Dr Rach

You may have heard of some of the above popular diet crazes or supplements on social media in the recent years, but what does it all really mean? And how does it affect you? Recently, I was invited to discuss ones of these diets,…

I have so much goodness to share with you … just to plant the seed of health and wellness before you fall into the silly season.    Many of you have made amazing progress with improving gut health, reducing anxiety, losing weight, gaining muscle, feeling happier….

Do you ever feel hypersensitive to light, smell or sounds? Maybe you or someone you know has a low tolerance for stress, has regular mood swings, or gets irritated easily? Recently, I was invited to be a part of Pete Evans Recipes for Life Podcast to…

Moving house and cleaning out photos I found these newspaper articles: The story of Vipassana Meditation Retreat written by the Journalist and wordsmith Rachael Jansen…Timely.. as I’m travelling back for a three day refresher this weekend. If you are interested in meditation have a…

Here is an article I contributed to for Sarah Wilson’s I Quit Sugar …full article available here..   Everywhere you look there are cleaning products which promise to kill 99.9 per cent of germs! But, as research shows that daily contact with bacteria could actually be…

If I had been able to tell you then that you were beautiful, that you were strong, that you could manage all the suffering that was coming and do it all with grace, …but i wasn’t your mother, or lover or friend. As your…

Australia’s dietitians have come out strongly against UK advice to eat more fat to reverse obesity and type 2 diabetes. The follows a UK report that calls for an urgent overhaul of dietary guidelines and claims that the promotion of low-fat foods has had…

So its all about hormones…  How are yours?  Not sure.. well it seems you are not alone.  We are all confused – It must be the hormones 🙂 🙂  haha No this is really serious business. Hormones run your world.  From the pineal gland…

This Paleo Chicken Satay Recipe is from The Merrymaker Sisters. Here are the top 3 reasons why you’re going to absolutely love this paleo chicken satay recipe! ONE: Satay. It’s satay! And as you know peanuts are a no-no when living a paleo lifestyle. Coz…

Have you ever wondered why your doctor is not constantly sick? When patients come into clinic they often feel the need to show me how sick and terrible they are feeling, understandably, but the extra big cough and sneeze across the desk and myself add…

This Gluten-free Chicken Crumb Recipe is by Lisa Corduff the author and owner of www.lisacorduff.com. According to Lisa, she is messy, disorganized, but hilariously funny and witty. She’s a mother of 3 beautiful children. She creates really good WHOLEFOOD recipes. This Gluten-free Chicken Crumb is a sure…

When you read this, I will be in Kintamani the volcanic mountains of Northern Bali, Indonesia.  The vipassana meditation retreat I have traveled to attend is a 10-day silent retreat where you wake at 4am and meditate for 10 hours per day without contact…

Thinking of venturing out to your first health retreat? How exciting and often overwhelming – there are so many amazing ones to choose from. From 10-day silent meditation health retreats which only cost a donation.  To mini 3-day, 5-star exclusive spas with gold laced…

This moist and healthy banana oatmeal muffins recipe is from the amazing Lisa Corduff. According to Lisa, she would make this with her kids. It’s a great mother-children bonding! It is easy and fun to make. This recipe can be served for breakfast, snack,…

This scrumptious Asparagus Spinach Quiche recipe combines a gluten-free tart base made from scratch and features asparagus as the star of the show! A win-win in our books.  Ingredients: Tart base 1 cup almond meal. 1 cup gluten-free plain flour. 50 g butter, cut…

Some of you may like to go hiking or play tennis for enjoyment. I get my kicks by attending ‘geeky’ medical conferences to learn about nutrition biochemistry for the brain! Did you know changes in brain chemicals occur with altered levels of nutrients and…

“There is a kind of chronic indigestion which is met with in persons of all ages, yet is especially apt to affect children between one and five years old. Signs of the disease are yielded by the faeces; being loose, not formed, but not…

Baked Zucchini is a featured recipe from Low Tox Life | by Alexx Stuart.   WHAT YOU WILL NEED (TO SERVE 6-8 PEOPLE): 2 oven trays 8 medium sized zucchini 3 tbsp dukkah (make your own or store bought) 1 pomegranate (cut in half and…

Some facts about the Paleo Diet Straight from the horse’s mouth – Dr. Loren Cordain, Founder of the Paleo Diet “You can’t have cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, and cancer without chronic low-level inflammation. Changing the diet we see changes in the microbiome and changes…

Cauliflower Couscous with Roasted Carrots- Featured Recipe from Jules Galloway This paleo-friendly cauliflower couscous salad recipe is so easy to make. It’s gluten, dairy and cane sugar-free without compromising on taste. This little salad is big on flavour. This cauliflower couscous variation is packed full…

Research shows that sugar consumption can be related to some skin conditions. It is common for teens age 13-19 to experience ‘Pimples’ or Acne Vulgaris, affecting 80-90% of this population – fortunately, it often resolves after the hormones of puberty settle down.  In our society…

Raw and crunchy easy Pad Thai recipe is so good This easy pad thai recipe is made from healthy vegetables. It’s light delicious and refreshing. It’s perfect for any meal of the day.  I first tried this when staying at the former Cabarita ocean…

Sugar-free vegetarian diet can be extremely nutritious. As an expert panellist for I Quit Sugar, here is a post I wrote about eating sugar free as a vegetraian “Having a sugar-free vegetarian diet is very healthy but if you’re not careful, it’s all too…

Sex Improves Menopause Symptoms Well, good news ladies… it seems the saying ‘Use it or lose it!’ again proves to be true. In this case, the study by Hunter and colleagues has shown that the troublesome vaginal symptoms experienced post-menopausal are actually delayed and…

Healthy yummy nutritious | Radish and Corn Salsa This recipe is so easy to make. It will take 5 mins to stir up this amazing radish and corn salsa. It is good for 1 big healthy serving.   You would want this for lunch,…

What exactly is the Milleau’ or the Gut Microbiome? Gut gardening – how to understand the gut microbiome.  This environment full of organisms helps in the digestion of certain kind of food when the stomach and small intestine are having difficulty in digesting consumed…

The No 1 Anti-Ageing Tip is to Build Muscle, it keeps us youthful! Building muscle mass as we age is essential to stay well and reduce the conditions that occur with ageing.  In clinic we often talk about how to lose weight and stay looking…

Alexx Stuart – Fennel Recipe: Fennel Mango Salad This really tasty, low toxin, fennel recipe is so easy to make! Fennel Mango Salad is healthy and refreshing. It’s perfect for a summer day. Ingredients: 2 medium – large heads of fennel, shaved with a…

Paleo hype or media witch hunt?  Lets see what are the doctors saying? I have many patients who have made incredible changes to their health, improved their blood pressure, reduced weight, reduced waist circumference, reduced rising blood sugar – impressive results. Many of these…

There’s a lot of talk about gut health these days, and with good reason.  The bodily process of digestion and absorption is one of the most important to our health. If our gut health is poor, everything suffers. In today’s Q&A session with the MerryMaker sisters,…

Do you, or someone you know, suffer from Adrenal Fatigue? Are you unsure how to begin treating it, or curious about the role hormones, nutrition and stress have on our adrenal glands? Then join me for this Q&A session, with the fabulous MerryMaker sisters,…

Do you have a Vitamin B12 Deficiency? Are you unsure how to begin treating it, or curious about the ‘intrinsic factor’ in gut health and what this means for treating this nutrient deficiency? Then join me for this five minute Q&A session, with the…

There is a mass conscious shift to understanding that there is more to physiology than chemicals nutrients and hormones. We are not only lego building blocks of cells but energetic fluidity. Chinese medicine knows it. Ayerveda knows it. Indian medicine knows it . Aboriginal…

Our next evening wellness boosting habit involves stretch yoga, which can be done before or after your shower or bath. I find this depends if I’m in work clothes or gym gear. Try to do it as close to bedtime as possible. It’s also…

We’ve been looking at how the consistent practice of small habits can make all the difference to your overall state of wellbeing. So far, we’ve explored morning habits such using a Lemon Tonic to begin your day, the importance of doing breakfast well and the multiple benefits of…

Welcome beautiful souls! For some time now, I’ve been wanting to put together informational videos, where I answer questions and provide quick tips for empowering you on your individual health journeys. Recently, I had a body scan and realized it was the perfect opportunity…

How are you going with the morning ‘wellness boosting’ rituals so far?  Have you tried dry body brushing, or challenged yourself with a cold water blast yet? These morning rituals shouldn’t take any more time out of your day and you have so much…

We’ve been looking at how the consistent practice of small habits can make all the difference to your overall state of wellbeing. So far, we’ve explored why the use of a Lemon Tonic is the perfect way to begin your day, and discovered the multiple benefits…

It’s the small and seemingly unnoticed rituals that lead to habit and it’s the consistent practice of habits that can make all the difference to your overall state of wellbeing. The following ‘Dry Body Brush’ is one of 8 wellness boosting habits that will…

Join me at Benowa Flannery’s for a workshop Lets explore hormones – adrenal, thyroid, reproductive and brain hormones. Stress, sleep, mood, cycles, ageing and how get back to feeling like the real you again. How your diet affects hormones. What tests you can do. Bioidentical…

It’s the small and seemingly unnoticed rituals that lead to habit and it’s the consistent practice of habits that can make all the difference to your overall state of wellbeing. The following ‘Start up Tonic’ is one of 8 wellness boosting habits that will…

Navigate your way back to wellness with my latest ebook ‘Reset Your Health – with 8 wellness boosting habits’ Sleep Well. Feel Better. Look Brighter. What if I told you that you could feel better, look brighter, sleep more soundly and have greater clarity of…

Podcasts are my new addiction. Walking the dog, driving to ballet, cooking dinner. I can be active and still learning and feeling inspired at the same time. Awesome for an OCD busy mumma. So I was thrilled when ‘The Abnormal Psychologist’  Carrie Thompson-Casey invited…

As women, how do our hormones affect our emotional wellbeing?  Anyone who has suffered PMT, or knows a sister, flatmate or daughter can tell you… Its like jekyl and hyde! A very sweet lovely calm happy person becomes a snappy teary terror. The strange…

Utopia Womens Wellness Event is a day of food fun and inspiration. Last year was shared with the lovely Melissa Ambrosini, Dr Libby, Lorna Jane, Therese Kerr, Belinda Davidson and so many more amazing wellness leaders. This year come and say hello in the…

Im not a foodie, those that know me would agree that I’m domestically challenged. A career girl. I eat for fuel. I don’t have the kind of relationship with food or cooking that many enjoy, where it brings pleasure. Its not my hobby, or…

Sugar Addict – Yes that’s you! Can eating high sugar foods for 60 days cause fatty liver disease, an increase in belly fat, significant weight gain, lethargy, and mood swings? Yes absolutely. But the surprise in this story is the question. Can 60 days of eating low…

Chronic sleep deprivation is causing havoc. Remember what happens to your body when you sleep? Your cells repair If you are young – you grow You regenerate You heal Neurotransmitters and hormones are produced packaged and ready for delivery Action potentials in cell membranes…

I have a really interesting story to tell you about Diet sweeteners. This study reminded me, and its worth reading.   “Drinking Diet Soda Linked to a Widening Waistline With Age Authors of a a longitudinal cohort study showed that regular diet soda drinkers…

Deepak Chopra never ceases to amaze me. When hunting down tech advice for our upcoming Google Hangouts On Air, I came across a snippit of an interview with the Guru. If you’re interested in watching take a look here – from 20-24 minutes is…