Clinical Nutritionist and Communications and Content Coordinator at Blackmores Institute

Iron deficiency remains one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide and a frequent concern in clinical practice. While oral iron supplementation is often considered a first-line strategy for restoring ...

The gut microbiome is increasingly recognised as a key contributor to digestive, immune, and metabolic health. As interest in microbiome-targeted interventions continues to grow, probiotics remain one of the most ...

Brain health is increasingly recognised as an important contributor to healthy ageing, wellbeing, and cognitive performance throughout life. While age-related cognitive decline remains a significant concern, maintaining focus, concentration, memory, ...

Menopause is a significant, yet complex hormonal transition that all women and those assigned female at birth experience. As appreciation for the complexity and individualised nature of the transition grows, ...

Central to the management of T2DM is the optimisation of glycaemic control. While diet, exercise, weight management, and conventional medicines remain foundational, interest continues to grow in evidence-based complementary medicines ...

The immune system is increasingly recognised as a dynamic communication network that interacts with the nervous, endocrine, and metabolic systems. This evolving perspective highlights how psychological and physiological factors can ...

Exercise acts as a controlled physiological stressor that initiates adaptive responses underpinning improvements in strength, aerobic capacity, metabolic health, and physical resilience.

With seasonal respiratory infections continuing to place pressure on individuals and healthcare systems, there is growing interest in evidence-based herbal approaches that may support immune resilience. Echinacea, a widely used herbal medicine native to North America, is widely used in...