The Role of Carbohydrates in Weight Gain
Carbohydrates (carbs) play an important role in our daily diets as they are body’s main source of energy. However, excessive consumption of carbs has become a modern dietary concern due…
Improving Body Image After Weight Loss Surgery: Embracing a Positive Transformation
Weight loss surgery can be life-changing for individuals struggling with obesity or excess weight. While the physical benefits of shedding kilos are evident, the journey towards improved body image after…
How to Maintain a Healthy Diet for Effective Weight Loss
Are you wanting to shed some extra kilos? You're not alone! We all know that exercise is fantastic for health and wellbeing, but when it comes to weight loss, changing…
Have you ever been shamed for your struggle with weight?
Let us talk about weight loss shaming by health professionals - I had a patient come in the other day, let us call her Jane. Jane had recently seen her…
Tips for losing weight with a busy lifestyle
Losing weight can be challenging when you have a busy lifestyle, but with some strategic planning and prioritization, it is possible to achieve your goals. Here are some tips to…
Why is Weight Gain around Menopause so hard?
Many women report that they find losing weight around the time of menopause incredibly difficult. Menopause is a natural biological process in a woman's life when she ceases to have…
Understanding Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) for Body Composition Analysis
When it comes to assessing body composition accurately, Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) has emerged as a gold standard in the field. DEXA is a non-invasive imaging technology that provides precise…
5 Benefits of having Medical Doctors on your side!
Using a doctor to lose weight can indeed provide several benefits. Here are five key advantages:The first reason is because we have years of medical training and expertise: As Doctors…
Fad Diets
What is a fad diet?A fad diet is a way of eating that usually come with sensational claims of rapid weight loss and other health advantages. However, as the name…
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss procedure that has helped many individuals achieve significant and long-term weight loss. This surgical intervention involves making changes to the digestive system to…
Where does the fat go when you lose weight?
Have you ever wondered where all the fat goes when you lose weight?Does it melt away? Does it evaporate? Or do we excrete it out in our bodily fluids?The correct…
What is the Best Diet to Follow
The best diet for weight loss can vary depending on individual preferences and needs. However, there are several popular and effective approaches to consider. Here are a few: Calorie-restricted diet:…
Weight Loss Surgery: Is It Right for You?
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a surgical procedure designed to help individuals struggling with obesity achieve significant and sustained weight loss. It is considered a major…
How does Ketosis work?
Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body primarily relies on fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. It occurs when carbohydrate intake is restricted, and the body starts breaking…
Can You Reset Your Set Point?
The concept of a "set point" relates to the studies that suggest the body has a predetermined weight range that it strives to maintain. There is evidence to suggest that…
Assignment of Benefits
Update re: New Medicare RulesDear Alevia members,There have been some new Medicare rules introduced which may affect some of our Alevia patients. We have provided a summary of changes here…
How to Navigate Social Events
Attending social events when you’re following a structured nutrition plan can often be challenging and downright confusing. Whether it’s a birthday party, work event or holiday season, there is usually…
Emotional Eating and Weight Loss
Stress and Emotional Eating – What causes it and How to stop itWhen we ask those who seek our help, “What do you think has contributed to weight gain?”, many…
Healthy Diet and Exercise – How Crucial Are They To Managing Your Weight?
Many people who are trying to figure out what causes weight gain, turn first to diet and exercise to lose a few kilos. So what do we know about what…
Menopause And Weight Gain
Menopause is a common time for weight gain - Studies have shown that the average weight gain is 2.1 kg ± 5.1 1. And it is frustrating because many women…
Important COVID Update for January and February
Important update regarding COVID operations for the next 2 monthsMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you! All the staff at Alevia, wish you good health and happiness in…
Has it been more than 12 months since your last visit with us?
This message is to ensure your Medicare eligibility for Telehealth is up to date. If you already have a brief face to face appt booked with us, well done! and…
All you need to know about Escripts
Never lose a prescription again!eScripts (electronic prescriptions) are now available at Alevia.An eScript is a prescription that is generated electronically and sent to you by your doctor via email allowing…
Find Out Your Body Composition with Body Composition Analysis
The weight on the scales is by no means the only measure of health. In fact, weight measurement alone is a poor predictor of health. What is more important is…
Lamb Biryani with Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients350g lamb, cut into bite-size pieces1 brown onion, diced1 tbsp. ghee or margarine1 x 250g cauliflower rice pack or 1 cauliflower head, processed in a food blender1/2 tsp. garam masala1…
Winter Chicken Veggie Soup
Craving a warm, tasty and easy soup for these cold rainy nights? Check out our easy chicken and veggie soup below! This recipe is VLED-friendly!Ingredients30g salt-reduced margarine1 brown onion, diced2…
Dr Neha Parvatreddy – Weight Gain After Pregnancy
One of the most common groups of patients we see at Alevia Medical Weight Loss is women who have struggled with weight gain after pregnancy. If that's you - don't…
Dr Neha Parvatreddy – Weight Gain After Pregnancy
One of the most common groups of patients we see at Alevia Medical Weight Loss is women who have struggled with weight gain after pregnancy. If that's you - don't…
Using Optifast and Meal Replacements to Lose Weight
One common and effective dietary intervention to assist with rapid weight loss is a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD), which normally involves meal replacement products such as Optifast. Combined with…
What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery
Disclaimer: The content of this website is not a substitute for medical advice that is relevant to you and your situation. Please discuss any questions or health concerns you may…
Medical Weight Loss Without Bariatric Surgery
Are you looking for medical weight loss support without the need for bariatric surgery? Dr Catherine Bacus (founder of Alevia Medical Weight Loss) is here today to tell you why you…
I’ve Had My First Appointment: What Next?
Welcome & Congratulations!If you’ve had your initial appointment with us – congratulations, you should feel extremely proud of yourself for making the decision to take your first step towards better…
Important Clinical Updates September 2020
We have a number of new changes being introduced in our clinic and we wanted to keep you as informed on the latest developments as quickly as possible.In this blog,…
Coping with Lockdown in Melbourne
Clinical psychologist, Tena Davies, is here today to share her thoughts and expertise on coping in Melbourne lockdown at the moment.If you'd like to read about more of Tena's work…
Exercising to Manage Your Stress and Mental Health
We've paired up with our friends from Boost Health Collective to support our patients in their levels of physical activity. Darcy Smith (exercise physiologist) is here today to explain how…
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay
Simply put - it is okay not to be okay right now, and Dr Catherine Bacus is here to remind you of that today. Closed captions available. When you need us,…
Accessing Mental Health Care Plans Through Medicare
If you have been struggling with your mental health, there is support available for you. Dr Catherine Bacus is here to step you through how you can access a mental health…
Electronic Prescribing FAQs
Electronic prescribing is a new system being rolled out in Australia and we are over the moon! eScripts will help to make your TeleHealth consultations even smoother and more convenient!We've…
Calming The Storm: Managing Acute Distress and Anxiety
If you're reading this and feeling overwhelmed with feelings of stress, frustration, anxiety or distress right now, we're here with some tools and resources to help bring your emotions back…
The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health & Wellbeing
The Link Between Sleep and Mental HealthExtensive medical research shows that poor sleep quality can severely impact your mood and overall emotional wellbeing.When you sleep at night, your brain cycles…
Emotionally Coping With The Cycles of Change
Things are changing pretty rapidly around here, and it can be hard to keep up and adapt to a new lifestyle in quarantine when our lives have been turned upside…
Important COVID-19 Update for Alevia Patients
Tightening COVID-19 Restrictions & What It Means for Alevia PatientsWe can't seem to catch a break with this pandemic just yet, can we?!With Stage 4 lockdown coming into effect for…
Medical Weight Management During COVID-19 – What Have You Got to Lose?
We understand that managing your weight can be difficult in the best of times - let alone during a global health pandemic.If you’re struggling to maintain healthy habits during COVID-19…
Dr Catherine Bacus and Dr Rashi Kalra on Weight Optimisation for Fertility & PCOS
We were thrilled to join Dr Rashi Kalra, IVF & Fertility Specialist from Genea, to discuss weight optimisation for fertility and PCOS.You can check out the webinar (presented through a…
Coping with Mental Health Issues in COVID-19
Take a deep breath.We know that for many of our patients right now, things may be feeling really difficult and overwhelming. Taking care of your mental health is a top…
Dr Catherine Bacus’ Six Healthy Habits in COVID-19
Dr Catherine Bacus has six healthy habit suggestions to help you look after the foundations of your lifestyle. This will help to improve your overall health and wellbeing, and support…
New Routines in Working From Home in COVID-19
Dr Catherine Bacus is here to provide you with tips in creating new routines and habits for your health while you work from home during this COVID-19 crisis.If you are…
The Difficulty of Following a Dietary Plan in COVID-19
Are you finding it hard to follow your dietary plan during this COVID-19 pandemic? You're not alone.Dr Catherine Bacus is here to reassure you that imperfect dieting IS OKAY and…
Dr Catherine Bacus – Emotional Eating in COVID-19
If you're feeling the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and find yourself turning to food more than ever for comfort, you're not alone. Dr Catherine Bacus is here to provide…