Welcome to the Health Digest
The cost of overweight and obesity in the workplace
Excess body weight and lack of physical activity is known to contribute to chronic health conditions. Australia ranks in the worst third of OECD countries for obesity among people over the age of 15 with a whopping 63% of Australians said to be either overweight or obese. And this trend is on the increase; back in 2004 - 2005, the National Health Survey indicated that just over half of us (54%) were classified as overweight or obese. We have a growing problem (pun intended).
My top three tips to make Healthy change easy…
Aaaahhhh, January. In December you offered so much promise of better things. We would eat better, take better care of ourselves and make time for the things we love; at least that’s what we were telling ourselves in the never-never land that occurs between Christmas day and New Years day.
Seasons greetings…and all that stuff!
Is it just me or did 2018 just rush past with a woosh leaving everyone wondering where the year went?
I’m shifting gears and I’m excited!
December is often considered a time of endings because its the month that closes off the year that's gone. I prefer to think of it as a time of new beginnings as its the month when many people and organisations are starting their planning for the year ahead.
With that in mind, I want to share some of the changes that are happening with Genesis Health & Lifestyle Solutions and what that means for you, my loyal clients and followers.
Could you be experiencing burnout?
Everyone experience stressful periods throughout their lives, but unfortunately, many people are under more stress than ever. The human body can only withstand so much, which can lead to the condition known as ‘burnout’.
I is for Interconnection - the importance of social wellbeing
Humans are social creatures with fundamental needs to belong and be connected with other human beings. We are 'herd or pack animals' that operate as one part of an intricately woven community that includes our friends, family, workplace or other cultural or community groups.
It is important when looking at ways to improve our health and wellbeing that we look beyond our physical needs, like diet, sleep and exercise, to also consider our emotional and social needs.
My 5 top tips for getting better sleep
Sleep is something that can make or break how we go through life. If you’re not sleeping well, you won’t be as creative, productive or resilient as you could be. So if quality sleep is evading you, here are my top five tips to help you get a good rest at night.
The beginners guide to environmental toxins and the effects on health
In modern society, we are exposed to more artificially created compounds than ever before. Unfortunately, these substances can have an incredibly detrimental impact on your health. Let’s look at what you need to know about environmental toxins in your life.
Do your teams have the guts to be high performing?
High performing organisations need high performing staff; that’s just a given nowadays. But did you know that one of the ways we can assist our people to be high performing is to make sure they have a healthy gut?
To have the capacity to be creative, solution oriented, innovative and resilient we need good brain function and if you want a brain that functions optimally, the best place to start is the gut. Although it may not be apparent at first, the gut and brain are very closely linked. Good gut health naturally supports your mood, cognition and mental performance.