by kathleenmurphy | May 2, 2014 | Nutrition, Women's Health
Put your hand up if you have (or have previously had) low iron *raises hand* It’s incredibly common, particularly among undernourished children, young women, the elderly and during pregnancy. But, in fact, just about anyone can develop a deficiency. Signs...
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 6, 2014 | Preconception Care
Another great blog post from one of our Health and Happiness Collective, the excellent Chinese medicine and acupuncture practitioner Peter Kington. In this post, Peter talks about one of my favourite topics: fertility! He gives you his general tips for enhancing...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 28, 2014 | Nutrition
Such a big title for what is, essentially, a post pointing you to something excellent that is written elsewhere on the internet. Oh well. My former Brisbane colleague Sarah has written a wonderful post about dietary change, referencing both Chinese dietetics and the...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 26, 2014 | Digestive health, Nutrition
Getting started on a health kick is often overwhelming, particularly if there are a lot of changes to be made or many habits that you feel need adjusting. However, as with most things in life, simplifying your approach can remove unnecessary stress and help you turn...
by kathleenmurphy | Jan 8, 2014 | Nutrition, Research
An interesting article was published in the BMJ late last year, looking at the cost (as in, affect on our wallets) of healthy diet and lifestyle patterns. The article’s lead author explained: “people often say that healthier foods are more expensive and...
