A note from Alevia Medical Weight Loss It has come to our attention that a number of people have been contacting our clinic about supplement subscriptions and online product purchases…
The short versionWeight gain in winter is common, well-documented, and partly biological. The reasons involve more than comfort food and less exercise. Hormonal shifts tied to reduced daylight, appetite signals…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…