by Audra Starkey | Feb 7, 2024 | Podcast
In this episode we’re talking with Sleep Researcher and PhD candidate Alexandra Shriane from the Appleton Institute at Central Queensland University on her latest research titled – ‘Healthy sleep practices for shift workers: consensus sleep hygiene...
by Audra Starkey | Feb 16, 2023 | De-stress, Energy, Mindset, Sleep
There are a myriad of reasons that can contribute to fatigue. Some of which include low iron and an under-active thyroid. However, before spending a fortune 💰 on exhaustive testing, have you considered the real reason for your fatigue? As in – could it be...
by Audra Starkey | Feb 2, 2022 | Sleep
There is a myriad of drugs that can affect our sleep, some of which include beta-blockers (prescribed for high blood pressure), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRI’s (a type of antidepressant) and, ironically, even some which are designed to enhance sleep...
by Audra Starkey | Dec 3, 2021 | Nutrition, Recipes
Do you experience sugar cravings? Given sleep deprivation triggers the body to seek out sugar as a source of fuel for the brain, I’d say there’s a pretty good chance that you’re raising your hand right now . This is because your body is always acting on your behalf,...
by Audra Starkey | Jul 15, 2021 | Nutrition
Are you eating food made out a laboratory … AKA lots of ultra-processed, refined and sugar-laden foods, or more whole, real foods designed by Mother Nature? Because apart from the fact the body struggles to break down and digest these types of “foods”, according to...
