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Bring me Sunshine

As we move forward into March, we welcome a change of seasons. Whether you base your seasons on the equinox, or follow the obtuse change of seasons based on the calendar, in the Southern hemisphere March brings with it cooler nights, a slow shift into shorter days, and a crispness in the air. For those of you in the chilly Northern Hemisphere, the polar vortex begins to thaw, as you charge up the grill for a summer of cookouts. This makes March the perfect month to talk about one of the 7 Healer…

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Sleep Hygiene

With the year in full swing it almost feels ironic to be talking about sleep; nobody is getting any and no one has time for it! Sleep is one of the 7 pillars that I feel so many of us are challenged by. Something as simple as closing your eyes and simply sleeping, seems to have become an exclusive commodity of our time. When we talk of this pillar of health, we need to think about not only in its quantity, but the quality of sleep we are getting. There is no point boasting about spending 8 hours…

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Minimalistic Health our Step One..

As January goes racing by and all my plans of how much I want to rest over the holidays becomes a distant memory I got to thinking and reading all the blogs and posts about minimalism that keep hitting my inbox. Marie Kondo’s TV show has just hit Netflix and one or two other bloggers on minimalism that I follow have both put out books to assist in this process and it got me to thinking, why is it we are so focused on all the things we own or want to get rid of when really we should be focused on…

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Wellness, Weight Loss and Women with ATMS

The ATMS National Seminar Series is back for another year and I am lecturing.. Between March and June 2019, Lara Briden and I will be touring Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth teaching you all  about the female reproductive hormones’ influence on nutrition, metabolism and general health.

Our one-day seminar, will combine our expertise in sports nutrition and women’s health to bring you unique insights into metabolic challenges such as PCOS and menopause as well as a woman-cen…

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Women, Hormones, Strength and Health



In less than a month I am presenting in New Zealand..

Women’s health is not just about periods and reproduction. Female hormones affect every aspect of health including insulin, muscles, and metabolism.

This Workshop is aimed at the professional development of practitioners and the personal development of individuals alike, participants will learn how female reproductive hormones influence general health, metabolism and sports performance.

You will be presented with the latest research about exerci…

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5 Tips to Help Increase Your Running Endurance

For many people, running does not come naturally. You have to work on it and keep at it, one day at a time. If you can only run a short distance without getting tired, and are looking for ways to build up your endurance, there are several things you can do that will help. Before you begin, make sure that you have the right equipment for the job, including some suitable running shoes from a trusted brand. Be sure to look through some Nike running shoes reviews or something of the sort, and get yo…

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How to make the perfect post-training smoothie

Article originally published on Blackmores Whether you're running a half or full marathon, getting ready for takes a lot of commitment and training hours. One of the best ways to support your body with a heavy training schedule is to make sure that you re-fuel properly after each workout. Many time people will squeeze in their early morning training and then not eat breakfast until they have gotten to work a few hours later and by then they have missed the boat of optimum fueling and recovery fo…

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How to get your nutrition right on race day

Article originally published on Blackmores

With only a few weeks until the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, and whether you are doing the 10km or the marathon there are a few things to start thinking about before race morning.

Don’t let all your weeks and months of training go to waste by not being prepared for the actual day.

So you’re a fit or almost fit and ready to race, what do you need to remember nutritionally for the big day so as not to end up on the side of the road walking it home to …

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fx Medicine: Understanding Sports Nutrition with Kira Sutherland

Reposted from fx medicine article Understanding Sports Nutrition with Kira Sutherland

How and what should elite athletes eat and drink, and what supplements are appropriate when preparing for competition?

How do athletes protect themselves from injury and maintain a robust immune response under the pressures of training?
Today we're talking to Kira Sutherland, an accomplished naturopath and sports nutritionist who is an expert at preparing elite athletes and weekend warriors to perform at their…

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Kira Sutherland 2017 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Interview

Blackmores, Australia's No.1 vitamins and supplement brand*, has been a major sponsor of the Sydney Running Festival for 13 years. The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival started in 2001 to promote fitness and health for the NSW community and to position Sydney as an international tourist destination.

The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is one of the most spectacular courses in the world, taking in all of the Sydney iconic landmarks and providing all runners with a unique opportunity to cross t…

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