7 Stress Relief Techniques That Actually Work
If you have ever sat down at the end of the day and noticed your jaw is tight, your shoulders are up around your ears, and your mind is still racing through your to-do list, you are not alone. Stress…
Category Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition & Fitness
Everyday Issues: What a Counsellor Can Help With
“I didn’t think my problems were serious enough to see someone.” In over 30 years of practice, that is one of the phrases I hear most often from new clients, and it always strikes me the same way: someone has…
Stress & Weight Gain: How Cortisol Affects Your Body
Chronic stress triggers cortisol production, which can lead to increased appetite, fat storage around the midsection, and emotional eating. This article explains the psychology behind stress-related weight gain and shares evidence-based approaches, including how working with a psychologist can address…
Diet and Dementia Prevention: What the Australian Research Shows
As Australia’s population ages, dementia has become one of our biggest health challenges, affecting over 420,000 Australians and their families. While age and genetics play roles we can’t control, you’ve probably heard conflicting claims about whether what you eat might…
Building Resilience: Coping Skills for Life’s Challenges
Life is full of ups and downs for all of us, and our ability to bounce back from challenges is what defines resilience. Resilience is not just about surviving difficult situations, but thriving despite them. It’s a crucial life skill…
Sleep and Mental Health: Understanding the Link
Have you ever noticed how a bad night’s sleep can make everything feel harder the next day? That’s because sleep and mental health are deeply connected. At Integrated Health Specialists, we see firsthand how sleep quality impacts our clients’ mental…
Physical Activity and Mental Health: The Hidden Link
It’s well known that exercise keeps our bodies healthy, but each year, its impact on our mental wellbeing is gaining more recognition among health professionals and the public alike. Engaging in physical activity triggers chemical changes in the brain, like…
Combining Psychology and Nutrition for Mental Wellness
When we talk about looking after our mental health, it’s easy to focus just on our thoughts and feelings. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that’s just as important: What we eat. It turns out, the way we feel…
Epigenetics: Switching Your Weight Loss Genes ON and OFF
The term ‘epigenetics’ has been around for over a hundred years, and yet, there is still so much we don’t understand about it. However, as the research into the field of epigenetics processes – scientists are uncovering more astonishing information…
Weight Loss and Your Genes: What We Know
Weight loss is a phrase that’s on many people’s minds at the moment, especially given it’s the start of a new year. Burning off those calories and ‘losing that holiday weight gain’ are messages that you’re probably seeing in your…