Focus on fitness 67% of the Australian adult population is overweight or obese1. Most of our adult patients (and ourselves!) are aiming to lose weight. We know that weight loss is likely to have significant health benefits and we need to continue to strive for this. BUT weight loss is difficult! Lack of consistent and […]
Harnessing the potential of neuroplasticity Wellness is as much in our minds as in our bodies. In fact, it is through our brains that we perceive unwell symptoms, not the diseased body part. Neuroscience research is affirming that our brain processes aren’t set in concrete and even with increasing age we have the opportunity to […]
Dear colleagues and friends, The Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky said once, “There is only one thing that I dread: not to be worthy of my sufferings”. 2020 was a challenging year and I think 2021 will be too. But if we support each other then I think we can turn this darkness into something worthy of […]
Experiences of a GP practising Lifestyle Medicine in Taupo, New Zealand Hello, my name is Glen Davies. I am a practising GP working at the Taupo Medical Centre, and current member of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine’s Board and New Zealand Chapter. After being inspired by Simon Sinek, who encourages us to be clear about our “why” – […]
Lifestyle Medicine and professional practice Most current research identified that diseases of lifestyle are the most prevalent in our society in recent years; much needs to be done to stem the flow of consequences from this generation’s current lifestyle and protect the next generation. The most trusted individuals in the health equation are doctors and […]
