Seven tips to better health for time-poor conveyancers

FROM annual blood tests, to eating off plates that are the 21cm size of her grandmother’s era in the 1950s, TV nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo shared seven ways to better health at Australian Conveyancer’s annual IWD event.

Start with bloods

Sarah is adamant that blood tests should be the first step in any health journey. She believes these tests provide valuable insight, not just by showing whether your results fall within the “normal” range, but by looking at the trajectory of those results.

“The first thing I always insist on in overhauling health is blood tests,” Sarah said.

“There’s no way I’ll ever start looking at you if everything’s in the range. That’s fine. I don’t look at the range, I look at the trajectory.”

By tracking this trajectory, you can pinpoint deficiencies or imbalances affecting your energy or overall health, she says.

Energy and the liver

“Energy levels are the biggest one I ask about, and liver health is so important,” she explained at our Australian Conveyancer event, highlighting the impact a poor diet and booze have on the hard-working organ.

“If you think about the liver, it’s just sitting there doing so much work, converting food into energy and storing it. It’s like an energy warehouse.”

Food and stress eating

“I always say address six things that you love that make you happy,” she said.

“It could be going for a walk, swimming in the ocean, or even going shopping. If you’re compromised, instead of hijacking yourself and feeling worse the next day, I say take time to lift yourself up.”

Optimise sleep

Sleep is another critical aspect of health, but it’s one that many find difficult to prioritise, Sarah recognises.

She advises that quality sleep is more important than quantity.

“It’s really hard as a practitioner to tell people not to do it, but I cannot tell you how many people come into my office who have been on medications for years and years. Sleep is vital for recovery,” she says.

Review medications and supplements

Sarah also encourages reviewing your current medications and supplements. “I always ask, ‘Are you truly benefiting from these?’” she says. “Supplements definitely have their place, but it’s important to get the foundation right first.”

Focus on gut health

Gut health plays a central role in overall wellbeing. Sarah calls it the “core of your health.” She points out that if your gut is functioning properly, you’re less likely to experience issues like abdominal pain or weight problems. “Taking care of the gut is everything,” she says, adding that the “gut-brain” connection is incredibly important.

Plate sizes matter

Sarah offers a quirky but helpful tip: the size of your plates.

“The plates today are about 30 centimetres, but back in the 1950s, my grandmother’s plates were only 21 centimetres,” Sarah explains.

“We live in a world where we love food, but smaller plates can help you control portion sizes.”