Nanna’s shortbread 250 g butter 1 ½ cups plain flour 1 cup self raising flour 2 tbsp rice flour 170 g icing sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 180o Lightly grease a rectangular baking tray with butter and line with baking paper. Sift flours together into a large mixing bowl.Use your fingertips to rub the … Read More
Let’s Talk About Lonelines, Part 3, By Shannon Moule, Clinical Psychologist
Welcome back to my series on LONELINESS. Part 3: H ow to overcome LONELINESS. LONELINESS like all emotions is telling us something vital. As we have come to learn from the experts, LONELINESS is telling us that we are most likely missing meaningful connections in our life. And the only way to overcome this is to take the steps to … Read More
Let’s Talk About Loneliness, Part 2, By Shannon Moule, Clinical Psychologist
Welcome back to my series on LONELINESS. Part 2: Why do we end up feeling lonely? Let’s now look at turning towards LONELINESS. For those of you who read part 1 of this series, you would have hopefully read my blog “How’s your relationship with your emotions?” If not, I want you to go back now and read this article … Read More
Let’s Talk About Loneliness Part 1, By Shannon Moule, Clinical Psychologist
Over the course of the next few weeks I will release a three part series on LONELINESS. It was too big of a topic to fit in one, so bare with me as we explore this topic together. Part 1: What is LONELINESS and the effects of LONELINESS on health? Part 2: Why do we end up feeling lonely? Part … Read More
R U OK? Day 13 September 2018 by Shannon Moule (Clinical Psychologist)
In 2016, 2,866 people died from suicide in Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2017). It’s estimated that every day we lose 8 Australians to suicide and 30 people attempt to end their lives everyday (Lifeline, 2018). Rates of suicide are generally three times higher for males, rural and regional dwellers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Mindframe National Media … Read More
Stroke Awareness and Blood Pressure (Part B) by Tania Logan (Dietitian)
This week is Stroke Awareness week and I am encouraging everyone to make simple changes to their diet that can help reduce their blood pressure, which is the biggest risk factor for stroke. In my last article, I discussed the top 5 foods that help lower blood pressure. Today, I will focus on the 5 things that we need to … Read More
Stroke Awareness Week and Blood Pressure (Part A) by Tania Logan (Dietitian)
This week is Stroke Awareness week, and this year we want to encourage everyone to see how easy it is to fit healthy habits into their day to reduce their risk of a stroke. The Stroke Foundation has lots of helpful information on their website at www.strokefoundation.org.au. Blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke. Blood pressure is the … Read More
Our Body and Our Life – Interwoven Realities by Dr. Johanna Lynch (GP Psychotherapist)
Our bodies are not only alive – they are lived! As a GP joining the Zest team to do psychotherapy, I have chosen to explain how my work fits in to the team by introducing some ground-breaking science that is changing both medicine and psychology! Caring for the whole person has been my passion – so I have undertaken training … Read More
Welcoming Naturopath, Carine Pieterse to our Zesty team
A warm welcome to Carine Pieterse, Naturopath / Clinical Nutritionist who will be joining the Zest Infusion team in June / July. Carine welcomes appointments on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Q. Tell us about yourself I am a passionate Natural Health professional with 17 years of clinical experience. As a qualified Naturopath, I have a special interest in providing holistic, natural care … Read More
8 Lifestyle Tips To Reduce the Risk of Cancer – by Tania Logan, Dietitian & Diabetes Educator
Cancer can affect anyone, but we know that some people are at a higher risk of developing cancer than others. A new report has confirmed the link between cancer risk and lifestyle factors like food intake, physical activity and weight. This report, by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research, is a comprehensive analysis of … Read More