Written by Dr Jeffrey M Kestenberg Coburg Dental Group Over the last several decades tooth decay and gum disease have been rampant in the western world. The problems are the same but the way we handle and treat the issues is very different today. Welcome to the new world of dental care where new technologies and advances in methodologies have…
Written by Connie Rogers is a Certified Coach & Published Author. My passion as a certified brain health coach has been to teach people how to love their brain. The brain is the most important organ in our body. Our brain controls every thought and action we have. This includes sleep, digestion, memories, speech, movement, and more. But most importantly,…
How Volunteering May Help Written by Dr Melissa Keogh, Clinical Psychologist, B.A. (Hons), D.Psych (Clinical) The Australian Loneliness Report conducted in 2018 revealed that 1 in 4 Australians experience problematic levels of loneliness. Which begs the question – what exactly is loneliness? Loneliness Loneliness can be defined as a subjective feeling of social isolation and distress whereby one’s personal need…
Written by Brady Walker According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can make a contribution to her or his community.” The issue of mental health is not new; far from…
Written by Adriana Kreuger Written by Organic products are becoming more and more popular these days, because more and more people are consciously paying attention to their diet. Organic food comes from ecologically controlled cultivation. They must neither contain genetically modified organisms nor have they been treated with synthetic pesticides or artificial fertilizers (i.e. chemical-synthetic nitrogen compounds). They also contain…
What can be learnt from 2020 Written by Sophie Richardson It’s been a unique year to say the least. In fact, it’s more accurate to say that it has been an incredibly tough one. It seems we’ve been confronted with challenge after challenge, trudging our way slowly through each obstacle just to get to the other side. This is particularly…
Part 2 Written by Kaylee Slater If you have been following along with our issues all year you would have learned a lot about food allergies already! You will know that the prevalence of food allergies is on the rise worldwide, with the highest incidence found in younger children (Fujimura et al., 2019). If you haven’t already, go have a read…
Written by Tabitha Acret Research has confirmed that there is a systemic link between oral care and your overall body health. Your mouth is where dental health and overall health intersect, think of it as the window to wellness, everything is exposed. Bacteria in the mouth can travel through your bloodstream and therefore flow throughout your body. Therefore, by attending an…
Written by Connie Rogers It’s time to check underlying toxic exposures that create conditions which may be exacerbating how you feel. A toxic lifestyle can increase our risk of Fibromyalgia We are electrical beings. There are many things in our world today that can deplete electricity. Causes of depleted electricity can be linked to Prozac, Fluoride, and medications containing fluoride such…
Written by Mituri Pradip Sharma There’s no doubt that sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes far beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on…
Today Written by Eryn Ford, founder and trainer at Mummy Physiques Do you listen to what your body tells you? Do you nourish your body with all the right things? We are only given one; why do so many of us not cherish it and treat it with the respect it deserves. I hear too many excuses from friends, family…
Written by Connie Rogers According to the American Heart Association, “One in three children and teens in the U.S. are either overweight or obese.” (1) Artificial sweeteners have been shown to increase weight gain, headaches, depression, PLUS, increase the risk for diabetes, cancers, and seizures. (2) They are also found to be harmful to cognition. Dr. Russell Blaylock, a neurosurgeon,…
Written by Sarah Milano (Nature’s Most Powerful Defender) Growing up, our parents told us that we must eat all of our vegetables because they are good for us. Most parents of our time didn’t go over all the reasons we should eat vegetables but rather just told us we had to eat them. As parents, we are tasked with teaching…
Written by osteopath Claire Richardson Osteopaths know about nutrition. We wouldn’t usually write out menu plans or diet restrictions like an accredited dietician would (which is exactly why we refer to them if necessary), however we can advise you on basic nutrition principles – such as macro nutrients (protein/carbohydrate/fat), micro nutrients (vitamins and minerals) and ways at which you can…
For A Better Tomorrow Written by Lucy Cook Taking care of yourself by eating a wholesome, nutritious diet and exercising regularly has countless benefits. It can help improve your immune system, reduce the amount of times you fall ill, improve your sleep, give you more energy, enhance your memory, reduce your stress levels and aid in weight maintenance. However, in…
Written By Sarah Milano With the cold weather, comes the bugs. No, I’m not talking about the bugs we see crawling around during the comfortable, warm months but rather the bugs that you can’t see when winter rolls in this month. Viruses and bacteria have a way of overpowering your immune system during the colder months and leaving you feeling…
Written by Mituri Pradip Sharma It’s something most of us state we’re not getting enough of even though we all know how important it is for our health and general wellbeing. Elusive sleep is like a tiresome, relentless flirt for many of us, no matter how hard we chase her, we just simply can’t grasp her for long enough. The…
Written by Sarah Milano With Easter just around the corner, you are probably already planning your big Easter feast. Heaps of mashed potatoes covered with gravy, soft biscuits and a juicy ham may be the typical Easter dinner; however, it doesn’t have to be your only option. This Easter holiday, why not try something new by making it healthier? 1. …
Written by osteopaths Claire Richardson, Chris Reeves and Clare Craig A range of problems may interfere with the normal development of a child. Childhood accidents and falls, or simply the young body’s rapid growth can create or contribute to problems associated with bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Other issues faced by children include posture problems, inflammatory conditions and sporting…
Written by Sarah Milano Feeding issues can be a problem for parents of all children, but trends show that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can experience even more eating problems and disorders. Although few reliable studies show an absolute cause-and-effect link between the autism spectrum and eating disorders, the noticeable trends indicate definite relationships between what seem at first…
Written By Jonathan Blackstock While studies do not show that food additives can actually cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they do show correlations between additives and hyperactive behavior. In fact, both the British and American governments restrict the usage of many food coloring additives, and the latter government has even mandated that Yellow No. 5 coloring be labelled so…
Written by Tommy Fisher Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be difficult, especially if you have grown in an environment of junk foods, crash diets, and no exercise. It can be both intimidating and discouraging, so much that you stop in the middle of it and go back to your old ways, or you do not even try in the first…
& Why it’s so Important Written by Mituri Sharma Health and in a broader sense, wellness takes many various forms for different people. However, what few of us can deny is the importance of it which is why it is so important we spend a few minutes a day focussing on healing ourselves because: When we’re healthy, we’re happy which…
but I hate coming here! Written by Dr Jeffrey M Kestenberg MDSc LDS FRACDS , Dentist (Some readers may find this article confronting) How many times have I heard these words? Several times a week I meet patients with obvious dental anxiety. Most people have some degree of apprehension about visiting the dentist or the doctor but extreme dental fear…
