Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy lifestyle is about taking care of your body and mind to prevent illness and prolong life. Pick up healthy eating habits with these tips from our team.

What is the best spread for your toast in the morning?

August 14, 2017 By Juhi Bhambhaney

People often ask what is the best thing to put on to their toast in the morning for breakfast. There is a constant debate on whether butter is better as it is more natural or margarine is better due to its lower saturated fat content. At the end of the day it is up to you to decide what suits you best. A small spread of butter a day will not increase your cholesterol levels or affect your weight in a big way. Bad cholesterol Increased … [Read more...]

Link between emotions and weight gain

May 8, 2017 By Juhi Bhambhaney

About the link between emotions and weight Have you ever wondered why you go through phases where you eat more than you normally would? There are studies that indicate that weight gain may be caused by ongoing emotional stress in your life. For example, this ongoing stress could be related to your work or personal life. It is a very common phenomenon in today’s day and age for people to work long hours and with back to back deadlines. As a r … [Read more...]

Nasal Rinses

April 12, 2016 By Erin McDonald

Flo Nasal Rinses: Nasal irrigation is a practice in which the nasal cavity is cleared of any excess mucous, blood or debris. The solution restores moisture and eases inflammation of nasal cavity, therefore swelling is reduced, making it easier to breathe. Nasal rinses can benefit people with the following Allergies Cold and flu Removal of pollen Deviated nasal septum Nasal polyps Dust and debris If your Surgeon or GP has … [Read more...]

Smoking and the mouth

April 7, 2016 By Erin McDonald

Many people are aware of the harmful effects that smoking has on our health, however many people are unaware of the effects smoking has on the oral health of your mouth and throat. The mouth and throat play vital roles in our daily lives including breathing, talking, eating, drinking, chewing and swallowing. A smoker exposes their mouth to over 7,000 chemicals found in tobacco smoke. These harmful chemicals are contributing to common mouth and … [Read more...]

Beat Dementia: 8 Changes Your Brain Will Thank You For

January 18, 2016 By @entwellbeing

Dementia is a growing concern in Australia, and the disease, associated with memory loss, remains on the National Health Priorities list. Our aging population means that there will be a surge in the number of dementia diagnoses in the coming years. Diet and lifestyle modifications can decrease your risk factors, and recent researched has reinforced this. Psyblog discussed the research in a recent post called Beat Dementia: 8 Changes Your Brain … [Read more...]

The evils of sitting keep stacking up: Now it’s liver disease

January 7, 2016 By @entwellbeing

Sitting down is the new, modern day smoking. Today most people are much more aware of the impact of lifestyle on health. Getting to sit down all day probably seems like heaven to most; however several reports have shown how bad sitting down all day really is for our health. We have known for a while now that lack of exercise is a contributing factor towards many lifestyle diseases, and a new Korean study adds to picture showing that sitting … [Read more...]

Bullied teenagers who exercise regularly are 23% less likely to attempt suicide

November 13, 2015 By @entwellbeing

Suicide amongst teenagers is a very concerning event. In particular, bullying— including cyber-bullying— has been linked with depression, anxiety and suicide. Teenagers are not immune to mental health conditions and preventative measures can help boost mental health and reduce the risk of suicide. A report by Fiona MacDonald on the 22nd of September, 2015 on the Science Alert website highlights a recent study that has found the benefits of exer … [Read more...]

MedicineList+ App for iPhone and Android Review

September 30, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

Smartphone technology is here to help us and in my second app review I have had a look at Medicinelist+, an app created by the Australian National Prescribing Service. What makes this app unique is that it only has medicines available here in Australia, which means you won’t get confused with American trade names or products! First feature of note is the profiles. Though I am only using this app for myself and have little need for a profile, I … [Read more...]

The Simple Thing that Boosts Self Control

July 23, 2015 By @entwellbeing

If only self control was so easy – or is it? Whether we are trying to break a habit or start a new one, new research has found that a simple thing can help boost self control. This article reports on the importance of good sleep habits in relation to self control. Psyblog reported on review on the 10th of July, 2015: “Good sleep habits can boost attention, decision-making and the ability to resist impulses, a new review of the evidence fin … [Read more...]

Will Global Warming Change Your Health

July 16, 2015 By @entwellbeing

We all know that there are many internal factors that contribute to our health, and also some environmental factors such as noise and pollution - but what about the Earth as a whole. Recent discussion and research as part of a United Nations Commission has shown that the health of the planet could have an impact on your health. News.com.au originally reported the story on the 23rd of June, 2015. “The implications of climate change for a global … [Read more...]