Be Well

My childhood superpower was remembering the details of every address, and every phone number my family and friends ever had. This party game continued into adulthood where I went onto remember the name of every person I met, added bonus of being a great help to both my parents who were notoriously bad with connecting […]

I was sitting on a flight from Melbourne for my day job when I started noticing a pattern. It seemed to me that every second person getting up and down from their seat looked to be in genuine pain, holding their backs in particular, bent over double, grabbing onto seats to steady themselves. I also

I have been fascinated, borderline obsessed, with ‘Blue Zones’ over the past few years. Blue Zones is a  term coined by explorer and author Dan Buettner – places and spaces around the world where citizens live longer, healthier, happier lives reaching over a 100years of age 😍 In 2004, Buettner joined forces with National Geographic

Sugar. It’s hard right? We all love it. It’s in almost everything we eat now and also occurs naturally of course. Let’s take a step back for a minute. Glucose, the main type of blood sugar, is our body’s favourite source of energy. The main way we provide glucose to our bodies is by eating

David and I have a habit of watching and reading dozens of articles, newsletters and videos each week on health, wellbeing and longevity. Longevity science is advancing rapidly, ever since the idea that ageing is a disease that could be cured emerged around 20 years ago. While living longer sounds great, what is much more important is

As humans, we’re emotional creatures. Our emotions influence the decisions we make, the career path we take, the films and music we enjoy, the art we’re drawn to. Emotions help us choose our friends, those whom we fall in love and stay with…and how well we look after ourselves. Yes, emotions have power. Emotional intelligence is the ability to harness that

Even though we all have the most incredible Be Well Health Club on hand, life gets in the way. Work can overtake our allocated time for health and fitness, travel can make it hard to get back into our former routine, family commitments take precedence. I know this all too well! So I regularly remind

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like if wellness and wonder came together? Imagine stepping into a realm where your mind is free, your body is at ease, and your spirit is lifted. At Urban Health Retreat Be Well, this vision becomes a reality with Lucia Light Therapy. So, what exactly is Lucia

In today’s fitness landscape, achieving your health and wellness goals often requires a multifaceted approach. From monitoring your diet to finding the right workout routine, every aspect plays a crucial role in your journey to a healthier lifestyle. However, one key element that is often overlooked is understanding your body composition accurately. This is where

It’s three months since 1 January. when many of us committed or recommitted to getting healthy and well for 2024! I went on my month-long annual detox program which has extended nicely beyond January, with a few stop/starts due to some family events and special occasions along the way! A Forbes Health/One Poll survey found