The Missing Link in Mental Health? Why Fibre Matters More Than You Think
If you’ve been on social media lately, you may have seen the term “fibremaxxing.” And for once… the internet is onto something. Fibre is having a major comeback—and not as a boring side note, but as one of the most powerful…
Creatine: More Than Muscle – The Performance, Brain, and Longevity Benefits
There’s a lot of conversation on social media around creatine at the moment. When you hear “creatine,” you might think of bodybuilders and gym supplements — but that’s an outdated picture. Creatine is one of the most researched and safest supplements available,…
Vitamin D & Depression: What the Research Shows
Vitamin D is best known for keeping bones strong, but it’s involved in many processes in the body, including in the brain. Over the past decade, there’s been a lot of interest in whether vitamin D is linked to mood.…
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition and PTSD
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition and Trauma Recovery: What the Research Says When we think about trauma recovery, we usually think of therapy, medications, and mindfulness practices, and these remain the foundations of therapy. Researchers are now also looking at how trauma and…
Caffeine: Benefits, Safe Limits and Sleep
For many of us, the day doesn’t start until we’ve had a coffee. Caffeine is the world’s most widely used stimulant, and it’s found in coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, chocolate and some supplements. Used well, it can be a…
The Practice of Mindful Eating
Many people eat while distracted, bored, stressed, or emotionally overwhelmed, often leading to poor digestion, weight fluctuations, and worsened mental health symptoms. For individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), mindful eating can be a powerful tool for…
Guacamole Galore Recipe
Why Adding Avocados to Your Diet Can Boost Mental Health When it comes to nutrition, we often think about the physical benefits of what we eat—better energy, improved fitness, or a healthier heart. But did you know that what you…
The Power of Morning Sunlight to Set Your Mind and Body
The natural rhythms of light and darkness play a crucial role in regulating our internal body clock, known as the circadian rhythm. Exposure to sunlight, particularly in the morning, is essential for synchronising this biological clock, promoting better sleep, mood,…
Understanding Your Circadian Rhythm
Have you ever wondered why you are alert during the day and sleepy at night? The answer lies in our body’s internal clock known as the circadian rhythm. This 24-hour biological cycle regulates various physiological processes, including sleep-wake patterns, hormone…
Yoga for Insomnia and Trauma: What the Research Says for Veterans and First Responders
Sleep trouble is one of the most common things people bring up when we talk about stress, trauma and burnout, and yoga for insomnia is a question I hear often. After 14 years in the RAAF, and years of working…
