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Health Hunter AU Health Hunter is a digital platform that connects people with preventative health services.

Health Hunter is a patient-centred ecosystem for preventative health. Through our digital platform and our 4 key pillars of access, education, management and support, Health Hunter empowers you to take charge of your health and prevent chronic conditions. Health Hunter connects people with chronic and preventative healthcare providers and services.

19/10/2026

"I don't really see lifestyle medicine as not general practice. It kind of is general practice."

In this clip, Specialist GP and Lifestyle Medicine Physician Dr Emma King breaks down why lifestyle medicine is not an alternative add-on. Instead, it is the foundational framework for continuous, holistic care.

As Dr Emma explains, these are not brand-new principles. Humans have cared for one another holistically for a very long time. Lifestyle medicine simply gives GPs the language and structure to practise primary care in the way it was always intended to be done: looking at the whole person rather than just managing isolated symptoms.
Discover how proactive, lifestyle-focused care can transform your health journey.

Full episode link: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01rTFz0

Key takeaways from this clip:
• Why lifestyle medicine and general practice go hand in hand
• Moving from quick fixes to continuous, whole-person care
• The framework doctors use to tackle root causes rather than just symptoms
• How modern lifestyle medicine honours time-tested principles of holistic health

Connect with Dr Emma King via the link: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01rTFB0

18/10/2026

When you talk to a practitioner about feeling anxious, the conversation rarely starts with the simplest question: what have you actually eaten today?

In our latest interview, Naturopath Cody Kennedy (CK Health) explains why the physical foundations of your day—from your daily food intake to your coffee count—are so often the missing context when investigating anxiety or panic episodes.

Cody points out that everyday physical triggers are frequently overlooked: Have you eaten enough protein? Have you had six coffees that day? Did you drink alcohol the night before? Drawing on the power of nutritional psychiatry, she highlights how addressing daily nutrition and fuel intake is a critical, foundational part of managing mental health and nervous system regulation.

Her biggest takeaway: before assuming anxiety is purely mental, look upstream at your physiological inputs. Bringing clear details about your diet, caffeine intake, and lifestyle habits into your appointments gives your healthcare provider the complete picture they need to properly support you.

Full episode LINK IN BIO.

✔️ Why the question "have you eaten?" matters when evaluating anxiety
✔️ How protein intake and missed meals can trigger physical stress responses
✔️ What vital lifestyle context you should bring to your practitioner visits
✔️ Using a nutritional focus as a key pillar in managing mental wellbeing

Saturday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, and the data says this deserves more than a once-a-year mention.An estim...
08/10/2026

Saturday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, and the data says this deserves more than a once-a-year mention.

An estimated 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental health condition in any given year, and nearly half of us will experience mental ill health at some point in our lives, according to the AIHW. Demand for care is climbing too: specialised community mental health contacts reached 9.7 million in 2022–23, up more than a million since 2013–14.

Preventative mental health doesn't have to mean waiting for a crisis. Regular check-ins, with a GP, a psychologist, or simply someone qualified to ask the right questions, can catch what's building before it becomes unmanageable.

Today's a good reminder to check in, on your own mental health and on the people you love. But the real goal is making that a habit all year round, not just today. Find a mental health practitioner on Health Hunter, link in bio.

Here are just some of the newest practitioners to join the Health Hunter network, each bringing a different lens to prev...
08/10/2026

Here are just some of the newest practitioners to join the Health Hunter network, each bringing a different lens to preventative, root-cause care.

Christine Guirguis, Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner at Papaya Clinic in Sydney, specialises in women's health, fertility and hormonal health, with over 20 years of clinical experience.

Laura Wheeler, Naturopath at Melbourne Holistic Doctors, focuses on the gut-skin connection, working with conditions like eczema, acne, rosacea, IBS and SIBO.

Amanda Downsborough, Functional Medicine Practitioner and founder of Brain Kids, brings 20+ years of child health expertise, working exclusively with families navigating autism.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it's an important reminder that screening is one of the simplest things we...
05/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it's an important reminder that screening is one of the simplest things we can do to stay proactive about our health. 💗

Every day, 56 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer, and 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. The good news is that around 93% are alive five years on, and screening plays a big part in that.

Since BreastScreen Australia began, breast cancer mortality among women aged 50-74 has fallen by more than half.

Screening isn't something to wait on until you notice a change. Regular mammograms help find breast cancer earlier, when treatment is more likely to be successful, and for younger women it starts with knowing how your breasts normally look and feel.

So if you're under 40, make it a habit to check in with your breasts and see your doctor about any changes. And if you're in the target age group and your mammogram is overdue, or you've been putting off booking one, consider this your reminder to make the appointment. Whatever your age, know your normal and talk to a practitioner about your personal risk.

04/10/2026

Feeling anxious, shaky, or irritable by mid-morning isn't just in your head—it often starts with what's on your plate.

In our latest interview, Cody Kennedy (Director of CK Health, 21+ years in practice) breaks down why reaching for a quick fix like tea and toast can set off a blood sugar rollercoaster that derails your energy, focus, and mood for the rest of the day.

She walks us through what actually happens when blood glucose drops and triggers that familiar "hangry" feeling—including the physical jitters and sudden spikes in anxiety. Instead of saving the bulk of your protein for an evening meal, she explains how evenly spreading protein across breakfast, lunch, and dinner delivers a steady, sustained release of glucose throughout the morning.

Her biggest takeaway: stabilizing your mood starts with how you fuel your morning. Simple additions like eggs at breakfast can smooth out erratic blood sugar spikes and keep you grounded well before lunchtime.

Full episode LINK IN BIO.

✔️ Why low blood sugar triggers morning anxiety and "hanger"
✔️ How glucose spikes impact mood stability all day long ✔️ Why protein shouldn’t just be saved for dinner
✔️ Simple morning swaps (like adding eggs) to steady blood sugar
✔️ Practical nutritional strategies for sustained daily energy

Meet Dr Jo Lobb, an experienced Lifestyle Medicine GP passionate about shifting healthcare from symptom suppression to p...
01/10/2026

Meet Dr Jo Lobb, an experienced Lifestyle Medicine GP passionate about shifting healthcare from symptom suppression to preventative, root cause medicine.

Practising at South Steyne Medical Centre in Manly and online via Telehealth, Dr Jo takes a collaborative, whole-person approach to primary care with a strong passion for Allopathic Lifestyle. She recognises that vague lifestyle advice rarely leads to lasting results. Instead, she partners closely with her patients to explore how nutrition, stress management, sleep, and metabolic health interact to influence long-term wellbeing.

Looking for a GP who takes the time to see the whole picture? Connect with Dr Jo Lobb in-person or via Telehealth through the link: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01pRvp0

23/09/2026

Gut health advice doesn't always have to mean cutting things out.

In our latest interview, Naturopath and Nutritionist Cody Kennedy (Director of CK Health, 21+ years in practice) makes the case for flipping the script on gut health: instead of restricting food after food, focus on adding more of what your gut actually thrives on, fibre, diverse plant foods, and a wider variety on your plate.

Cody walks us through the gut-brain connection, how the gut and brain talk to each other via the vagus nerve, and why the health of your microbiome can show up in your mood, energy, and mental wellbeing, not just your digestion. We also get into the emerging research linking the gut microbiome to anxiety, depression, IBS, ADHD, and autism, and where the science currently stands.

Her biggest takeaway: an overly restrictive diet may often do more harm than good. A more diverse, food-first approach, paired with the right support, may tend to serve your gut (and your mind) far better long term.

Full episode: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01nSrT0

✔️ The gut-brain axis and the vagus nerve
✔️ Nutrition's role in mental wellbeing
✔️ Why restriction isn't the answer, addition is
✔️ Fibre, diverse plant foods, and gut-friendly staples
✔️ Microbiome testing and multidisciplinary care

Feeling tired after a busy day is normal. Persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with adequate sleep is not.Fatigue is ...
21/09/2026

Feeling tired after a busy day is normal. Persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with adequate sleep is not.

Fatigue is one of the most common reasons Australians seek medical care, yet many people spend months, or years, being told their bloods look fine while still feeling drained, foggy and unmotivated. Chronic conditions remain an ongoing cause of substantial ill health across the Australian population.

While many of us assume tiredness comes down to stress or lack of sleep, chronic fatigue often has multiple contributing factors. Hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, inflammation, blood sugar regulation and thyroid function can all influence how the body produces and uses energy. Sleeping seven to nine hours a night doesn't fix exhaustion if one of these systems is disrupted.

This is why persistent fatigue often needs a broader assessment rather than assuming poor sleep is the only explanation. Two people with the same level of exhaustion can have completely different underlying causes, one nutritional, another hormonal or gut related. It's rarely about trying harder, it's about identifying what's actually driving it.

Anja Michel, Functional Medicine Practitioner, works with individuals to explore the possible root causes of chronic fatigue and develop personalised strategies that support energy, resilience and overall health. Rather than asking what disease is causing this, Functional Medicine asks why it's happening, looking at nutrition, gut health, hormones, thyroid function and stress together.

If you've been living with unexplained fatigue and feel like you've run out of answers, you don't need to have it all figured out first. Anja explores this further on Health Hunter: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01n5B50

Meet Dr Emma King 👋Dr Emma King is a Specialist GP and Lifestyle Medicine Physician based in the Adelaide Hills, bringin...
18/09/2026

Meet Dr Emma King 👋

Dr Emma King is a Specialist GP and Lifestyle Medicine Physician based in the Adelaide Hills, bringing together evidence-based medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and health coaching to help people understand the bigger picture of their health.

Her approach looks beyond a diagnosis to consider the biological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors that can influence health. Working collaboratively with her patients, Emma focuses on practical, personalised strategies that can become part of everyday life because sustainable health isn't about perfection.

Emma has particular interests in women’s health, perimenopause and menopause, mental health, weight management, metabolic health, gut health, preventative health and healthy ageing.

She also brings a unique background in molecular biology, biotechnology, research and medical education, alongside qualifications including a Master of Lifestyle Medicine, MD, FRACGP and FASLM.

📍 Mount Barker & Uraidla, SA
💻 Telehealth available

Discover Dr Emma King on Health Hunter. https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01m_Kx0

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