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...
Metabolic Health Series
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...
Are you not getting the weight loss results you expected despite all your efforts? Here are 5 reasons why your physiology may be hindering your progress. 1. Disease State We know the bodies of those with disease function differently to healthy people, yet from a weight loss perspective they’re treated the same.For example, those with Hashimoto’s diagnosed from high thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are put on the same medications as those with other thyroid diseases. However, from a...
When you are grocery shopping, selecting the rights food can be a long and confusing process. The following 5 minute video gives some hints and tips when choosing foods that support fat burning and metabolism. It should however be pointed out that most of the best choices for the shopping trolley DON’T even have a label eg) vegetables, meats and other fresh foods....
With 14 Million Australian’s feeling the bulge, it is no surprise that many people are looking to lose weight, whether under doctor’s orders or just to look and feel healthier. However, have you ever stopped to think about where the weight goes when you lose it? A recent survey of health professionals came up with all sorts of interesting answers, ranging from the loss of bodily fluids like sweat and urine, through to more solid waste products. Many felt it was converted to energy, but the...