Tips for Your Cholesterol24 January 2019We all want to be heart-healthy and ensuring healthy levels of cholesterol is the first step. According to heart and lung surgeon, Dr. Nikki Stamp, “Cholesterol isn’t exactly a bad guy, in fact, it’s a vital substance in our bodies. It’s a small fatty molecule that is absolutely essential for life. It acts as a precursor to a number of hormones and forms the walls of the cells in our body. High cholesterol however, has been shown to be strongly associated with heart disease, strokes and peripheral vascular disease. Therefore, what we want to do is to keep them in safe levels.” In her latest article for HIF, Nikki shares her expert advice on the lifestyle changes you can do to help keep your blood fats in the best shape.Read More
Why Is My Dog Eating Grass?14 March 2019Most dog owners have seen their dog eat grass, or heard the advice that it’s because they’re unwell, stressed, or perhaps they just like the taste. The good news is that it’s actually a very normal behaviour for our furry friends. In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviourist, Laura V explores the many different reasons why.Read More
Foods to Help Boost Your Metabolism26 March 2019Protein, fermented foods, chilli, tea and water - what do all these have in common? They’re foods that trigger your metabolism! Nutrition guru, Rosie Mansfield shares the best actions we can take to support and speed up our metabolism.Read More
Why Does Social Media Make Me Feel Miserable?24 May 2019It’s virtually impossible to avoid spending some time on social media and many of us may experience the social comparison and misery that comes from innocently scrolling through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. According to mental health expert and psychologist Dr. Happy “Whether we realise it or not, most of us are constantly evaluating our own attractiveness, intelligence, success, attributes and qualities by comparing ourselves to how we perceive others in these domains”. With this in mind, Dr. Happy shares some simple tips to ensure you enjoy using social media without it making you feel miserable.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Great Keto Debate 23 May 2019There’s no doubt you’ve heard of or know someone that’s done the Ketogenic Diet. But what is it exactly? In a nutshell you minimise carbs, have a moderate amount of protein and high fat in order to switch the body to metabolising fat. But is it fact or fad? In her latest article for HIF, expert nutritionist Rosie Mansfield has compiled a list of some of the pros and cons of the Keto diet to help you understand more about it and decide if it is right for you.Category:NutritionRead MoreWrite a Comment
Back Pain - Some Common Misconceptions21 May 2019Did you know that back pain is incredibly common? According to physio professional and HIF blogger, Em Batger, "It’s estimated that 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. As a physio I see clients with back pain almost every day with varying presentations from those with a dull background ache to those with sharp, intense, debilitating pain." We chatted to Em to get her advice on everything you need to know about back pain. Including the serious red flags to look out for, the common misconceptions, what can help to prevent back pain and what can help ease the pain and aid recovery.Category:PhysiotherapyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Monitoring Your Pets Lumps and Bumps16 May 2019As our pet’s start to get older you may notice a lump or bump on their body, that wasn’t there yesterday – which as a pet parent, can be very scary. However, there are many reasons why a bump develops. With this in mind, we caught up with animal behaviourist Laura V to hear her expert knowledge on the causes of lumps in pets and know when it is time to call your primary care veterinarian.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Symptoms of a Heart Attack13 May 2019What are the warning signs of a heart attack? HIF blogger and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Nikki Stamp shares her expert knowledge on the common, yet different symptoms to watch out for in both men and women. The sooner you can recognise the signs of a heart attack, the quicker you can get help and treatment.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Take a Holiday for Your Health09 May 2019Regular breaks are important for our health and wellbeing. According to Mental Health Expert and Psychologist Dr. Happy,” We are working harder and longer and we’re more stressed than we’ve ever been. In his latest article for HIF, Dr. Happy explains the importance taking multiple holidays a year to ensure we feel refreshed and revitalised.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called06 May 2019One of the most important things you can teach your dog, is to come back when it’s called. However, it’s also one of the most difficult things to train successfully? With this mind, Animal behaviourist Laura V shares the best approach to get a reliable recall.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Do We Eat Too Much Salt? What Science Says About Too Much Sodium03 May 2019We have long known that too much salt is bad for our health but just how much salt are we eating if we are no longer using the salt shaker?Category:Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Help Your Child Cope with the Loss of a Pet30 April 2019There’s no doubt that every pet we own, becomes part of the family. Many children form lifelong bonds with their pets but unfortunately, our pets don’t live forever. Psychologist and Mental Health Expert Dr. Happy, from The Happiness Institute shares his personal experience on how to help your child understand loss while, also highlighting the opportunity for parents to teach their children several life lessons.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
9 Dog Friendly Walks and Hikes Around PerthThere are plenty of dog friendly walking trails to enjoy around Perth. Do yourself and your four legged friend a favour and explore a track this weekend.Category:Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
Moving to Australia from Canada? 11 Things You Need to KnowIt’s a big decision to move halfway around the world. We have made a thorough list of 11 important things you should know about migrating from Canada to Australia.Category:Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
Turmeric - Miracle Superfood or Just a Spice?Research shows turmeric has been used to prevent and treat a wide range of health conditions. But is it confirmed to be a miracle superfood?Category:Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment