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What is stress? Stress is the outcome of a frighte

What is stress? Stress is the outcome of a frightening or high pressure situation paired with your body's response. It occurs when the body enters "fight or flight" mode. It's important to note that the body does not differentiate between an emotional stress or a physical one, resulting in the same physical response. Stressful stimuli often leads to a craving of sugary foods because insulin is pushing all the sugar into your cells, leaving you with low blood sugar.
Dr Leon noted some helpful ways to reduce stress in his IGTV, including:
1. Avoiding the stressor
2. Seek medical treatment
3. Exercise (its a de facto flight response)
4. Relaxation, such as yoga, listening to music, deep breathing and relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation

Watch the IGTV to find out more!

Looking for a sustainable lifestyle solution? It's

Looking for a sustainable lifestyle solution? It's never too late to start, with Dr. Leon's modules to here to help get you on track. With the first module only $1, there's no reason to not to start today!

Visit drleonmassage.com to find out more!

Winter is here, and that means we're all more susc

Winter is here, and that means we're all more susceptible to getting sick. Give your immunity a boost with this delicious Turmeric Pumpkin Soup with Coconut and Lime. Swipe for recipe!

Recipe via @homespuncapers

It really is that simple! Take a look at your groc

It really is that simple! Take a look at your grocery list - are there enough fresh fruits and vegetables? Consider adding an extra one or two of both to your trolley the next time you go to the supermarket, try to avoid highly-processed foods and look for whole, real ingredients in the processed foods you do buy.

Many people do not meet the required intake of wat

Many people do not meet the required intake of water day-to-day, but did you know hydration is key for many factors related to weight loss, including digestion and muscle function? When exercising, water can also help the lungs, heart and other organs to work effectively as they ramp up activity during exercise, and can also help to reduce the risk of muscle cramps and fatigue. It is recommended to drink approximately 8 glasses of water a day. So, how many do you do?

Whether you are looking to strengthen your immunit

Whether you are looking to strengthen your immunity or extra support for your weight loss journey, Dr Leon's specially formulated probiotics are here to help! The 25 Billion Good Bacteria probiotic is a collaboration with Australia's largest producer of probiotics and is available NOW at drleonmassage.com What are you waiting for?

Q: Is yoghurt a good probiotic? 🥛🥣 A: It

Q: Is yoghurt a good probiotic? 🥛🥣 A: It is commonly believed that yoghurt is good for digestive health, but unfortunately more commercial yoghurts are a poor source of probiotics, because the manufacturing process reduces the potency of god bacteria in the yoghurt. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid yoghurts with any added sugars and look for "live cultures", which is the reason natural yoghurt tastes sour.

Sweet Potato is truly as good as they all say. Abo

Sweet Potato is truly as good as they all say. Above are four ways to enjoy this delicious vegetable in new and exciting ways. Have you tried them all?

Probiotics have the power to help improve symptoms

Probiotics have the power to help improve symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as IBS. If you suffer from any of these conditions, have you considered taking a probiotic? Dr. Massage's 25 Billion Good Bacteria Probiotic is available now, at drleonmassage.com!

Did you know? There are a range of elements in you

Did you know? There are a range of elements in your diet that can impact your Glycemic Index (GI). These include: – Method of cooking: Pre-cooked foods release their sugars into the blood stream more easily and therefore have a higher GI. – Acidity: Acids added to carbohydrates slow down digestion and lower GI. That's why sourdough bread has a lower GI than other bread. – Fibre type: Fibre in general slows absorption rates and decreases GI. Soluble fibre present in some starches therefore slows down their digestion, creating a decrease in GI. – Food Mix: When other macro-nutrients, like protein or fat, are added to the carbohydrates, they cause a slowdown in the rate of digestion and this decreases the GI. – Ripeness of Fruit: When fruit is ripe, it has a higher GI than unripe fruit.

It's not just your diet that will help you to reac

It's not just your diet that will help you to reach your goals. It's important to take into consideraiton your thoughts and intentions, the type of exercise you're doing and your individual metabolic rate. Once these are all working in harmony with each other, you're sure to start seeing progress!

Here is a delicious and easy meal approved by Dr M

Here is a delicious and easy meal approved by Dr Massage: Ratatouille 🍅🍆🍽️ What you need (serves 4):
- Oil spray
- 2 brown onions, peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 large zucchini, sliced thickly
- 1 large eggplant, cut into cubes
- 2 red capsicum, seeded and sliced
- 2 tins (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper Heat a non-stick pan sprayed with oil over a medium heat. Sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and cook for further minute. Add zucchini, eggplant, and capsicum and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, oregano, and salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for ½ hour, stirring occasionally. Check that vegetables are tender, adjust the seasoning, and serve. Enjoy.

The thyroid is a gland that produces the hormones

The thyroid is a gland that produces the hormones necessary to regulate the body's metabollic rate controlling heart, muscle and digestive function, brain developemnt and bone maintainance. For the thyroid to So, what are some Thyroid superfoods? – Roasted seaweed, which is, you guessed it, rich in iodine – Salted nuts, such as Brazil nuts, macadamia and hazelnuts. These nuts are packed with selenium, which helps support healhty thyroid function – Fresh eggs: Eggs have both iodine and selenium, with the yolk holding most of the nutrients – Baked Fish: Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and selenium, fish works well to help help decrease inflammation. Bake salmon, cod, sea bass, haddock, or perch for a healthy dose of Omega-3s and selenium.

The Thyroid is a gland that produces the hormones

The Thyroid is a gland that produces the hormones necessary to regulate the body's metabolic rate controlling heart, muscle and digestive function, brain development and bone maintenance. So, what are some superfoods to help boost Thyroid function? 🐟 Roasted seaweed, which is rich in iodine 🐟 Baked Fish: Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and selenium, fish works well to help help decrease inflammation. Bake salmon, cod, sea bass, haddock, or perch for a healthy dose of Omega-3s and selenium.
🐟 Salted nuts, such as Brazil nuts, macadamia and hazelnuts. These nuts are packed with selenium, which helps support healthy thyroid function 🐟 Fresh eggs: Eggs have both iodine and selenium, with the yolk holding most of the nutrients

Swipe for Dr. Leon's guide to effective goal setti

Swipe for Dr. Leon's guide to effective goal setting. Intention is everything 🧠💪

It might sound obvious, but how you feed yourself

It might sound obvious, but how you feed yourself is one of the most important decisions you make every day of your life. What you fuel your body with has a direct impact on mood, self-image and your overall health. So, what are you eating today?

An experiment using 800 volunteers revealed that a

An experiment using 800 volunteers revealed that a diet may work for one individual but not for another! Trying to rate dietary ingredients as 'good' or 'bad' based on their average glycemic response (the effect food has on blood sugar levels after consumption) has limited value in light of this research. It also means that most of the diet information you think you know is WRONG. So, what do you do? Find out what works for YOU rather than following the latest fad diet, book an online consultation with Dr. Massage and get expert advice to begin your journey towards better health. 🙌

What are the benefits of keeping a food diary and

What are the benefits of keeping a food diary and why should you do it? 1. It helps with mindful eating. Do you graze throughout the day unnecessarily? Find yourself having a second dinner at midnight? Keeping a food diary will reveal to you your eating habits so you can adjust accordingly.
2. It will help make connections between what you eat and how you feel. If you start to feel a certain way and aren't sure why, the secret may be in your food diary. Keeping one will allow you to refer back to it, which may help you to identify patterns and then eliminate or increase certain foods from your diet based on how they make you feel.
3. You can spot gaps. Keeping a food dairy for a week (or even a month) may help to identify what nutrients you are lacking. Are you eating enough fresh fruit and vegetables? Did you get fast food takeaway more than once a week? Collecting this data on the way you eat will assist you with filling gaps in your diet and getting the nourishment you need.
Don't be intimidated by the though of having to carry around a notebook and pen to constantly make diary entries. It can be as easy as taking a picture of your food and writing down the details in your notes app!📱

Your phone number is today's home workout. Choose

Your phone number is today's home workout. Choose a friend's number tomorrow to change it up! Don't forget to stretch before and rehydrate after! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

A easy, fresh breakfast approved by Dr Massage and

A easy, fresh breakfast approved by Dr Massage and good for your gut: Fruit with yoghurt and nuts 🍓🥝🍑 What you need:
– 1 cup fresh fruit
– 1 tub (200g) low fat fruit yoghurt
– 1-2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and/or brazil nuts)

Combine fruit and yoghurt and sprinkle nuts on top.
Enjoy!

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