Of Mental Health Written by Sally McGrath Never before has mental health been such an important and relevant subject and condition that requires support and attention. Once the hidden away, socially ignored, “crazy, so stay away mindset” and now the subject of mental health is well and truly open for discussion on social media platforms, homes, therapist practices, offices and…
Of mental health. Written by Steve Malloy It’s an expression we hear everyday, so it might surprise you that the term ‘mental health’ is frequently misunderstood. According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively…
Written by Katie Lowe (BA, GradDipPosPsych) Everyone knows that in order to stay physically fit and healthy, we need to exercise and take care of our bodies, but how often do we think about what it takes to stay mentally fit and healthy? People chat openly about exercise, diets and healthy eating all the time – but how often do…
Written by Natasha Zervaas N.P. We live in a very fast paced world, we are working harder and longer hours than ever before, yet we are extremely time poor, and consequently, our physical and mental health is suffering. Stress related illnesses are almost at epidemic proportions in the western world today so somewhere along the way our lives are out…
To have an Explosion in Mental Health Issues? Written by Claire Dunkley from Cluzie Clinic What has 2020 brought us? For most people 2020 is a year they’d rather forget… or at the least, rewind and reset and start again. With a global pandemic dominating the landscape, people have been exposed to mass fear in relation to getting a virus…
How integrating your multiple intelligences can help you find peace Written by Carolyn King from Empowered Happiness Our mental health affects everything we do. From going out and meeting friends, to our performance at work, our family relationships, and our ability to really relax. Never ending mental chatter and self-criticism, interrupts the serenity and peace we so desire when wishing…
How to seek help in difficult times Written by Laura Gomez COVID 19 has shone a new light on mental health, encouraging us all to think more creatively and adapt to access support differently. Yet for some people, stigma and shame can still be powerful barriers that block the path to seeking early help. Most of us will struggle at some point with an aspect of…
Of Mental Health Written By Phillipa A. Brown When talking about mental illness, it typically refers to a condition that can significantly affect how a person thinks, feels, behaves and interacts with others. It might be helpful to think about mental health on a spectrum, where on one end of the spectrum, someone is considered to be mentally healthy and…
Written by Dr Melissa Keogh, Clinical Psychologist Oftentimes, parents of children who are displaying symptoms of anxiety are unsure as to how to help their child. It can indeed be difficult to know the right course of action to take or the right words to say when a young person is constantly seeking reassurance and excessively worried. So, what…
About Your Mental Health Written by Tabitha Acret, Dental Hygienist at AIRFLOW Dental Spa As we enter our seventh month of living amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, here in Australia, one of the key points of discussion is how Australians may be suffering from greater levels of stress which are attributing to an increase in anxiety and depression. Mental health alone is estimated…
– an intertwined connection! Written by Adriana Krueger Do you ever get butterflies in your stomach or a “gut feeling” about something? We were always taught to think this may just be a human function, but numerous studies have found links between the gut and the brain. In fact, the gut affects more than you probably think. Let’s take a…
Written by Kathy Fray I don’t believe most of the risk factors individually would tip so many women over the edge. But add them up: the low status we assign to mothering; the high value Western cultures place on a girlish figure; the isolation of today’s nuclear family; the workplace pressure that sends husbands away from home when their partners…
Written by Connie Rogers Studies have shown an increase in the incidence of prostate cancer in young males 30 to 35 years old. “Dr. Milton Krisiloff, M.D. has found that in the majority of cases, men can significantly reduce their risk for urinary and prostate problems by making dietary changes which include eliminating all highly caffeinated products.” Unfortunately, prostate cancer…
My Take on Germs & Children in a Cyber World Written by Lucy Cook , amazeeducation.com.au I am a mother of four boys, a business owner who operates 6 long day care and outside school hours care centres, and this is are my thoughts. Your first child barely touches the floor for fear he might catch something, your second child…
Written by Donna Sparx As the weeks get colder and noses get drippier, it’s time to pull out whatever superpowers we can muster to fight the Winter Bugs. Dodging germs can often seem like navigating a multi-layered quest in a computer game. The enemies are the Bugs and we have a secret weapon. It is sparkly, circular, spiniferous and most…
We all learn growing up that drinking orange juice is important to stay healthy because it is packed with vitamin C but most
Written by Jay Anderson Well, where has the year gone?? It’s been a tricky few months. Lots of changes. Too much in the news. What’s happening here? Or there? Who really do you believe?? The tv, the newspaper? The internet? Or Facebook? Your friends?? what is the latest? What are you allowed to do, or not do….?? more changes. Things…
The value of their physical health Written by Claire Richardson Osteopaths are allied health practitioners with a focus on physical health. This positions us well to understand the relationship between physical activity and overall health. Fostering a love of physical activity and teaching young people the value of physical health is a significantly worthwhile pursuit, as it has flow-on effects…
Written by Kathy Fray Pot plants have pretty straight forward nutritional needs – feeding, watering and sunlight – but personally I have sometimes become frustratingly adept at killing pot-plants. The bad news is that babies and toddlers are obviously way more complicated than pot-plants! The good news is that babies and toddlers can also be way less complicated than pot-plants … so long as you’ve got…
Kick start your families wellness with these easy 10 steps.
Written by Melani De Sousa Prior to COVID-19, over two thirds of Australian children were reported to participate in organised physical activity outside of school hours at least once per week, with 25% participating at least three times per week for an average of 1 hour per session.[1] With month-long periods of global lockdown and the cancellation of most sporting…
Maintaining muscular flexibility and joint range of motion Written by Dr Jason Stone Muscular flexibility and joint range of motion are often taken for granted, and rarely come up as a key focus in fitness and training regimes. Yet in my opinion, a neglecting these two bodily functions can be a major precursor to injury, and a limiting factor to…
In Our Children Part 1 Written by Kaylee Slater The prevalence of food allergies is on the rise worldwide, with the highest incidence found in younger children. Many more children today have allergies than they did decades ago, in fact the current statistics suggest that around 1 in 10 children have a food allergy, and this prevalence is growing by…
Restore and realign with your inner self Written by Carolyn King In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to find tools that can help us relax. Stress is everywhere, and most of us experience some sort of stress daily. While a little stress can be productive. prolonged stress can have quite a detrimental affect on our emotional, mental and…
