As I was chilling out last night in front of the TV Charlie my Border Collie X was snuggled into me. It’s pretty cold in my house right now (yes I live it sub tropical Brisbane!) but having that 4 legged animal close to me helped me to feel warm and safe. You see there is nothing like the unconditional love of a dog and there are many benefits associated with that connection you feel to your furry friend. Interacting with your dog each day [...]
The first report was published by Lifeline Australia in 2009 on the effects that stress is having on everyday Australians' hip pocket. Apart from the significant financial impact that stress is having on the economy, the majority of everyday Australians are suffering in silence, unaware that they can do something about it. At this very moment 91% of Australians feel stressed about some aspect of their lives. What's more, stress has been linked to obesity, premature ageing and heart disease and that's just the start. [...]
Moving your body may be the best medicine on the market. The benefits of using exercise as a medical therapy hits the news again in an effort to find some answers to the escalating obesity crisis. Would you be shocked to hear that there has been a 400% increase in the use of anti depressants over the last 20 years? "Research has shown time and time again that exercise offers just as good if not better results when dealing with an array of medical conditions" [...]
Is it possible that poor food choices are connected to a messy desk? In Brisbane right now we are experiencing very humid and hot days up to 43 degrees which makes it hard to function effectively. I often feel lethargic and drained of energy. As a result of this I find that the household and office chores get put on the back burner and I find myself wallowing in more than a bit of mess. Papers and stuff everywhere! I have also noticed that when [...]