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Teflon-coated cookware pervades our domestic lives and our kitchen cupboards with many people in the dark over the health and environmental risks associated with the product. Teflon, a material invented by accident in the post-WWII era, was once lauded in the kitchen convenience-obsessed 20th century for its easy-to-clean, fuss-free properties. The active ingredient in Teflon [...]

Winter is in full-force and for many of us that means hot tea, fuzzy jumpers and extra blankets. It can also mean more time spent indoors, less time spent being active and a case of the “winter blues” when the grey skies and cold winds roll in. The good news is that massage therapy can [...]

In this article I will discuss early development and how boundary ruptures can occur. When they do what can happen. How the nervous system can recover with Somatic Experiencing from trauma which may have occurred in early development. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a potent method for resolving the effects of trauma, trauma symptoms and relieving [...]

As a qualified Naturopath it is Alex's passion to help his clients achieve optimal health and quality of life. Over the past two years, as part of the awesome Vive Health team, he has helped numerous people living a healthier and happier life. However health is only one of many aspects of a happy life. [...]

In the previous article (click here to view) I spoke about our two processing systems – conscious and unconscious processing and how hypnotherapy can help to bring balance and harmony between these two important systems.  Let’s continue the discussion: A bit more about how our brains have evolved Within each of our brains there are [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]