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Have you ever wondered why success in your life is not coming your way, whether its health, relationship or finances?
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Going Vegan – Is it a Hit or a Miss?
The Benefits and Myths of Going VeganVeganism is in. It is fashionable to be on a diet of some sort. But is it really just fashionable or is there actually...
Why skipping breakfast is not a good idea, even if you’re not hungry.
It’s always said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I grew up with the notion that you have breakfast like a king and dinner like a pauper....
Weight Management starts with Sleep Management
Sleep and Weight Loss - Is There a Link?When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise are usually thought of as the two key factors that will achieve...
What does Elon Musk plan for the colony on Mars?
Elon Musk recently announced that if he is successful at establishing a colony on Mars it will be a plant-based community. Why? If you believe that "You are...
Why Gut Health Matters
When it comes to Gut Health, most people believe that your gut health is only to do with your ability to digest your food. However, did you know that your gut...
Let’s Talk Bone Health!
Thanks to the classic “Got Milk?” advertisements, many of us are aware that calcium and vitamin D support bone health, but have you ever thought about the...
Let’s Talk Gut Health! First Do No Harm
Your Gut is Good. There is so much talk about gut health now, but the gut is the centre of your immune system, so you can’t afford to ignore it. Nutritional...
Do canned and frozen fruits & veggies contain good nutrition?
Do you ever wonder if frozen and canned fruits and vegetables are as nutritious as fresh foods?It is a question I get asked from time to time in the office...
Gut health and weight gain: Is there a link?
My top 3 tips for improving gut health I get asked time and time again,”Hey Doc, What probiotics should I take to improve my gut health?”. Let’s face it,...
Is it really that hard to be happy?
Scientists have been asking this question for centuries: “Is Happiness a Chance or a Choice?” Behavioral scientists have spent a lot of time studying what...
How to set SMART goals, not resolutions!
Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution only to see it fail the following month? As I was writing my first newsletter for this year I dug into some research...
Hair Loss after Weight Loss?
Hair loss is common after metabolic and bariatric surgery especially in younger women, and those with low serum levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
Can weight loss pills help shift the scales?
We live in a world where many people resort to extreme measures to lose weight. In this climate, products that promise extreme or rapid weight loss have created a great deal of suspicion and controversy.
Can a SAD diet actually make you feel sad?
Do you ever wonder if your diet can affect the way you feel? Studies show that depression and diet may be related. Several studies have found that people who...
Is Your Fatty Liver Hurting Your Brain?
Have you heard of Fatty Liver? Put simply, there is more fat in and around the liver than what is normal. Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal,...
Is Dairy Good for Weight Loss?
Much conjecture surrounds the benefits of consuming dairy foods and whether or not it is good for weight loss. Let’s explore some of the potential pitfalls...
Is Snoring a Ticking Time Bomb?
Come to think of it, we spend nearly one-third of our lives asleep! Without sleep, we wouldn’t be able to function properly. However, several things can...
Is Lack of Sleep Linked to Weight Gain?
Do you wonder if there is a link between sleep and difficulty with losing weight? If so, this article is for you. Many people don’t get enough sleep at...
Are Diet Sodas Hurting Your Waistline?
IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN DIET DRINKS AND WEIGHT GAIN?Have you been gulping Diet Soda in the belief that it is helping you lose weight? If that’s the case, then...
Reflux After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve, or sleeve gastrectomy as it is commonly called, has become a really popular weight-loss operation, and there are without a doubt some good...
Are you a Human BEING or a Human “DOING”?
Sounds corny .. doesn't it? But the fact of the matter is that a lot of us are so used to living our lives from “To Do lists”? Doing this and Doing that and...
Tapping Into The Power Of Vagus Nerve for Weight Loss
When I was doing research on this topic, I came across lots of information on the Vagus nerve, its utilization now in Vagus nerve stimulation, in depression...
Is Bariatric Surgery Worth It?
Bariatric surgery is a life-altering experience. No matter which weight loss surgery you choose, the procedure is expensive and will require that you make big...
3 Types of Exercise to Maintain Fitness
As a weight loss strategy some use exercise to overcome the guilt of eating the wrong foods, trying to burn those calories off at the gym. This is not the...
How Safe is Weight Loss Surgery?
In this article we will discuss the safety and risks associated with weight loss surgery. There are two aspects to weight loss surgery. One is the risk of...
Are you living and eating on autopilot?
We all know when those stress hormones get unleashed, all that we go for are the high-fat, sugary "comfort foods". It is almost as if we are on an AUTO PILOT...
Are toxins blocking your weight loss efforts?
Are you striving for that ideal body weight and optimal health ... that keeps eluding you? We may be trying the new diets, supplements and “new” strategies....
Setting New Year Resolutions vs Intentions
Have you’ve ever failed New Year resolutions in the past? Perhaps it's time to try out something different. (Scroll all the way to the bottom to get your FREE...
10 Ways TO Avoid Christmas Weight Gain
When it comes to Christmas many people who have had weight loss surgery or even those who are simply on a healthy eating plan, go into panic mode. The...
Seven Strategies To Avoid Weight Regain After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
I’m going to talk about a topic that creates a lot of concern for some people, and that is, how to avoid weight regain after gastric sleeve surgery. Towards...
The Power of Plant-Based Meals
Vegetarian eating has been linked to protection against a variety of conditions and illnesses. Here are some potential benefits. YOU’LL LOWER YOUR RISK OF...
Do you have fatty liver?
You’ve probably heard of the term fatty liver, but what does it actually mean? Is it something you should be worried about? Fatty liver disease or hepatic...
How Much Stomach is REMOVED in Gastric Sleeve?
This question is one I so often get asked. To give you a little bit of background, the gastric sleeve operation is basically performed in two key steps. The...
Choosing the best Weight Loss Surgery option
If you’re thinking about having weight loss surgery, be prepared that it is life changing and requires a change in mindset in order to be successful in the...
Is being overweight putting you at risk of sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a fairly common yet potentially serious sleep disorder in which a person starts and stops breathing while asleep. The walls of the throat...
Ever wondered why we feel so hungry when we are bored?
One of the unhealthiest things to do is to eat because you have nothing else to do. Everybody is guilty of it. It is a natural thing to do. I hate to admit...
The Three L’s after Weight Loss Surgery
Let's talk about Lethargy, Libido and Loose Skin after having weight loss surgery. If you’ve chosen to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in Melbourne to help you...
9 Tips Entering Lockdown after Weight Loss Surgery
9 Tips to negotiate an unknown journey. The past few months have been unprecedented. The new norm is still unusual and uncertain. It is also an emotionally...
8 Ways to Faster Recovery after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
If you’ve chosen to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in Melbourne to help you on your weight loss journey, there are a wealth of ways in which you can aid your...
Who are the Best Weight Loss Surgeons in Australia?
This Article is on NewBodySpecialists.com.au by David Staughton. What To Consider When Looking For an Expert Weight Loss Surgeon Looking for a Weight Loss...
A Big Thank You with big announcements
Our eight part webinar series on “Self discovery and Self-isolation” concluded on Thursday, 18 June. We were so touched by the energy that every one of you,...
Tried dieting in the past?
It’s the challenge of finding what works and what doesn’t…but then there are the myths, Fads and the trumped up stories? Who do you believe? And how do you...
The Body Does What the Mind Knows!
Do you actually believe that Our body becomes what your mind knows and tells it repeatedly? Well, if you don’t then I will ask you to seriously consider...
7 Types of Hunger Video
How you can use this information to develop mindful eating habits.Dr Arun Dhir, Weight Loss Surgeon explains how you can identify the types of hunger, what is...
Demystifying the Gut Weight Connection
Is Weight Loss Really a Journey of Awakening? Awaken Your Gut Brain! Ask anyone who has had to count their calories to shed only a few pounds? It is a...
Changing “Old” Habits with “New” Tools
Watch video and hear from weight loss surgery recipient, Fenella, on how she is using amazing strategies and tools to develop her SIX Foundational Pillars of...
7 different types of hunger and what they mean for your weight!
Do you find yourself reaching for food and eating it without even thinking about it, or eating when you aren’t really hungry? We don’t always eat because of...
10 Self Empowering Facts You Need To Know
Before Choosing to Have Weight Loss Surgery 1. WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY ISN’T MAGIC – IT’S ONLY A TOOL. We all know this - there is no magic cure for obesity....
Coronavirus, Surgery and Healing
Everyone is understandably concerned about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and their health, especially if considering elective surgery. In this 6 minute informative...
Sarah’s Weight Loss Journey
Meet Sarah's who loves what she does but found herself giving up under the challenge of being overweight. After having two beautiful kids and juggling life's...
The Power of Inner Strength and Decision
We continue to see many amazing transformations. Each one of the people below that you are about to meet embraced change with trust, with faith and with...
How to rewire your brain Webinar video
Missed the Webinar? You can watch it now.Meet Danielle, a busy Mum of three, who wanted her health back. After child birth she was in chronic pain. Medication...
What would you do differently?
Also, our star performers of 2019 What's in store for the new year for you? Australians were asked if they had their life over again, what would they do...
Nurturing Our Connection with Nature
It can help us settle back into a wisdom that is older than language and written history, something foundational to who we are. As a child, I grew up spending...
Brooke’s Weight Loss Journey: Part 3
Six months on, Brooke says her confidence in what she looks like has grown and she’s comfortable in her clothes. She’s just been on a trip overseas and did...
Brooke’s Weight Loss Journey: Part 2
What are the first few weeks after surgery like? Brooke talks about how much she enjoys her eating times and how its working for her. She had two weeks off...
Emotions Around Deciding on Surgery: Part 1
Brooke, for as long as she can remember, was conscious of her weight, made smart choices, and tried every diet imaginable. She got to a point where she...
Journal Your Way to Creating Positive Change
Jim Rohn states, “If you’re serious about becoming a wealthy, powerful, sophisticated, healthy, influential, cultured, and unique individual, keep a...
Gut Reset Smoothies
If you’re like me, then I am sure you like to get up early and go through a morning routine before work. I believe that waking before sunrise and not eating...
Feeling stuck because of WEIGHT!
The statistics are dismal. A recent study has found that 69% of people feel trapped in the same old routine, and only 3 out of 10 people are happy with their...
Reflux After Gastric Sleeve
Dr Arun Dhir talks about the issue of Reflux or Heartburn after Gastric Sleeve Surgery. You don't want to miss this talk if you have any concerns about this...
5 Ways to Faster Recovery After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
I’d like to discuss something I have been asked to talk about a lot in my career, and that is - what strategies can be put in place in order to recover faster...
Creating lasting behavioural change
In this video Dr Arun discusses the strong connection between gut and brain. Surgery on the gut causes changes in the hormones that communicate with the...
From Biography to Biology
Dr Arun records this life reflection with concepts of the book "Anatomy of the Spirit" by Caroline Myss. Does our Biography - life experiences and emotional...
The desire to create lasting change
We want to have the desire to create lasting change, to rewire the internal brain network to create lasting change and thereby reach our peak potential....
Overcome the Habit of Drifting
Drifting is the most common cause of failure in every walk of life. This world of distraction causes us to drift. In his book Outwitting the Devil, Napolean...
5 Ways to Faster Recovery
Dr Arun Dhir discusses tools that will help with faster recovery after surgery. These include: These include: 1. Prepare yourself mentally2. Get adequate pain...
Make a Decision to Change Your World
The habit of indecision is so prevalent in society that we don’t even realize its happening. We just don’t want to make a decision on a pressing matter. We...
Keys to Optimising Your Gut Health
... for lasting success with weight loss. The secret to weight loss, a strong immune system and a better mood may lie in keeping the vast numbers of microbes...
Water Boosts Productivity
Water is very important for our bodies to operate optimally. Hydration helps in maintaining concentration. Good hydration also helps with weight...
Sleep Hygiene
Do you feel that you just need another 10 min of sleep in the morning? Do you come home from work feeling exhausted? Is the problem sleep related? Sleep...
The Science of Green Tea
Green tea has been called Green Gold! Dr Arun talks about the science behind Green Tea and its ability to help balance of our metabolism. Green tea contains...
Why Get Into the Habit of Journaling?
Journaling helps lighten the weight on the heart when there is turbulence. It helps us hold on to some of the fundamentals that will keep us grounded and...
The Secret to Living a Fulfilled Life
“Its not just enough for us to just to live; we all need to be determined to find something for which to live”, is a famous quote from Winston Churchill. We...
When Age Cannot Stop the Desire to Get Healthy
Watch our June Webinar. You’ll enjoy hearing from Margaret Duck who shares with us how her desire get healthy motivated her to make changes. She really...
Are You Chasing Your Ideal Weight?
The ideal weight is a myth, based on a man-made measure. It’s not that measures are not important. The problem is getting fixated on a number on the scale,...
Can you change your genetic code?
When we have health issues we may say, "This is how my Mum and Dad were, my brothers and sisters too". Latest research is telling us about Epigenetics (above...
Real Fitness after Weight Loss Surgery
Watch the webinar with Weight Loss Surgeon Dr Arun Dhir as he interviews Paul Kalolo, Fitness Trainer and coach on how to get started with exercise after...
Forgiveness and Health
Can Forgiveness Lead to Success with Your Health? You've heard the saying, "To err is human, to forgive is divine". Forgiveness is actually crucial to repair...
Be in Charge of Your Life
“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing - your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation. You cannot...
Know Thyself!
Know Thyself, Be Thyself, Love Thyself! The door to personal development opens inwards. We can be so distracted with life that it can hard to spend time with...
Overcoming Fear
This emotion "fear" is outside of us, unknown to us, something that overpowers us, that makes us freeze, lose confidence and lose faith. For example, surgery...
The Challenge of Diabetes, Reflux & Excess Weight
One Lady's Determination To Fix It All In this webinar we are talking to our stellar patient Evelin who was determined to take charge of her health. Join us...
What is the root of all disease?
Did you know, science is beginning to show that the starting point of all medical conditions is inflammation. Inflammation is the response of the body to end...
How Much Does Weight Loss Surgery Cost?
Many overweight Australians have for years been in the cycle of fad diets, exercise regimes, and weight loss programs ... and regardless of their best...
Psychology of Weight Loss
Watch video from Webinar on 30 Jan 2019
Three Key Hacks to Keep a Check on Your Weight
Listen to Dr Arun Dhir’s interview on 3AW where he shares 3 key “Hacks” to help you keep a check on your weight this festive season. Get Dr Arun's latest book...
Invitation to Book Launch Event
* UPDATE *The event is full house but you don't have to miss out. Join us via Facebook Live! The book "Happy Gut, Healthy Weight" is now available on Amazon....
Put Yourself and Your Health First, Without The Guilt!
If you ask the majority of people who have had weight loss surgery for a word or expression that a close friend or family member would use to describe them,...
Can I Access Super for Bariatric Surgery?
Do I meet the criteria to access my superannuation for weight loss surgery for obesity? Because weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) can be an effective...
The Science of Weight Loss
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is, as you know, not as easy as it sounds. What can science tell us that will help us in deciding which program or...
Sleep Aponea & Obesity
Watch video from Webinar on 27 Jun 2018
Early withdrawal of Super for Weight Loss Surgery
Recently on Channel 9, A Current Affair ran a story about two women who had turned their lives completely around through Weight Loss Surgery. Their story was...
How can you avoid weight gain after bariatric surgery?
Obesity continues to be a rising epidemic in Australia, and more people are looking towards bariatric surgery to help them lose weight. Bariatric or weight...
How money saved on medication & food pays for surgery!
Do you often think about getting weight loss surgery to start living a normal life? Do you often start an online search to know how much it will cost you to...
Winning Mindset
Watch video from webinar on 7 Mar 2018
Weight Loss Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes
Weight loss surgery to treat Type 2 Diabetes is becoming supported around the globe as a standard treatment for some patients. Many medical experts and health...
Can you influence your weight by changing your metabolism
A slow metabolism can be linked to weight gain however, there is more to this than meet the eye. It is correct that weight and metabolism is linked, however,...
Can Mind Body Practices and Journaling Help?
Can they help achieve and maintain your health weight? It is not shocking to see people making the same mistake over and over. Someone in your friends, family...
5 Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
You would have heard of some of the more common “talked” about benefits of weight loss surgery. Some of the most common obesity-related health complications...