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Insulin resistance is a major ‘pillar’ of chronic ill-health. Read more about these ‘pillars’ here – it’s truly important information to understand. Body resistance to insulin comes about because of sustained high blood sugar levels/load that cause the pancreas to secrete large quantities of insulin. Normally one of the major effects of Insulin is lowering … Read more
High blood sugar levels are a consistent health-risk for many of us – whether or not we are ‘officially’ diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. This comes about primarily as a result of the foods a lot of us in industrialised society choose to eat. These foods are mostly highly refined, non-fibre ‘foods’ containing refined sugars/corn … Read more
These 5 ideas emerge from our Wellness and Prevention Paradigm. They each explore different aspects of the age-old idea of nature vs nurture – how much are genes responsible compared with how much is the environment a cause? And by environment here – we’re talking both the actual environment us as humans (in which we … Read more
Usually doctors take all of your personal info, and yet, you learn little about who they are and why the do what they do. Let’s change that! Please call me Ben – I may legally be a “Benjamin” but that’s not really “me” I was born in Melbourne CBD, and I lived in Victoria until … Read more
Moving Is Life! Key #3 is about improving quality and quantity of movement – because moving is life! We look at posture, efficiency, sedentary lifestyles or repetitive movements, breath, stretching, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, power, push-pull, functional training, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, lifting techniques, ergonomics, sitting and more… The Vibrant Life Keys are all about … Read more
Key #4 is about mental and emotional health, they way we think, communicate, are inspired and engage with ourselves – inside our own heads! Thinking and Feeling as a Vibrant Life Key is as much about common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, general sadness, self-esteem, judgement, grief, guilt, shame, vulnerability, empowerment, confidence, … Read more
Key #5 acknowledges the vital role social connection, tribe and support play in human health and wellbeing. It is about sharing, cooperation, intimacy, involvement, contribution, relationships – primary partner, kids/family, friendships. It looks at ritual, vulnerability, love, nurture, safety, feeling important, belonging, appreciation. And it looks at commitment to others… The Vibrant Life Keys … Read more
Key #2 is about improving your internal chemistry; it is so VERY important to health and wellbeing. Sometimes called the internal ‘mileux’ or even the internal ‘soup’ – this is the interplay of nutrition, hydration, drugs, acidity, neurotransmitters, hormones, inflammatory mediators and more. This all happens within the watery environment of self – the exchange, … Read more
Vibrant Life Keys are the framework for us to recognise the requirements we all need to achieve for an ULTIMATE LIFE! Better FUNCTION = Better LIFE These two concepts are synonymous (mutually INCLUSIVE) – you can’t have one without the other! The Vibrant Life Keys are heavily influenced by (and we credit/thank) the following sources: … Read more
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