7 Facts About Sugar
Sugar is 50% glucose and 50% fructose. Excessive fructose from too much sugar causes the liver to produce triglycerides. The triglycerides cause a fatty and dysfunctional liver, high blood pressure, diabetes and abdominal obesity. The average Australian consumes 14-16 teaspoons of sugar a day. The recommended daily intake of sugar is 9 teaspoons for men
Why do I do what I do?
Why do I love my job? Its easy! It is so satisfying. Recently I was talking to my daughter and I asked her what she thought that we did! Her answer was: ’you give people back their lives”. At first, I thought this was a bit melodramatic but after some thought, I had to agree.
The Fear Factor
Fear. You cannot ignore it, its impossible! But you can use to spur you on to achieve amazing things. What fear in your life is holding you back?
How do you value you?
Recently at Quit Smoking in 60 Minutes in Capalaba, I have had several people questioning the cost of quitting smoking. I find the question interesting. I believe in most cases the person is really questioning the cost of one 90 minute session. But, it’s not really one session that you are paying for, is it?
Healthy Lifestyle Tips For Weight Loss
At Transformations coaching and hypnotherapy, we support your weight loss journey. We don’t believe in diets or dieting to lose weight. Instead we promote a lifestyle where your portions are smaller and you change some of your thinking about food. In promoting this we have put together some tips for people to have a healthy
False Expectations Appearing Real
I’m doing a walk on the top of the highest building on the Gold Coast in Australia. I’m attached to the building by a strap and harness that can lift 2.5 tonnes; I know this because I read the label on the harness. My guide now says go to the edge hold onto the strap
7 Essential Herbs
Herbs add extra flavour to food but they can also contribute a lot to our health and wellbeing. Herbs contain antioxidants, essential oils, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, vitamins and minerals, all compounds that are beneficial to health. Basil – aids digestion, boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, stimulates mental and physical energy and relieves tension
Free Radical Injury and Coconut Oil
Free radicals are a major cause of arterial injury. These molecules can damage cells and tissue whenever they are allowed to roam. A number of substances in our foods and environment can cause the formation of free radicals. The most dangerous dietary substances to the heart and arteries are oxidised fats. When fats go rancid
4 Ways To Be Heart Smart
Over the years, we have discovered that all too often people are looking for the ‘magic bullet’ (or fairy dust) to get healthy. But it doesn’t have to be hard!