Beyond Calcium: Why Protein and Minerals Matter for Bone Health through Menopause Osteoporosis is more common than many people realise—around half of all women over 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture, often before they know their bone density is low. The good news? You can take steps to protect your bone health long before that [...]
Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (PHGG): A Gentle Yet Powerful Prebiotic for Gut Health Digestive health is fundamental to overall wellbeing, influencing everything from nutrient absorption to immune function and even mood. When your digestion is working smoothly, you’re more likely to feel energised, clear-headed and comfortable throughout the day. Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (PHGG) is [...]
Magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate? What’s the difference, really? It’s a question we’re often asked in store: what’s the difference between magnesium citrate and magnesium glycinate? Both are popular forms of supplemental magnesium, and both come in capsule form—but is one better than the other? Are their effects actually different? Or is the benefit mostly [...]
What is Irritable Bower Syndrome? As sufferers know, IBS is a chronic but manageable illness the symptoms of which have a severe and negative impact on quality of life. The condition is common in Australia and it is estimated that IBS accounts for around 50% of consultations with gastroenterologists. IBS cannot be treated effectively with [...]
Celtic Sea Salt: A Natural Salt — Not a Mineral Supplement Celtic sea salt is often promoted as a natural alternative to regular table salt — and in some respects, this reputation is well deserved. Unlike highly refined supermarket salt, which is stripped of trace minerals and often contains anti-caking agents, Celtic sea salt is [...]
What is better for you? Smoothies or juicing? This is a question I have been asked many times over the years. There are some positives and negatives to both so let’s look and compare the two Smoothies Juicing You get the whole fruit and can bulk it up with many different types of protein powders, [...]
Pregnancy is a time of significant physical and emotional changes, and a specialized massage can be incredibly beneficial during this period. When you choose to have a pregnancy massage with an accredited practitioner, you ensure that both you and your baby are in safe, experienced hands. Here are some key benefits: Pain Relief: Pregnancy can [...]
To successfully lift a heavy package, do you lift it just with just your pinkie fingers? No, not unless you really want to hurt yourself. You bring in your strong muscles – the quadriceps, the gluteal and abdominal muscles. The pinkie fingers are there and doing their bit – perhaps some balancing or dangling a [...]
As a nutritionist I talk to my clients regularly about the importance of fibre. I have also discussed in this article different types of fibre and prebiotics before. Most people will say “Of course fibre is important, we all know that. It helps make you poo!” Well yes it does help you to pass bowel [...]
Introducing new Massage Therapist Celeste Grisendi I first began my journey into the world of health and wellness when I completed my Bachelor of Pyshiotherapy in Argentia in 2008. Through my career I developed in areas such as Neuro-rehabilitation and Posture Alined. In 2013 I moved to Brisbane with my husband and started working as [...]
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