Dr. Rosie’s Blog
Nurturing Your Future Self: Why Self-Discipline Is the Ultimate Midlife Self-Care
The beginning of a new year often brings a flurry of goal-setting. We make lists, set intentions, and promise ourselves that this will be the year we finally get healthier, sleep better, or stick to that workout routine. But as the weeks pass, many of us find that...
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is a wonderful time to connect with loved ones, share laughter, and indulge in festive traditions. But let’s be honest—it can also feel like walking a tightrope when it comes to enjoying holiday meals without overdoing it. Between rich,...
Menopause and “The Silent Killer”
Have you ever been to the doctor only to be told that your blood pressure reading is higher than normal? Maybe you’ve experienced that unsettling moment, feeling perfectly fine, only to see the numbers on the monitor creeping higher than expected. If you’re going...
Sleepless in Midlife: Practical Strategies for Managing Menopausal Sleep Disturbances
Did you know that about 61% of menopausal women experience sleep problems, according to the National Sleep Foundation? Are you one of them? Sleep is a vital part of our lives – just like water, food, and air. It's essential for our bodies to rest and recharge so we...
Getting to the Bottom of Things: Why Bowel Cancer Awareness Matters
Did you know that every week, 300 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and sadly, 100 of them will lose their lives? Bowel cancer is the second deadliest cancer in Australia as of 2023, and the World Health Organization (WHO) reports it as the third most common...
Discovering Your Next Chapter: The Magic of Transformative Reading for Midlife Women
Transformative reading is a profound journey that extends beyond the act of flipping pages. It's the process of immersing ourselves in a book and emerging on the other side with a renewed perspective, a changed outlook, or a newfound sense of self. It's a type of...
“Eat Until You’re Not Hungry, Not Until You’re Full”: Embracing the Hara Hachi Bu Principle
I have always considered my patients to be among my greatest teachers. This last week, I spoke with Di, a postmenopausal woman, who shared an important tip that helped her lose an incredible 24kg (52.9 pounds). ‘Eat Until You're Not Hungry, Not Until You're Full.’ In...
The Sex Gap in Heart Health: Exploring Unexpected Dietary Risks
Did you know that cardiovascular disease, an umbrella term for heart, stroke, and blood vessel diseases, stands as one of Australia's most significant health issues? Every day, almost every hour, an Australian female dies of heart disease (1). Understanding the impact...
Counting Colors, Not Calories: Exploring the Rainbow Plate for Health and Wellness
Think of your plate as a palette and each fruit and veggie as a vibrant stroke of paint. This random assortment of colours isn’t just about making your eating experience more fun but also about understanding the unique benefits each hue brings to the table. Why should...
Wellness in Every Bite: The Impact of Rainbow Eating on Longevity and Vitality
What happens when you pump diesel into your car that runs on ultra-high unleaded petrol? Our body is like a finely tuned machine, and food is the fuel that keeps it running smoothly. Just as a car requires high-quality fuel to perform at its best, our bodies rely on...
Dr. Rosie Ross
MBBS(Hons) BHSc (Nat Med) FRACGP
Dr. Rosie Ross, sought-after midlife women’s health expert, is an award-winning Medical Doctor, Naturopathic Medical Herbalist, Author, Speaker, and Integrative Health specialist. Dr. Rosie is truly passionate about women’s wellbeing and powerfully changing menopause education through health literacy and integrative medecine approaches.