I have just come back from attending an inspiring conference on benefits of having lower carbohydrates in our diet. The conference was held at The Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast with international speakers including doctors, specialist, scientists, an immunologist, radiologist, dietitians and an investigate journalist all delivering their latest […]
Yearly archives: 2018
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I came to Alda to seek help in lowering my cholesterol levels, which were extremely high at 8.2. Alda helped me to make specific changes to my diet and lifestyle that made a big difference to my health. After only six weeks my cholesterol level dropped to 6.4. Six months […]
Alda is a life saver. About 18 months ago I was diagnosed with IBS and I was referred to Alda by Gastroenterologist, Stephen Perrson. The IBS was so bad it was defining my life. Getting to work in the morning seemed like an insurmountable challenge as some mornings it was […]
Having recently attended a one-day symposium on Evidence Based Nutrition for Positive Aging hosted by Massey University, I wanted to share some interesting points. As we age our muscle mass naturally declines as does the size of muscles, function and strength. There is a condition called Sarcopenia which is accelerated […]
I recently attended The Gut Microbiome in Melbourne in March looking at the latest research and insights on gut health from international and local experts. The human gut comprises of trillions of bacteria weighing approximately 2-3 kg and the composition can vary widely between different people. Our gut is sometimes […]
Water is life. It’s really as simple as that – it’s a nutrient which is essential to our body’s wellbeing. We can survive for several weeks without food, but we can only last a few days without water. Our bodies are approximately 70% water and water is crucial in keeping […]
The following is a summary of a presentation I gave to the Auckland Chinese Medial Association in June of 2014. Food is a very important part of Chinese culture, where families come together and harmonize. The traditional Chinese diet is based on fresh seafood, moderate amounts of meat, seasonal fruit […]
“I started going to see Alda when I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. From the moment I stepped into her office, she was a delight! Her encouragement, her thoughtfulness and her yummy food ideas have seen my Diabetes readings drop dramatically. Along with that, my weight has plummeted by […]
“I’ve really appreciated your help over the last 2 years, keeping my weight loss to a minimum as I’ve been going through a tough time. I wouldn’t have made it through as well as I have without you truly. Thank you for your expertise, kindness and understanding. Forever grateful.” Kathryn
“I am 43 years old and for as long as I can remember I have lived with the symptoms of IBS – bloating, diarrhoea, pain, always having to find out where the nearest toilet is whenever I go out, avoiding eating big meals, restricting my diet when travelling just to […]