Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
Many of our patients in their weight loss journey have family commitments and kids to feed, so it's no surprise that a question we get frequently asked is about how…
Quick Mindfulness Strategies to Handle Emotional Eating
Are you an "emotional eater"? Emotional eating is one of the biggest barriers a lot of our patients face in their weight loss journey. You can read more about the…
Interview with Internationally-Renowned Obesity Researcher and Clinician, Prof Joe Proietto
We caught up with internationally-renowned obesity researcher and clinician, Prof Joe Proietto, to discuss the global epidemic of obesity and what we actually need to do to achieve a healthy…
Dr Nici Scheepers on Kindness in Medical Weight Loss
Dr Nici Scheepers lives out our number 1 core value of Humanity in everything she does at in her work at Alevia Medical Weight Loss. She holds the belief that…
What Does a Weight Loss Clinic Do?
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive is about what we actually do here at Alevia Medical Weight Loss and how we help people to lose weight.We are…
Emotional Eating in Weight Loss
Many patients of ours describe themselves as an "emotional eater", which can ultimately influence their success in their weight loss journey. It can be difficult to control emotional eating habits,…
Alevia Core Value #5 – Love What You Do
Everything we do at Alevia Medical Weight Loss is guided by our professional and personal core values. Both our administrative and medical staff came together to develop our shared company…
Alevia Core Value #4 – Excellence in Medical Care
Everything we do at Alevia Medical Weight Loss is guided by our professional and personal core values. Both our administrative and medical staff came together to develop our shared company…
Alevia Core Value #3 – Innovation
Everything we do at Alevia Medical Weight Loss is guided by our professional and personal core values. Both our administrative and medical staff came together to develop our shared company…
Alevia Core Value #2 – Patient-Centred Care
Everything we do at Alevia Medical Weight Loss is guided by our professional and personal core values. Both our administrative and medical staff came together to develop our shared company…
Alevia Core Value #1 – Humanity
Everything we do at Alevia Medical Weight Loss is guided by our professional and personal core values. Both our administrative and medical staff came together to develop our shared company…
Maintaining Your Weight Loss Efforts During Christmas
For most people, Christmas is a time for celebration, family and joy. However, the holidays can be stressful for those who are trying to lose weight - many people struggle…
Dr Abs Alnouri on Tips For Better Sleep
Good sleep is vitally important for your weight loss journey and your overall health. In this video, Abs discusses his tips of the week around getting a good night's sleep. Book…
What the Alevia Reception Team Wants You To Know
The Reception Team at Alevia wanted you to know a few things about us. Dear patients,All of us from the Reception Team at Alevia wanted to write to you to share…
Herbal Tea Mindfulness Exercise
Mindfulness is a great way to improve your mental health, reduce your stress levels and appreciate the world around you. Try this little exercise with a cup of herbal tea…
Overweight and Trying to Fall Pregnant?
Are you trying to fall pregnant, with no luck? Your weight could be impacting your chances of successfully conceiving. Excess weight, particularly excess abdominal fat, is linked to insulin resistance (when…
Subtle Signs of Stress
Stress is a common part of our lives, but sometimes it can creep up on us without us realising. Stress can hugely impact on our relationship with food and cravings,…
What is the best way to lose weight?
You may have decided that this is the time to make your health and wellbeing a greater priority in your life? Perhaps you are ready to lose a little or…
The Vitality of Protein in Your Diet
Ever wondered why protein is such an important part of your diet?Research has shown that a higher protein, low GI diet can lead to greater fat loss and healthy weight…
Dealing with Sugar Cravings
Battling sugar cravings and hunger is a normal, and often very challenging, part of your weight loss journey. Many of our patients talk about food cravings and a "love of sugar",…
How Your Genes Affect Your Weight
Feeling frustrated because you're not losing any weight, even though you eat healthy and move lots? Your weight may not be quite as in your control as you think it…