Three Key Fundamentals
For Better Health & Healing
Let’s refocus on 3 key essentials when it comes to health and healing. I know you know what they are – but we ALL need reminders and prompts now and then. Intuitively these make perfect sense and I am one to listen to our intuition! But if you are someone who likes the know the science behind the principles, then we have that as well. This is a quick read – so check it out. Be encouraged to refocus!
1. Nature Reset
Step outside for 10–15 minutes each day—even if it’s just to breathe, notice the light, or slow your thoughts. Time in nature is one of the simplest ways to calm the nervous system and ease stress. Even brief contact with green space has been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, support emotional regulation, and improve clarity of thought. (1)
In my clinic, I often remind people that nature is medicine—and it’s free. You don’t have to hike a mountain or lie under a tree for hours; even a few mindful minutes can reset your whole system and bring your body back into balance. This is a picture of me in Sydney Park, just behind my clinic. Such a pleasure to take some time and walk, think & realign!
2. Check Your Inner Voice
What’s one health belief you’re holding that may no longer serve you? Gently try replacing it with something more open, like: “I’m willing to explore new ways to heal.” The way we talk to ourselves – especially around health – can either block or support your healing. Research in cognitive behavioral therapy (2) shows that shifting internal dialogue can positively influence emotional wellbeing, motivation, and health outcomes.
In my experience, mindset is often the missing link. When someone begins to question old beliefs and open up to new possibilities, even subtle changes in the body can start to follow. It’s not about being positive all the time—it’s about being willing to shift the inner story.
3. Fresh Food Is Far From Boring
Instead of overhauling your whole diet, try this: just add one extra fresh, colourful plant food to a meal each day. A simple but powerful step. Studies consistently show (3) that increasing fruit and vegetable intake improves overall health, lowers inflammation, and reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.
I’ve found that people get overwhelmed trying to adjust their diet all at once. But health isn’t about perfection – it’s about consistency and small, persistent shifts. One more vegetable, one less processed food… it really does add up. And over time, these changes may help create a healthier and more balanced, you.