Polyphenols are a group of natural compounds found in a variety of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and herbs. They have been linked to numerous health benefits due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of polyphenols and how they can improve your health. Read more…
Why Polyphenol-Rich Foods are important and what are the best 9 sources
28/05/2024 by Leave a Comment
The Truth About Lectins: Can They Help You Lose Body Fat?
28/05/2024 by Leave a Comment
Lectins have been the subject of some controversy in recent years, research suggests that they may play a role in weight loss when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Lectins are a type of protein that can be found in many plant-based foods, including beans, grains, and vegetables. They are also present in some Read more…
Nature Therapy: The Science Behind its Transformative Health Benefits
23/05/2024 by 1 Comment
Nature Therapy: The Science Behind Its Transformative Health Benefits Spending time or finding moments of connection to nature can feel like a waste of time. However, the growing field of nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy, highlights the profound health benefits of immersing yourself in natural environments. From reducing stress to improving mental health, nature Read more…
10 Incredible Health Benefits of Herbal Teas You Need to Know
22/05/2024 by 1 Comment
Herbal teas have been cherished for centuries across cultures, not just for their delightful flavours but for their numerous health benefits. Unlike traditional black or green tea, herbal teas are caffeine-free and can be a soothing alternative to sugary drinks or caffeinated beverages. This blog explores the top health benefits of herbal teas and why Read more…
Top 10 Natural Strategies to Enhance Your Mental Health
21/05/2024 by Leave a Comment
Prioritising mental health in today’s fast-paced world is more important than ever. Taking proactive steps through prevention and self-care is no longer essential but critical for overall well-being. Using holistic approaches that integrate natural alternatives into your routine can maintain and improve your mental health. By embracing practices such as physical activity, soothing herbal teas, Read more…
Tuning into Frequencies: How Different MHz Resonate with Mind, Body, and Spirit
14/05/2024 by 1 Comment
Music has the remarkable ability to influence our mood, evoke emotions, and even alter our state of consciousness. Beyond just the melodies and lyrics, the frequency at which music is played can also play a significant role in shaping our listening experience. Let’s explore a few more notable MHz frequencies and their unique benefits: Understanding Read more…
Harmonizing Hormones: A Guide to Cycle Syncing and Its Transformative Benefits
21/02/2024 by Leave a Comment
In recent years, cycle syncing has emerged as a popular approach for optimizing health and well-being, particularly among individuals with menstrual cycles. This holistic method involves aligning various aspects of life such as diet, exercise, and productivity with the different phases of the menstrual cycle. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what cycle syncing Read more…
Tiny Workouts, Big Results: The Power of Exercise Snacking Unveiled
21/02/2024 by Leave a Comment
Finding time for exercise or workout can be a real challenge given our limited time. What if you could still get significant health benefits by short bursts of exercise throughout your day? Let me introduce Exercise Snacking – a different approach to fitness that is gaining popularity among health conscious and researchers. What is Exercise Read more…
The Power of Journaling: Unlocking Its Benefits and Effective Techniques
03/06/2023 by 1 Comment
Journaling is a simple yet transformative practice that offers numerous benefits for our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Supported by scientific research, the advantages of journaling and provides effective techniques to help you harness its full potential. Whether you’re seeking emotional release, stress reduction, personal growth, or improved well-being, journaling can be a powerful Read more…
Healthy Portion Sizes: A Guide to Taking Control of Your Eating Habits
23/04/2023 by Leave a Comment
Portion sizes control is crucial when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding chronic health issues. With portion sizes constantly on the rise, it’s easy to lose track of how much we are actually eating. Firstly, it’s important to understand the difference between serving sizes and portion sizes. Serving sizes are the amount Read more…
GABA – What is it, what are benefits, side effects, foods high in GABA
02/01/2022 by Leave a Comment
GABA – although not very well known, it is considered to be one of the most important proteins supporting nerve function, muscle movement as well as linked to stress management including higher alcohol dependencies. We will take a closer look at GABA – what is it, what are the benefits, what happens when you have Read more…
Iodine Deficiency – what is it, side effects and which foods are the best
08/12/2021 by Leave a Comment
Iodine – With all the extensive information and social media commentary, I see minimal information or awareness on one of this most important nutritional minerals and what it can do for your health and body. For this exact reason, we have decided to dedicate this article to iodine, and answer questions around it, regarding what Read more…
The Best Temperature for Getting a Wonderful Night of Sleep
14/11/2021 by Leave a Comment
for sleep When we fall into a deep sleep at night, our body temperature also drops. To accommodate your lower body temperature and to make sure that you sleep more comfortably, it is ideal that you sleep in a cool room. That is not to say that your bedroom should be cold. Let’s find out Read more…
Does caffeine significantly affect sleep and how long does it take?
14/11/2021 by Leave a Comment
The Caffeine Sleep relationship: Caffeine is commonly used in many drinks and beverages and predominately in coffee beans, tea leaves, and soft drinks with the highest levels of caffeine are contained in coffee. It is also be produced artificially and used in drugs as a treatment for various conditions. Caffeine is a psychoactive used to Read more…
Sleep Deprivation: the dangerous effects, how much is best, how to get enough
14/11/2021 by Leave a Comment
Prioritizing sleep often takes a backseat to our endless to-do lists. Yet, sleep deprivation poses serious risks to our health and well-being, affecting every aspect of our lives. Let’s look at the essential aspects of sleep: understanding its significance, tailoring hours to individual needs, and cultivating habits for restful nights. The Effects of Sleep Deprivation Read more…
Antioxidants – 10 Easy Ways To Get More Into Your Daily Routine
11/11/2021 by 1 Comment
It is no secret that antioxidants help keep the body healthy. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and organ health. Antioxidants also offer protection from a range of other ailments, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative Read more…
Green Tea – 4 Biggest and Surprising Health Benefits
10/11/2021 by Leave a Comment
Do you know that green tea has amazing health benefits? It is crazy how beneficial it can be. The ability to lose weight, possibly prevent cancer, promote healthy teeth, and lower cholesterol, makes this tea, truly a miracle worker. In recent times, the benefits of green tea have been widely reported in the media. In Read more…
High Satiety Foods – 4 successful foods that will definitely keep you full
08/11/2021 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever consumed a big meals just to feel hungry 30 minutes later? Well, if this has happened to you, odds are you are not selecting high satiety foods. In this article, we’ll explain the importance of high satiety foods, and we’ll also give you a list of our 4 best picks in that category! Read more…
Personal Trainer Wishart Core News – 3 March 2020
04/03/2020 by Leave a Comment
Thanks to Pam and Jan for the bush-walk on Sunday – 90 mins, 5 hills, 3 koalas and great fun!! Thank you to Denise for her wonderful review of Core Health Coaching. Welcome back to Michelle from the Adelaide Hills supporting the Armed Forces bush fire recovery efforts. You can see she was very popular!! Read more…
Personal Trainer Wishart Core News – 13 Jan 2020
19/01/2020 by Leave a Comment
??Well done to some of our Core girls. Fitness Fun at Foam Fest was a clean start but during may have been different!!!! ??Congrats to our client Martin for not only setting his fitness goals for the year but achieving his first one.with a PB at his home park run. THIS WEEK’S POPULAR POSTS Read more…
Personal Trainer Wishart Core News – Jan 2020
03/01/2020 by Leave a Comment
What a fun time in December, with our Christmas functions and antics.Thank you for your support over the past 12 months. With 2020 upon us, we know a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and create some new goals. To help you achieve all that you want this year, I Read more…
Personal Trainer Wishart Core News – Dec 2019
17/12/2019 by Leave a Comment
Thank you to Coach Mark who delivered a very informative Workshop “Surviving the Festive Season”. Great to hear the positive feedback from our participants and helping them achieve a better festive season. Clients only – you now have access to this presentation in our VIP Facebook Group. Attached are a couple of Read more…
Personal Trainer Wishart Core News – Nov 2019
01/12/2019 by Leave a Comment
As a part of this month’s Members Bush walking event, we visited Whites Hill Reserve. We took this one slow and really appreciated the nature and the wildlife with the highlights seeing the 5 Koalas including a new joey as well as a Wallaby!!! ???Congratulations to our Read more…
To Fast Or Not To Fast: Is Fasting For You?
10/11/2019 by Leave a Comment
Recently, there has been renewed interest in fasting, with studies showing the scientific benefits especially around weight loss. In this article, we aim to explore the benefits and precautions of fasting, tips and how to know if it is suitable for your needs. Benefits Historically, ancient cultures and tribes participated in periods of voluntary fasting Read more…
Weight Loss – Is Stress Sabotaging Your Results?
12/03/2019 by 1 Comment
A physician by the name of Hans Selye, also known as the ‘Father of Stress Research’, was once quoted as saying, “It’s not stress that kills us; it is our reaction to it”. Unless our access to food, shelter and water is compromised, many stresses can provide an excellent opportunity for growth. Without stress, challenges Read more…
How to optimize female hormones for weight loss
02/01/2018 by 1 Comment
Female hormones have been under-estimated in the weight loss equation with most only knowing “Calories In, Calories Out” eg. calorie restriction diets, long cardio workouts, More recent research suggests that female hormones play a larger part of this weight loss equation than previous thought. Here is some of the key hormones and three simple tips Read more…
Exercise benefits research – more than just losing weight
11/12/2017 by Leave a Comment
Exercise benefits are well known and well researched to include weight loss and fat loss. The danger is that some people narrow their thinking to use weight loss when research support a huge amount of other heath benefits. Here is some of the latest research to exercise benefits – Intense exercise benefits memory skills Canadian Read more…
2 easy fat loss tips backed by the latest research
11/12/2017 by Leave a Comment
Fat loss loss tips backed up by the latest research. Want to know how to sustain fat loss over the long term? Want to know what simple spice can help you burn more calories? Here is 2 tips to help you achieve long term fat loss. How exercise sustains fat loss achieved through dietary changes Read more…
How stress, eating too fast and nuts can help your weight loss
21/11/2017 by Leave a Comment
Weight loss tips backed up by the latest research. Here is 3 tips to help you achieve better health and weight loss. Weight loss – Stressful experiences cause weight gain An analysis of data from 22,000 middle-aged and older women has found that those who experience trauma, and less severe negative experiences, are more likely Read more…
Gut Health – Is this the secret to great health?
24/10/2017 by 1 Comment
From weight loss, disease prevention, mental health and our immune system, our gut health or more specifically our microbiome is looking like the secret to great health!!! With over 90% of scientific literature published on gut bacteria completed in the last five years, the understanding of the importance of our microbiome has significantly shifted. “Suddenly, Read more…
Tapping: what is it, does it work and what research support the great results?
04/10/2017 by 4 Comments
Tapping or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique is a combination of Traditional Chinese Acupressure (acupuncture without the needles) and Modern Psychology. It involves the use of fingertips rather than needles to tap on the meridian points situated just beneath the surface of the skin. It is non-invasive, simple and pain free. Read more…
Run or Walk – Local parkrun success is expanding
19/06/2017 by 3 Comments
Run or Walk – Wishart parkrun was recently awarded the Sports Award in the local Southside Queensland Day Awards. The winning formula of inclusiveness, personal best times, and their supporting culture are some of the reasons for their expansion to another location in our Brisbane South area. The new Mansfield parkrun is ready to start Read more…
Lose weight without calorie counting
18/06/2017 by Leave a Comment
Do you start counting calories when you want to lose weight? Do you find that you regain any lost weight and even gain more weight? Are you a yo-yo dieter? Did you know other strategies have been proven to be more effective with long-term weight loss? Continuing studies show “weight losers” regain their lost Read more…
Womens fitness training- why it should be different from a mans?
06/06/2017 by Leave a Comment
Womens fitness and strength training – In an era where women and men are equal, a common fitness and strength training mistake is that both are training exactly the same way. Even though we are equal, our bodies are different and as a result we do need different fitness training considerations. According to one of Read more…
Champion Attitude makes a Champion
31/05/2017 by 3 Comments
Learning from Adrian – Champion I want to share an inspiring story. Our client, champion runner and Wishart parkrun Race Director Adrian Royce just completed another marathon – one of many but his first in Borneo, Malaysia. This had been a long-term goal of his, with the intention to beat his personal best time of Read more…
7 powerful food choices more important than calories
22/05/2017 by Leave a Comment
Do you truly believe that a 300 calorie plate of organic vegetables is equal to 300 calories of lollies? Common sense says they are not, but unfortunately when we are looking at our food choices, many of us use the amount of calories way too much in the decision process. The message about portion control Read more…
Your perfect diet secret! What are you missing?
01/04/2017 by Leave a Comment
Your perfect diet secret ! Have you ever wondered why one diet doesn’t work for one person and it does for another? Why do some people have food intolerances and allergies and others don’t? Why do people lose weight on a specific diet and you don’t? Watch this short video to learn what you are missing Read more…
Healthy Diet – Which diet is the healthiest?
27/03/2017 by Leave a Comment
Healthy Diet – Which diet is the healthiest? Their is always confusion about which is the healthiest diet. In this video, we are going to start off talking about the healthy diet from Nutrition Australia’s Healthy Eating Pyramid, the recent changes to the pyramid and how to modify your diet to suit you by listening Read more…
How metabolism and your metabolic rate are the secrets to losing unwanted fat
13/03/2017 by Leave a Comment
Metabolism, metabolic rate and calories. Read here why these are so important for lasting weight loss and ways to increase your metabolic rate. Metabolism – what is it? Technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how you take in nutrients and oxygen and use them to Read more…
Water quality is more critical than how much water you drink
20/02/2017 by Leave a Comment
Most know the importance of water, but did you realize that water quality is as critical. Find out more about water quality, bottled and filtered water. Here is some of the topics that we cover in the 15 min video – What is water quality? Fluoride Water Hardness TDS pH Balance Bottled Water BPA’s Metal Read more…
5 Powerful and Effective Eating Habits to be more healthier, leaner & energized
19/02/2017 by Leave a Comment
Effectiveness my sound strange for the topic of eating as most people eat for taste, overcome hunger cravings or just because it is habitual routine. As one of the most important key foundations of human needs, we tend to take eating food for granted but there are some simple tips and routines that we can Read more…
Health Tip – Water is the most important nutrient to the body.
13/02/2017 by 2 Comments
Heath Tip 1 – Water is the most important nutrient to the body. The most important health tip – The human body is approx 70% water with the brain being 75%, blood 83% and even your bones are 22%. Every single bodily function is linked, regulated and dependant on water. Based on F Batmanghelidj Read more…
Healthy chocolate – is it really that good?
30/01/2017 by Leave a Comment
With Easter approaching, chocolate consumption will sky rocket. Most people will feel guilty and believe that this is not good for their health, but what if we had “healthy chocolate”? Is that possible? We know that dark chocolate is better than milk chocolate but imagine having chocolate every day Read more…
Ready for a lasting health change?
11/01/2017 by Leave a Comment
Tried for a lasting health change before and not succeeded? You started and then gave up? Don’t have the motivation. Here’s a simple strategy that works. The main reason for most of us not being successful in implementing a lasting health change is that we carry forward the same old thinking and strategy. As a Read more…
“Go hard” Workouts are doing more HARM than good.
27/11/2016 by 1 Comment
“Go hard or Go home”. Guess what, with only 5% of people doing regular exercise and fitness, people have chosen – they are going home. This “Go hard” message is doing more HARM than good. I understand this can motivate some but the reality is, most people are unfit with poor posture, overweight, stress as Read more…
5 Tips to Beat Hunger Cravings
17/11/2016 by Leave a Comment
Beat Hunger Cravings. You know the feeling. Maybe you just ate a full meal, but now it’s half an hour later and you’re hungry again. Or maybe you went downstairs for a midnight snack, but then you found yourself unexpectedly polishing off a packet of Tim Tams because you had no idea how hungry you actually Read more…
5 Do Not Eats for Fat Loss
17/11/2016 by Leave a Comment
Freedom of choice and a variety of foods are critical to long-term success in fat loss. If you have had too much experience in hearing the words ‘You should’, ‘You shouldn’t’, ‘Don’t do this or that’ you may not like hearing ‘Do not eat’. So let’s clarify: The following Do-Not-Eat foods we recommend you to Read more…
13 Fat Loss Foods
16/11/2016 by Leave a Comment
Fat Loss Foods is another truth about healthy eating. Not all foods are created equal. One of the less-known effects of food when it is ingested, which rarely gets much discussion in mainstream press, is its ‘thermogenic effect’. Yet it is one of the reasons why not all foods are created equal. To sum up Read more…
Clean Eating and 10 Habits of Highly Effective Eaters
16/11/2016 by Leave a Comment
Clean eating is all about forming lifelong habits that will get you to Lose Fat and Keep it Off. Here are ten of the most effective habits you will need to develop to be a healthy eater and reap all the benefits of a healthier, leaner body including more energy and a happier mind. 1. Read more…
Truths of Effective Fat Loss
11/10/2016 by Leave a Comment
Effective Fat Loss is through proper diet. Let’s get something clear straight away. By ‘diet’ I am not referring to a particular eating regime, diet or fad. I am speaking about nutrition. So let’s start again… The most effective way to lose fat is through proper nutrition. This is not an exaggeration or an overstatement. Read more…
