook and prepare our meals. If you use Teflon in your house, you...
What you need to know about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene…
A guest post by Dr. Anna Beaton & Dr. David Cahill Every mother wants the very best for her family and it is that wish that prompted Angelina Jolie to make a very difficult and personal decision...
Peak performance & good health
A guest blog by Dr. David Cahill. You were born with a potential for greatness. We all were. The forum for your greatness may be sport, art, motherhood, science, literature, volunteer work - any...
How Chiropractic care changed my life… Part 3
WHY I AM A CHIRO CONVERT – PART 3 After receiving my less than ideal test results, I braced myself for my first adjustment. I had spoken with my Chiropractor about how nervous I was and he walked me...
How Chiropractic care changed my life… Part 2
I stood there gobsmacked. I had no reflexes. Have you ever done a test where the doctor or physician taps your knee and your nervous system produces and automatic response where you lower leg kicks...
How Chiropractic care changed my life… Part 1
Had you mentioned 12 months ago that today, I would be blogging about my obsession with chiropractic care, I would have said you were crazy. Just the thought of someone cracking their knuckles was...
5 Symptoms of Dehydration
As the weather only continues to heat up, dehydration is an important topic many of us tend to ignore. If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, it's time to reach for a glass of...
Why laughter really is the best medicine
I have been working around the clock lately. With deadlines looming and meetings coming out of my ears, I decided that in order to make it through the next few weeks, I have to schedule in short...
What is Reconstituted Fruit Juice?
Flip over to the ingredients list of any pre-packaged juice carton and even the 100% juice varieties will likely be made from reconstituted fruit juice. What is it? Where does it come from and what...
Is your Stevia 100% natural? Supermarket shoppers must read!
Clever marketing has enabled companies to take advantage of this very popular natural plant extract. This is just another reason why we need to be read our labels carefully. I found this brand at...
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Meet Alyse
I’m a qualified Nutritionist who believes an evidence-based approach to modern nutrition is severely under-rated. Patients are so often left in the dark when it comes to health-care and as a firm believer in the old saying “knowledge is power”, my ultimate goal is to provide my readers, students and patients with clear and actionable advice that ultimately helps you reach your full potential.