By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au **Are you ready for summer? If not, here’s a great meal plan to help you get in shape and give you the energy to enjoy those long hot summer days. Make sure you drink two litres of water each […]

Here, Woman's Day reader and mum-of-three Wendy, 47, shares her incredible weightloss transformation.

Looking for a great summer workout? Here’s how the stars keep their famous figures ready for the red carpet.

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au ‘I don’t have to lose much weight, but I do have a very bloated stomach and carry a lot of excess fruit. I want to wear a bikini this summer but my stomach sometimes looks like a balloon. It’s […]

Although commonly thought of as a grain, buckwheat actually comes from a herb plant. Buckwheat, which are triangular seeds produced by the herb plant, have a distinctive nutty flavour and can be cooked and served in a similar way to rice or also milled to make buckwheat flour. Nutrition know-how Despite its name, buckwheat is […]

If all you want to do in the bedroom is sleep, these three tips will help you get things started — even on a school night. “Between work and kids, I’m exhausted” It’s important to keep physical intimacy going any way you can — otherwise you risk endangering your relationship. Reframe your man’s overtures as […]

Sore, aching joints? Try these five natural alternatives instead. Go fish Clinical trials have found that eating three grams of fish fats a day relieves the joint pain, swelling, and morning stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis and reduces the need for drugs. Consider acupuncture In a US study of 570 volunteers with arthritis of the knee, […]

Walking every day is good, but more and more studies are proving the benefits of strength training for women of every age. Strength or resistance training not only results in a stronger, leaner body, but also offers enormous health benefits. It's not about lifting big weights or beefing up, just making sure you give all your muscles a good workout, especially those in your upper body. If you're not yet including strength training in your weekly workout, here are some great reasons to convince you to start.

Walking every day is good, but more and more studies are proving the benefits of strength training for women of every age. Strength or resistance training not only results in a stronger, leaner body, but also offers enormous health benefits. It’s not about lifting big weights or beefing up, just making sure you give all […]

By Caroline Fisher In 1986 Raymond and Ruth Tanner had to watch helplessly as their precious baby James struggled for survival. “James was born with an inoperable heart condition and it was gut-wrenching watching our first-born son struggling to breathe.” After two days on breathing apparatus, James’ breathing tube was removed. “It was my birthday […]