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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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Do’s and Don’ts for Exercise after Bariatric Surgery in 2023
Learn Which Physical Activities Are Best for You on Your Journey of Transformation One of the key steps on the journey to a successful bariatric surgery...
Is your TV making you Fat?
Your TV itself doesn't directly make you gain weight, but the way you use it and the behaviours associated with excessive TV watching can contribute to weight...
“Top 3 Questions to ask before deciding on which Gastric Bypass to consider”
Question 1 . What is Gastric Bypass Surgery? Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a type of bariatric (weight loss) surgery that...
Do I need to take lifelong Vitamins After Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Lose Fat - Not what makes you Fit! Gastric bypass surgery is a minimally invasive bariatric procedure that permanently changes the digestive system in an...
The best and worst fruits for blood sugar
Can fruits affect your sugar levels and what does it mean to your health? Plus 5 Worst Fruits for Blood Sugar When you’re in the mood for something sweet,...
Can major weight loss affect your relationships?
Weight loss, whether it’s a few or over 100 kilos, often results in positive changes to your physical health, such as lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and...
Is being overweight costing you a fortune?
The hidden cost of obesity and FIVE strategies on how losing weight could save you money! Saving Money when the cost of living sucks! At a time when the cost...
Health Benefits of Cold Water Immersion (CWI)
Cold Water Immersion (CWI) is a form of cold water therapy, which improves the natural recovery process of the human body. A well-known type of Cold Water...
Want to boost Your Metabolism – Load up on Fibre!
Five reasons why Fibre is a must for Gut Health and Optimal Metabolism Fiber intake is closely tied to metabolic health and most people in developed nations...
Journaling Your Weight Loss for Better Health
When it comes to the journey of weight loss, reflection can be a powerful tool to help us see how far we have come and to help us achieve our future goals. As...
Is Meditation Good for weight loss?
A pertinent article if Emotional Eating is your ‘thing’. When it comes to eating and managing our weight and our health, it is important to acknowledge the...
Are weight loss pills the answer?
Are diets pills the key to the promised land? It is no surprise that people will do anything to lose excess weight. Our fascination with food may be eclipsed...
Can your gut microbiome affect your metabolism?
The organisms that make up your microbiome impact how your metabolism processes food and governs your overall health. In this article Dr Arun discussed how...
Five foods that hurt your metabolic health the most.
Consuming these types of food can spike your blood sugar and lead to metabolic dysfunction. Here’s why—and what to eat instead. What you eat has a powerful...
The link between Gut microbes and our health?
To test or not to test + 8 Habits Destroying Your Gut Health. There is growing evidence to suggest that there is a link between gut health and chronic...
Are you alone on your journey of Weight Loss?
Why not join a community of supportive like-minded people. Join us at Time to Transform 2023 I am keeping this blog short and sharp. (Coming from a surgeon it...
Top 6 Questions I get asked about the Allurion Gastric Balloon
1. How long does the Allurion gastric balloon stay in your body? The Allurion gastric balloon is a weight loss device that is designed to be temporary and is...
Choosing the best workday snacks for metabolic health.
Whether you work from home, the office or all over town, healthy snack options provide sustained energy and steady glucose levels. When hunger pangs strike...
Why Sugar addiction can be so hard to overcome?
A simple 5 step Game Plan to play the ‘Sweet’ game safely! Sugar can be difficult to resist, even for the most nutritionally savvy. After all, we’re...
Do you wonder if some Questions can be powerful?
Our quality of life is determined by the questions we ask ! I often wonder if there is power in the question’s we ask of ourselves and to the world around us?...
The Why and How of Exercise after Weight Loss Surgery.
Following weight loss surgery, people are often excited to get on with a new exercise routine. Understandably, they are excited and ready to embrace new...
How to celebrate Christmas and avoid 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...
Weight Loss Surgery: More Than Just a Weighty Issue
When you hear the words ‘bariatric surgery’, you immediately think weight loss. Although procedures such as gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve...
Let’s dive straight into the topic of the benefits of a cold shower!
This ‘cool’ habit brings many health benefits! Taking a cold shower may be okay on a hot sunny afternoon but not on a chilly morning…..I agree. But the...
Are you missing out on this Magic Mineral?
This Magic Mineral brings many health benefits! I recently attended an international conference and learnt some amazing information and what I am about to...
Is it true that we get fat as we age? Science or Myth.
7 Science-Backed Ways to Battle the Bulge at Midlife and Beyond Have you been dieting but not seeing the results you expected? Normal age-related changes to...
Let’s Talk Gut Health! First do no harm.
What is all the fuss about? There is so much talk about gut health these days. Probiotics, Prebiotics and Probiotics infused teas, biscuits and even bread...
Is Belly FAT Bad for your Brain?
Exploring the link between Brain Health and Obesity. My TOP 5 Tips for Improving Brain Health. Our brain is a very unique organ. It is the command center of...
Are you worried about your cholesterol levels?
When many people hear the word “cholesterol” alarm bells start going off. But cholesterol isn’t the enemy - in fact, it plays an important role in your body’s...
Psoriasis, Obesity and Gut Health : is there a link ?
Unbelievable results of one lady’s determination to seek answers My Psoriasis has taken over my life : Meet Claire. (Not her real name) In late 2020 I saw a...
The Honest Truth about ‘Feeding’ Your Emotions.
We, humans, are emotional beings.When we are feeling happy, we laugh, dance, rejoice and celebrate with food. However, when we are feeling low, we can...
Eating Clean – What Does it Mean?
What Does Eating Clean - Mean?I hear all the time that we need to eat clean. Eat Healthy. But what does it mean? At its core, it’s simply about eating real,...
Is PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) linked to your Weight?
When fat disrupts hormonal balancePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce...
Trying to change your body? Change your mindset first.
7 Mental Shift Strategies That are Easy to DoIn modern society, we are constantly bombarded with images of lean, muscular, well-built people to promote the...
Can Your Diet Reverse Disease? Check out this nutrition program.
National Diabetes Week When I first read this quote as a young surgeon, I was struck with disbelief. There were two reasons for this: Firstly, I am originally...
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....