Wellbeing for every body
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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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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How to choose the right Pillow? We are regularly asked what pillow is best used for sleeping, and it’s often find it hard to answer. We are all different shapes and sizes, and certainly have different needs in regards to support for our neck and body, however, there are some guidelines that make it easier to […]
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As the temperature drops and we fall into Winter, staying motivated to exercise can seem like an up-hill battle. While the thought of leaving the comforts of our homes over the cooler months may send shivers through our bodies, we are designed for movement, so we want to help you find your inspiration to keep […]
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My name is Luke Paten and I am one of two Acupuncturists here at Embrace Life. A lot of patients come in with digestive challenges either as a primary or secondary reason for seeking treatment. Acupuncture helps balance the organ function of the body and can move on stress and other toxins that inhibit digestion. […]
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This golden Turmeric Latte, has great anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and wound healing properties, plus so many other health benefits! Get to making one of these golden delights today! Ingredients: Makes 1 mugful 1 cup milk of choice (full cream dairy/almond/coconut/rice milk) 1 tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger Pinch black pepper […]
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Our bowels play an integral part of our overall health, digestion is the only way we are able to access the nutrients we need to function. Our bowel specifically is where the waste products of our food and metabolism end up and are excreted, it is also the home to trillions of micro bacteria that […]
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Life today isn’t as it used to be – we spend much more time sitting inside, and not enough time on our feet out in the glorious Queensland sun. There is however one place still fighting the good fight and getting people out to play. In schools across the country there is (and long has […]
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