Strategies to help transition off a GLP-1 medication and maintain weight loss
Medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) have changed the landscape of weight management. For many people, they reduce appetite, quiet “food noise,” and make sustained weight loss possible. However, the question that often comes up in practice is, how can I maintain my weight loss when I stop taking these medications? Transitioning […]
Mindsets Which Sabotage Long Term Goal Success (And What Actually Helps)
If you’ve ever set a goal with the best of intentions – only to fall off track weeks later -you’re not alone. Long-term success is rarely about willpower or motivation. More often, it’s the mindsets we carry that quietly work against us. Some ways of thinking make consistency almost impossible, while others create resilience, flexibility, […]
A Guide to Healthy Ageing Throughout the Decades
Across life, there are some fundamental habits that underpin good health – and the nice thing is that these apply whether you’re 20 or 70. Consistent healthy eating, regular movement, maintaining a healthy body weight, limiting alcohol, not smoking, managing stress and getting enough sleep. At the same time, while core habits remain the same, different health risks and priorities tend to emerge at different stages of life. Hormonal changes, shifts in body […]
5 Common Nutrition Myths: Debunked with Evidence
Nutrition is one of the most talked-about – and often misunderstood – topics in health. With so much information circulating on social media, it’s easy to get caught up in myths that sound convincing but don’t hold up against the science. At Oracle Healthcare, we want to clear up some of the confusion. Let’s take […]
How to Make Health Goals Last
More than 15 million Australians have already set a New Year’s resolution for 2026, with health-related goals being the most common (Cooke G. et al., 2025). At first glance, this seems like great news. However, research shows that most people abandon their New Year’s goals by February.There are several reasons why health goals often fall […]
Ultra-Processed Foods: What the New Research, and the First Major Lawsuit, Mean for Our Health
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been making headlines – not only because of mounting scientific evidence about their health risks, but also due to a recent landmark lawsuit filed by the City of San Francisco against some of the world’s largest food companies. At the same time, a major three-paper series from The Lancet has laid […]
Could it be Perimenopause? Subtle signs to watch for
When we think of perimenopause, hot flushes often come to mind — but these are rarely the earliest signs, and some women don’t experience them at all. The transition usually begins more subtly, often in the 40s (though it can start earlier), and it frequently overlaps with one of the busiest chapters of life — […]
Should you exercise fasted or fed?
Whether you should you train on an empty stomach or after eating, is a question that sparks plenty of debate. Supporters of fasted workouts often claim it’s the best way to maximise fat burning and support weight loss. On the flip side, advocates of eating before exercise argue that having fuel in the tank helps […]
The Hidden Cost of Weight Loss: Muscle Wasting and Malnutrition on Popular Weight Loss Medications
The use of GLP-1 and GIP agonist medications, like Semaglutide (Wegovy or Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), is becoming increasingly common for supporting weight loss. They work by reducing appetite and stabilising blood sugar, making it easier to eat less and shed weight. While they can be very effective for fat loss, if not managed […]
What is the thyroid and why is proper functioning so important?
When it comes to proactive health, we often focus on heart health, blood sugar levels or cancer screenings. But there’s another unsung hero in the body that deserves attention – the thyroid. This butterfly-shaped gland may be small, but its role in regulating your entire metabolism makes it a powerful player in how you feel, […]