Quick Tips To A Good Night’s Sleep

8 Tips to Get Better Zzzzzz’s….  1. Cut Caffeine.  The effects of caffeine can take as long as eight hours to wear off.  So if you drink a cup of coffee or soft drink in the afternoon and are still tossing at night, caffeine might be the reason.  Cutting out caffeine at least four to six hours before bedtime can help you fall asleep easier. 2. Avoid alcohol as a sleep aid.  Alcohol … [Read more...]

Studioz Launches Kids Nutrition Program In Local Primary Schools

Emily & Olvia May 2011

Having two young girls myself, aged 4 and 6, I'm often concerned with the amount of mis-information and advertising bombardment of "junk" foods out there, which result in our younger generations forming unhealthy habits.  Childhood obesity in Victoria is a huge problem, with approximately 25% of children being overweight - this is up from 5% back in the 1960's!  I know, hard to believe! On  … [Read more...]

It’s My Birthday…My Philosophy To Eating!

Okay, today, August 12,  is my birthday and all day people have been asking me if I'm going to have some cake...and then laugh...they know me too well.  It's prompted me with some inspiration to tell you about my "life-long" philosophy to how I eat. For the past 20 years I have followed a "healthy eating" mindset, making sure I get the right amount of protein, carbs and fats into my meals.  … [Read more...]

Does THIS Hurt When You Walk?

Everyone knows walking is great for your overall health. But sometimes, walking can cause aches and pains. You don’t have to take it and hope it gets better on its own. Here are 4 solutions to the most common aches and pains folks report when walking 1. Lower back pain. It’s pretty normal to feel an ache in your lower back — especially when you first start walking. This is normally … [Read more...]

Quick Tips To Revitalize Your Life

6 Ways To Revive Your Dreams & Passions  Are you living your dreams? Do you even remember your dreams?  Or are you too busy trying to keep up with daily demands to take the time to dream?   People who do what they love are typically healthier and have lower levels of stress.  Here are 6 quick ways you can take time for you and discover what truly matters to you.    1. Set aside time … [Read more...]

FAQ’s On Alcohol and Your Health

 With all weight loss and fitness programs, I recommend steering clear of alcoholic beverages, because they add on extra calories and the effects essentially counter-out your efforts.   So while I don’t advocate alcohol, I know it’s part of life.  Many of us enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner, a cocktail at after-work ‘happy hours’, or a beer during barbeques.  But many of us … [Read more...]

QUICK! Tips To Get More Fibre

7 painless ways to get 25 grams or more of fibre every day   Eat your fruit! Get off to a great start by adding fruit, like berries or melon, to your breakfast every day. Plus have it as a snack, add it to your dinner, and/or have it for dessert.  And go with whole fruit instead of juice.  Whole apples and whole oranges are packed with a lot more fibre and a lot fewer calories than … [Read more...]

Five Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy & Protecting Your Vision:

Taking care of your eyes and getting regular examinations can prevent many leading causes of eye dieseases and vision loss. Here's a few things you can do to protect your eyes at any age: Protect your eyes from the sun- Like your skin, eyes never forget UV exposure. Studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts and age- related macular … [Read more...]

8 Fat Busting tips!

Hot Health & Fitness Tips For Maximum Results In Minimum Time!                                                      Lose the fat permanetly with these eight easy changes. Replace all liquid calories with water and real brewed tea (green, black or white-no fake prepackaged junk-and go light on the sweetener). If you bite it you … [Read more...]

Tips For Staying Motivated

Create your personal "reasons list'.  Take a few minutes (or maybe a couple of days) to jot down EVERY reason you can think of as to why you want to get healthy / get fit / lose weight. If you don't know why you are doing something, you'll be less likely to keep at it. Keep this list with you or in a place where you'll see it daily to remind yourself why you want to stay on track. It's a powerful … [Read more...]