More often than not our goals for the new year will include something along the lines of "get healthier" or of course "lose weight". Whilst I am forever in support of these goals, I believe a lot of...
Mental Health
What is ‘Float Tank’ Therapy?
There's a new kid on the block in the world of health and wellbeing called 'Float Tank Therapy' and today, I take a closer look at the health claims. What is 'FLOAT THERAPY'? Essentially it’s a...
Float Tank Therapy – My Personal Experience
After doing some research regarding the health benefits of 'Float Therapy' (read all about this here), I decided to give it a go. Knowing that magnesium can act as a muscle relaxant, I waited until...
How To Activate Night Shift
Yesterday I shared some information discussing my favourite sleep boosting app - F.Lux; you can read all about this here. Today, I wanted to share some information regarding a simple function on...
What is Orthorexia?
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...
I Quit the Glorification of ‘Busy’
When someone asks you how you've been, have you ever replied with "flat out" or "crazy busy"? If so, has that same person congratulated you for being run off your feet? In our "can...
What I learned in 2014
It's incredibly easy for life to pass us by without even realising what, when or how much we have changed (am I the only one who feels like somehow we managed to skip 6 months of 2014 and no-one is...
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...
Put Your Feet Up… Literally
When it comes to managing stress, let's face it, we aren't fairing very well. Regular meditation practice, calming yoga classes, walks on the beach, long hot baths... they sound like wonderful ideas...
Here’s to the Real Champions
I love feedback. Whether it is positive or constructive, I love to hear it. Last week however, I received a whole lot of positive feedback that really made me smile. It reinforced why I do what I do...
The Happiness Advantage
What would you say if I told you that you could retrain your brain to view the world in a different way? What would you say if I told you that by doing so, you would raise your level of...
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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.