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Why Guess When You Can Test? How do you know if your diet and lifestyle are improving your health? In this episode with Dr. Bret Scher, one of our Exercise Physiologists, Kirsty Woods, goes through exactly that. She uses metabolism testing to help clients lose fat and gain muscle — exactly what we want for healthy weight loss. In this podcast, you will learn:  The basics of metabolic testing and body composition analysis How to break through a plateau and get the most out of weight loss...

Developing integrated teams (including metabolism testing) to current lifestyle programs may help to deliver real impact when it comes to managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes and PCOS. This article from one of our valued practitioners featured in the recent Medical Forum Magazine for General practitioners has to the potential potential to change lifestyle management of metabolic health Key Messages: Managing obesity remains a challenge worldwide Objective measurements improve...

When it comes to dieting, research shows the majority of people will regain some – if not most – of the weight they’ve lost.While there are many reasons why this weight regain may happen, many assume it’s because dieting permanently wrecks your metabolism. But while it’s true that dieting can slow your metabolism, as shown in this study on Biggest Loser contestants, diet can also improve your metabolism in many positive ways.WHY GUESS WHEN YOU CAN TEST When we talk about weight loss, we really...

At MHS we are here to help support you through these challenging times, and in this post you will find the expert tips, meal ideas and exercises to help you get through this week and beyond.We would also like to assure you that the health, wellness, and safety of our clients and staff will always be our top priorities at Metabolic Health Solutions - click here for more information.The good news is that you can support your metabolic health with lifestyle to improve immunity and covid outcomes...

MHS are happy to report that we can help with the evidence-based lifestyle strategies supported by GP's and Australian Of The Year in this video highlighting that type two diabetes is preventable and in many cases, can even be reversed.In conjunction with a patient's unique metabolic data to ensure safety, personalisation and optimal results, our qualified health professionals have helped many West Australians to reduce their medications and complications from Diabetes, just like MHS employee...

In this episode, our lead Exercise Physiologist Kirsty Woods answers the following key questions in regards to metabolic health:✅ Why testing blood sugar levels IS NOT enough✅ How to optimise weight loss result during menopause✅ Why you can be fit but unhealthy✅ Tips to help you understand & manage food addiction Listen to...

Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell and are the organelles responsible for energy production. Normal function or ‘metabolic flexibility’ is characterised by the mitochondria’s ability to switch between fat and carbohydrate as a fuel source when required.  When function is impaired symptoms such as fatigue, obesity and chronic disease may present (Pieczenik & Neustadt, 2007). Factors Influencing Mitochondrial Function It is recognised that various factors can...

Dr Cameron GentDr Cameron Gent of Wembley Medical Centre recently wrote an article urging health practitioners to innovate. MHS has been operating its metabolic testing and clinical weight-loss services out of Wembley Medical Centre since October last year and has seen fantastic results. Dr Gent had the following to say about ECAL in his article.The eCal device being used in our practice (and the UK NHS) measures exhaled gases of patients via indirect calorimetry providing, via software...

COVID-19 : Reduce Your Risk & Improve OutcomesIn light of the onset of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia, we would like to assure you that the health, wellness, and safety of our clients and staff will always be our top priorities at Metabolic Health Solutions.To this end, we are continuing to take every measure to maintain the highest possible standards in cleanliness and hygiene, and have added extra stringent precautions including:Before and after each appointment staff will clean...

Metabolic Health Solutions welcomes Exercise Physiologist Kiley Green. She brings her passion for helping clients reach their sustainable goals - click here to see her case study featured on active nation, and read on as she shares her journey to becoming an AEP below. I started my journey to become an exercise physiologist back in 2012 when I commenced a degree in Physical education at the University of Canberra. After a year I quickly realised I wanted more knowledge about exercise and how...