Insights of instinct
The role of a dietician in managing eating disorders.
October 14, 2020
Psychologists play an integral role in the path to recovery for those people with eating disorders, or disordered eating. A psychologist’s role typically involves developing a collaborative understanding of the function of an individual’s eating disorder and supporting the development…
Why seeing a dietitian is worth your time (and money!)
October 3, 2020
Most people recognise diet as being an integral factor in health, but with all the nutrition information available on social media, in books, magazines or TV programs, it’s becoming hard to distinguish between the garbage and real evidence-based advice. Because…
I run all the time – does that mean my legs are strong?
September 24, 2020
Running is a wonderful exercise for our whole body, but does it actually make us stronger? There are a number of benefits to running, or any prolonged form of exercise but in this article, we will delve deep into exactly…
I have an abdominal separation, now what?
September 18, 2020
Abdominal separation, or DRAM (diastasis of the rectus abdominus muscle), is very common during, and after pregnancy. Your left and right rectus abdominus muscle (your 6 pack muscles) attach in the centre to a ligament, called your linea alba. During…
Everything you need to know about the ACL!
September 11, 2020
What is an ACL? ‘ACL’ stands for anterior cruciate ligament. It is a ligament in your knee joint, which joins your femur to your tibia. It runs on a slight angle, from the back of your femur (thigh bone), to…