I have a massage secret. Or should I say, massage secret weapon? There are lots of different massage techniques that a therapist can use during the course of a treatment - and some of them even have pretty impressive-sounding names (resisted isometric stretching? Neuromuscular techniques? Wow!). We also have a variety of tools that can [...]
By Mikaela Duffy Vitamin D deficiency is surprisingly common amongst Australians, and the problem is on the rise. Despite a mainly sunny climate, we are increasingly reducing our sun exposure by the application of sunscreens, the use of tinted windows or shades, and working indoors to a higher degree than our ancestors. Vitamin D is incredibly [...]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere, you would have heard about this amazing food concept called ‘superfoods’. You may have started noticing this term appearing on supermarket shelves, at the markets or on food packaging. Your Facebook feed may be clogging up with friends and family going on a health kick and consuming [...]
Bioregulatory Medicine is a lesser known, highly specialised naturopathic modality, closely related to traditional homeopathy. Homotoxicology, as it is also known, is a scientifically proven and extensively researched medical practice, originating in Germany. It studies the body’s reaction to the influences of toxic substances. Resulting signs and symptoms and ultimately disease are seen as a [...]
By Megan Crockart I’ve had clients uncertain as to whether they should do a detox or not. Some clients want to lose some weight and don’t know where to start first. In most cases I feel a detox is a great way to start weight loss A detox program is also beneficial if you are [...]
By Mikaela Duffy There can be a myriad of reasons why a woman experiences fertility issues, some of which are often overlooked. Factors can range from the age of the parents, health status, diet and lifestyle, nutritional deficiencies, (un)diagnosed conditions, family history, genetic polymorphisms, sleep quality and of course the health of the sperm! Fertility [...]
By Katina Gleeson Can hypnotherapy assist people experiencing anxiety? In my experience as a clinical hypnotherapist the answer is yes. I am keen to share some of my observations about how and why hypnotherapy can be a powerful form of treatment. Let’s first briefly discuss what anxiety is and then take a glimpse at how [...]
By Megan Crockhart, Nutritionist This is the question being asked quite frequently lately as there are more oat products coming onto the market which are claiming to be gluten free/wheat free. As a general rule of thumb, it has always been the case to advise Coeliacs and gluten intolerant people to avoid all gluten and [...]
Fluoride has been added to Brisbane's water supply since December 2008. The debate about whether this form of fluoride is beneficial in our water supply is ongoing, and involves concerns of safety, choice and benefits. In this article we look at exactly what fluoride is, what it is generally used for and why it is [...]
With the plethora of food terminology and food labeling out there it can get confusing trying to decipher exactly what businesses are trying to communicate. Words start to take on the same meanings because marketing companies and businesses are using them interchangeably, even though there are particular differences in word definitions. We often get new [...]
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