Wellbeing for every body
Have you noticed how anxiety and stress can feed off anxiety? When your child is anxious you also feel anxious and vice versa? In the busy lifestyles we lead we have forgotten to take care of ourselves and our children are learning from our unintentional behaviours. Two national Australian studies showed that 7% of 4 […]
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When working as a remedial massage therapist, I am rarely more impressed with the results that I can get for my clients than with cupping. For those who have not heard of this type of therapy, cupping involves the use of glass, plastic or rubber ‘cups’ that are used to pull up muscles or tissues […]
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The idea of joining a playgroup is something that all new mothers will consider at some stage. Some will have groups suggested to them by their health care providers based on their location, while others may actively seek out groups that align with their values or techniques. Regardless of your parenting style, connecting with others […]
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Arthritis and degenerative joint disease (DJD) is often seen as an unfortunate and unavoidable part of ageing. The two terms are also often used interchangeably. Arthritis refers to more than 100 different conditions that can impact on daily activities and quality of life; often due to pain, decreased range of movement and decreased joint stability […]
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Many massage therapists are taught to delay massage in the 1st trimester. Usually the rationale is that it avoids the possible association of any pregnancy loss, more common in the 1st trimester, with massage procedures. The safety of prenatal massage is relative to the therapist’s applied knowledge. However, there is no substantive evidence to support […]
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Our bodies are continually filtering toxins out of our body via the liver, kidneys, lung and skin. The liver filters and eliminates harmful toxins, the kidneys filter and excrete waste by creating urine, the skin eliminates toxins via sweat and the lungs filter the air we breathe. So how can we support this natural process? […]
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Are you coming up to retirement? Unsure what you might do with all your extra time? Or maybe you are already retired and noticing yourself using the classic ‘I’m just getting old’ excuse? Muscle atrophy (decreased muscle size and strength) and decreasing bone density are common aspects of the human aging process, however research shows […]
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Movement is SO important for our general wellbeing! Did you know that moving our bodies frequently throughout the day has a positive effect on mood, stress, energy levels, muscle aches, spinal/joint pains, productivity levels and sleep patterns? Now one common misconception when people say you need to exercise or move your body is that you […]
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is diagnosed when 2 out of 3 following criteria are present: -Oligoovulation (infrequent or irregular cycles) and/or anovulation (no cycle) -Excess androgen activity -Polycystic ovaries Here are some natural and holistic approaches our Naturopath Kim uses to support clients. Emotional Wellbeing It is well known that women with PCOS have higher […]
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The immune system is made up of highly specialized cells and processes that are designed to eliminate pathogens and prevent the growth of bacteria. When the immune system is “run down” and not functioning optimally this increases our chances of catching the flu. So what do you do once you have caught the flu? Gut […]
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