by Rich Ellis | Jun 23, 2025 | Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Uncategorized, Wellness, Workplace
On 18 June 2025, New Zealand’s MedSafe approved the sale of melatonin, an over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid, without a prescription for adults, similar to how Australia and the USA regulate it. Currently, only limited formulations (2 mg modified-release) were available...
by Rich Ellis | Jun 13, 2025 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Wellness
Let’s face it, mornings can be a bit of a scramble. Whether you’re getting yourself out the door, chasing after kids, or just trying to remember if you’ve brushed your teeth, breakfast often ends up being whatever’s quick (or skipped altogether). So, when I spotted...
by Rich Ellis | Jun 4, 2025 | Coaching, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Wellness, Workplace
You’ve had a big day. Dinner’s done, the kids are sorted, or work is finally wrapped. You flop on the couch, phone in hand, Netflix on, and tell yourself, “Just a bit of downtime.” Sound familiar? Problem is, this kind of “unwinding” might be doing the opposite. Our...
by Rich Ellis | Jun 3, 2025 | Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
Let’s be honest, winter can be a bit of a grind. It’s darker, colder, and often wetter. Our routines shift. The doona becomes more tempting than the gym. Salads are swapped for comfort food. We tend to move less, eat more, and feel a bit sluggish. But it doesn’t have...
by Rich Ellis | May 27, 2025 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
You might think protein deficiency only happens to people in developing countries, or maybe those super-restrictive eaters living off celery and air. And technically, you’d be right, true protein deficiency is rare in countries like New Zealand or the U.S. But...
by Rich Ellis | May 21, 2025 | Coaching, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
As the post-pandemic workplace continues to evolve, a significant tension has emerged between employers pushing for a full return to the office and employees advocating for flexible work arrangements. Recent studies and surveys from the UK highlight a growing...
