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Christmas is a magical time of year filled with joy, laughter, and celebrations. Yet, let’s be honest – it also comes with its fair share of challenges when it comes to staying healthy. With delicious meals, endless parties, social gatherings, and the stress of hosting or traveling, it’s easy to let your wellness goals take a backseat.

The good news? You can enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your health. It’s all about finding balance and making thoughtful choices that work for you.

To he…

I recently spoke to BioCeuticals ambassador, Emma Sutherland to identify the factors impacting metabolic flexibility, and how this has a direct effect on our patient's ability to lose weight and maintain the loss.

Healthy and sustainable weight loss is a multifaceted issue, that we as healthcare professionals help our clients navigate in order to achieve sustainable health outcomes.

Together we looked at the role of metabolic and mitochondrial health for optimal body composition, delving deep into…

 I am very honoured to be nominated as one of 3 finalists for lecturer of the year in the @naturalmedicineau awards. The winners will be announced at an Awards Gala Dinner, on Saturday 9 November 2024, at Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane. 

I have been lecturing for more than 25 years now and I still am in love with it as a job! It’s absolutely my honour to get to be a part of peoples journey as they become a naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist!

It is amazing to watch people learn, grown, and…

Want to take a dive deep into women's metabolic health? In this episode, Kira Sutherland of Uberhealth is joined by Lara Briden of The Period Revolutionary to uncover cutting-edge strategies to combat insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and cardiovascular risks in women. 

As an Australian Naturopath and Sports Nutritionist with over 25 years in clinical practice, Kira shares her wealth of knowledge on the:

• Metabolic health and hormonal balance
  
• Gut-metabolism connection and inflammation
• Persona…

Hey, Naturopaths and Nutritionists! Let's discuss sports nutrition in your clinical practice. Did you know it can be applied to all your clients, even if they are not "athletes"? Many of its principles are used by everyone who exercises, especially those trying to change their metabolic health.

Are you feeling apprehensive about it? Are you overwhelmed or unsure how to integrate it into your clinical practice with your clients?

Firstly, let’s examine the scope of sports nutrition, how it diffe…

The Teenage years mark a crucial period of growth and development, including both physical and mental. During this time, teenagers undergo rapid body changes, placing unique demands on their nutritional needs.

As a sports nutritionist/naturopath, I often encounter questions regarding the role of supplements in teenage diets.

Should teenagers supplement? Is it necessary, or even safe, for them to do so?

In this article, we'll explore these questions and the potential benefits and risks of teen…

Curious how naturopathy and nutrition can enhance your health and fitness? In this episode, Vanessa introduces Kira Sutherland from Uberhealth.

As an Australian Naturopath and Sports Nutritionist with over 25 years in clinical practice, Kira shares her wealth of knowledge on the:

• Importance of supplements
• Role of self-motivation
• and the influence of social media on the fitness industry.

She also provides practical tips on how to incorporate these insights into your daily routine. You’ll…

In today’s episode, we are joined by Kira Sutherland, to discuss fasting for women.

We consider traditional Naturopathic models of fasting in comparison to the popularised versions of our current day, our concerns around long-term fasting and nutrient intake, fasting and training, the role of coffee in fasting, how to truly fast like a woman and so much more.

In this episode, I chat with the much-loved Kira Sutherland, an international speaker, Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Herbalist with over 25 years of clinical expertise. We delve into Kira’s journey from the early days of her clinical practice and how she got started, to her remarkable success today.

Kira also shares her experiences, addressing common obstacles faced by new practitioners and offers practical advice on attracting clients, improving compliance, and when/if you should consider nich…

The age-old advice to "eat less and exercise more" has long been the go-to formula for weight loss. However, as many of us have experienced, it's not always that simple. Countless individuals struggle to shed those stubborn pounds despite their best efforts, leaving them feeling frustrated and defeated. But fear not, because there's a world of weight loss wisdom beyond this clichéd mantra.

Kira Sutherland, a renowned nutritionist, and her client Tash delve into this through their discussion of …