One in Four Australians Are Obese
Being overweight or obese increases a person’s risk of developing long-term health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, while being underweight can also be a health risk factor for some people. The consequences of this level of overweight and obesity are increased risks of chronic health conditions, increased health […]
Learned Behaviour & Weight Gain?
By Dr Karen Coates Were you told by your parents that you had to finish EVERYTHING on your plate before leaving the table, no matter how full you felt? Did you come from a family where refusal of food was seen as an insult to the cook? We develop lifelong habits from our family of […]
Cellulite’s 7 Deadly Sins?
No matter what your body shape, this cosmetic issue can affect 90% of all women. Research into the causes of this build-up of irregular fatty corrugations suggests the following lifestyle issues need to be corrected in order to reverse the problem: 1. Alcohol – commit to six weeks alcohol free! See the improvement in cellulite […]
10 Reasons People Gain Weight?
By Dr Karen Coates 1. Increasing stress over time – the consequences of the chronic stress hormone cortisol and its effect on the insulin pathway and basal metabolic rate.2. Poor food choices3. Portion control4. High sugar diet5. Sedentary lifestyle or a change in exercise habits6 . Emotional eating: boredom, comfort, previous traumatic life events7. Learned […]