Health & Wellbeing
Posts from the Dr Libby Blog
Why Do I Feel So Tired After Eating? Food is designed to energise us, right? Yet why is it that so many people feel a post-lunch slump? How often have you observed someone or even felt yourself crash after you’ve eaten a somewhat ‘healthy’ lunch. How can food, the very thing that is supposed to […]
In all my years working with people on an individual level or in a group, regardless of their age, sex or current health status there is often one thing that unifies people’s health and wellness goals – energy and the desire for more. When you ask someone how he or she is these days the […]
The word superfood gets thrown around a lot nowadays with all sorts of exotic things being touted as the new essential for your diet, however, one thing remains the same – vegetables deserve their place as one of nature’s gifts. They are all the superstars of the paddocks! Broccoli, spinach, kale, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts […]
Ageing gracefully is something many of us aspire to do regardless of race, sex or age. In a world where it feels like every second day there is a product, supplement, or regime targeted at combating age – we are bombarded with constantly changing and often conflicting messages. Ageing is a natural process and unfortunately […]
Everywhere you turn these days it appears there is a new exercise trend and while I’m all for finding different ways to keep moving – there is one way to move that’s free, great for your heart, soul and always accessible – walking! No need for a membership, or special equipment – the best part […]
Feel good foods There are numerous foods linked with enhancing mood, the most famous, of course being chocolate. Dark chocolate in particular is high in the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is one of 10 essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. It serves as a precursor for serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps the body […]
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