Wellbeing

Detox Review: Alkaline Sauna, No Sugar Plan, and more

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:01:40 +0000

When toxins build up in your body it can cause sluggish circulation which leads to a loss of vitality, tendency towards illness, skin problems including breakouts, congestion and dullness, weight and gut health problems, moodiness, and more. During winter, when skin problems are intensified and flu germs are flying fast, these symptoms are intensified making detoxification all the more important.

By Chloe Schneider

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing chill session, you need to break bad habits, or you’re looking for a skin solution, we’ve found a detox treatment that will see you fighting fit right through flu season.

Body Image: How to Help Your Child Develop Positive Self Esteem

rescueditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Team) — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Recently I went to my cousin’s 10th birthday party. It was great, colourful and the room was buzzing with noise. They all went to the same school and were in the same grade. But, when the cake came around, none of them wanted a piece, making excuses such as “I’m on a diet from cake” or “I’m not eating icing today”.

I was baffled and concerned. What was making these beautiful young girls turn down cake, and since when have 10-year-olds dieted?? It was plain to see that these young girls were already concerned with what they were eating at such a young age. It was a real eye-opener.

By Loveena Guilford, founder of The Body Gossip Project.

Family Fitness Tips From The Biggest Loser's Shannan Ponton

rescueditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Team) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Shannon Ponton makes a living out of changing peoples lives as a pro fitness trainer on The Biggest Loser. With over 20 years of experience in the industry Shannan is a wealth of knowledge on all things fitness and health.

Shannan has recently teamed up with BOB strollers, so Rescu caught up with him to find out how a professional trainer balances fitness and parenting and the best ways to create a healthy lifestyle for your kids.

Celebrity Trainer Busts Fitness Myths

rescueditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Team) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Celebrities always seem to have the most perfect bodies, which makes sense, because they have access to some of the world's top trainers. Who better to ask for fitness advice then than one of Sydney's most popular celebrity trainers, Luke Istomin of Rollex Health?

Rescu caught up with Luke and asked him to bust some of the biggest myths when it comes to making the most of your workout.

Top 5 Healthy Skin Foods plus Coconut Crusted Fish Recipe

rescueditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Team) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:01:00 +0000

Healthy, glowing skin isn’t restricted to the red-carpets, we can all have that luminous celebrity look – and with much less makeup. Healthy skin is a result of a healthy lifestyle, so if you want to look beautiful on the outside the key is nourishment from the inside.

Shannon McNeill, wellness supervisor and senior naturopath at Gwinganna shares her selection of delicious healthy foods and a mouth-watering recipe that will have you glowing.

Exercise and Stress: When to Take Recovery

rescueditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Team) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

When it comes to your health, stress is both the hero and the villain. Acute stress helps us to respond to immediate danger, however chronic stress inhibits your body’s ability to perform.

But how do you make sure your body is getting the right amount of stress?

By Greg Starks

Child Immunisation: Should it be Mandatory?

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:11:09 +0000

Possibly the most polarising discussion amongst parents (second to choosing between public and private education) is the debate around childhood immunisation. Whilst the medical fraternity continues to promote and urge parents to fully immunise their children, the anti-immunisation movement continues to grow and question the medical facts.

Today we received this release from Australian Patients Association. What do you think?

How to Break the Stress Cycle and Increase Energy

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:15:46 +0000

When our day-to-day life gets a little too much and stress strikes, it’s all too easy to find yourself caught up in the ‘Triple S’ cycle – stress, sugar, and sleep (or lack there of). The interconnection between these three elements of our daily life is vital but a few simple changes though can help you break this unforgiving cycle, regain your energy and stop feeling angry and anxious.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Trainer James Duigan Reveals Best Health and Fitness Apps

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:03:51 +0000

James Duigan is the man responsible for transforming celebrity bodies like that of Victoria's Secret Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Elle Macpherson and Hugh Grant and is the celebrated founder of Bodyism and the Clean & Lean diet. Needless to say, when he speaks health and fitness, we listen.

Nano-Ingredients: How Safe Are Our Sunscreens?

rescueditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Team) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:03:45 +0000

Whilst we’ve all been coating ourselves in sunscreen over summer, the National Measurement Institute has been conducting research that draws the safety of suncare products into question, provoking a media frenzy. We’ve all grown up with that old mantra ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’, but what happens when sunscreen itself may be doing us damage?

By Michelle Balogh.

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat Launches the ‘Four Weeks of Wellness’

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:12:00 +0000

The truly innovative organic lifestyle retreat of Gold Coast’s hinterland, Gwinganna, is getting ready to release the ‘Four Weeks of Wellness’ a month of special events, expert tips, recipes, and offers through April designed to help you live a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.

Digestive Problems: Could Pilates be the Remedy?

rescusubeditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Freelance) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Digestive problems mightn’t be the most glamorous talking point, but they are part of the daily grind for many women. In fact, new research by Ski Activ found that up to 91% of Australian women experience problems such as bloating, diarrhea and cramping at least once a month, and 55% experience these problems on a weekly basis.

By Michelle Balogh

But what can you do to beat a bad gut? Your first instinct might be to turn to the medicine cabinet, or to try the latest diet trend, but we have an even better solution – Pilates.

Annual Check Ups That Will Keep You Healthy At Any Age

rescueditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Team) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0000

We all want to live the longest and healthiest life possible, but many of us don’t know where to start when it comes to keeping track of our overall health. It’s easy to get lax about making doctors appointments, particularly when we’re worried about what a check up might reveal. But it’s those pesky annual check ups that keep us in our best possible shape to take on whatever life may throw our way. Prevention is the greatest cure – cliched, but true!

We talked to Dr John D’Arcy, ambassador for Australian Hearing, to find out everything you need to know about getting checked.

New Standard for Nutrition: No More Misleading ‘Health’ Claims

rescusubeditor@recu.com.au (Rescu Freelance) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:45:00 +0000

A new national standard was recently introduced in an effort to reduce misleading ‘health’ claims by food businesses. With various products currently making false claims of health and nutrition, many Australian consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the introduction of this new law.

Recipe: Slow Cooked Turkish Spinach and Beef

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:51:35 +0000

Having a Turkish father has given me the gift of knowing all about amazing, exotic food. This man is a maestro in the kitchen and often whips up meals that make everyone smile with delight. With a wonderful mix of greens and spices and rich tomato sauce, all tied together with lovely pieces of beef, it ticks all the health boxes while offering bags of flavour.

By Yasemin Trollope

Three Eye Opening Food Documentaries

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:13:38 +0000

I’m an advocate for playing outside, but these three documentaries will teach you far more than your average adventure flick. And, considering you are what you eat, making the right food choices is one important step towards eternal happiness.

By Yasemin Trollope

The Virgin Diet: Are Food Intolerances Causing Weight Gain?

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:58:44 +0000

You know a severe food intolerances can make you sick, but did you know a mild variety could be sabotaging your health and sending your scales the wrong way too?

How to Live Your Best Life: Interview with Christine Hassler

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:42:36 +0000

As incredible as her Masters in Spiritual Psychology, multiple high-profile speaking gigs, and two best-selling personal growth books are, it's Christine Hassler's personal life experience that has us really impressed.

Healthy Weight Week and Luke Mangan

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The week starting 20th of January 2013 is Australia’s Healthy Weight Week. This nation-wide event was created by the Dietitians Association of Australia with a goal of raising awareness of the importance of achieveing and maintaining a healthy weight, and a healthy lifestyle.

By Chloe Schneider

Eat Fit Food Five Day Cleanse Review

admin@localhost.com (Super User) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:06:04 +0000

Usually when you hear the word cleanse, you expect to be eating the same, boring thing day in day out, feeling a little deprived, and a lot hungry. With the Eat Fit Food five day cleanse, the opposite was true. Our meals were more delicious, more interesting and, believe it or not, more filling than anything we could have whipped up in the kitchen ourselves.

By Chloe Schneider