Last week I shared an article written by a Nutritionist who discussed why she doesn’t believe in “everything in moderation”. This nutritionist argued that the term "moderation" was misleading and...
Exercise
Coca Leaves & Altitude Sickness: Fact or Fiction?
When I told our travel doctor we were doing the Inca Trail (up to 4125m above sea level), he was VERY quick to tell me that there was ABSOLUTELY NO scientific evidence that proved Coca leaves helped...
Conventional vs. Alternative Therapies… Why can’t we all just get along?
When I get angry or annoyed, I write it out. I guess you could say that it is a release for me. It's how I gain clarity and effectively let things go. It also means I own 20+ notebooks that I have...
Barefoot Training: A Functional Trainers Journey
This is the last post in what has been a very successful "Barefoot" series. If you are just joining in now, you can read all about my personal journey here. You can also read our discussions with...
The Barefoot Debate: A Chiropractor & Elite Athlete Weighs In
If you're reading this post and missed out on my previous first two posts on going barefoot, you can find them here: My Personal Barefoot Experiment (and how it changed my life) and Going...
Barefoot Running: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective
Yesterday I wrote I piece about my very own barefoot running journey and I am blown away by the response. There are so many incredible stories flowing in where others, who just like me, have...
My Barefoot Experiment (and how it changed my life)
I have always loved to run (and coincidently hated swimming – anyone else like that or vice versa?). Running is my meditation. I love how simple it is to slip on a pair of shoes and just “zone” out...
Holistic Pregnancy, Birth & Babies: A Reading Guide
I recently received yet another email from a gorgeous reader who asked me for more information regarding pregnancy, birth and early childhood nutrition (congratulations again!). Whilst I in no way...
All things Bodyism – Interview with Simon Mitchell
When I recently visited 'The One and Only Resort' Hayman Island, I have to admit I was a little concerned about how we were going to maintain our healthy lifestyle at a remote island location. Sure,...
The Problems with Calorie Counting
Before I kick off this post, I want you to understand that when I say 'The Problems with Calorie Counting', I am referring to the only reason I ever counted calories, and that was to avoid eating...
“How I lost 24kgs with ‘An Apple a Day'”
A while back my partner was approached by a supporter at a football match who told him 'An Apple a Day' had helped him lose 24kgs and turn his life around for the better. Helping someone to change...
Father’s Day Special: What My Dad Taught Me About Wellness
In the lead up to father’s day, I thought I would share with you all what my Dad taught me about wellness. Whilst I could go on and on, I decided to sit down with my sisters and brainstorm this...
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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.