Tag: health

Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome– PMS

Written by Dr. Joseph Sgroi What is it? PMS refers to physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience in the lead up to menstruation. Symptoms often occur in the one to two weeks before hand and stop once bleeding begins. PMS can interfere with day to-day activities and relationships and the severity is often measured based on this. What…

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Health Technology

Old-Age New-Age Health Technology

Written by Kathy Fray Over the past 100 years, modern medicine has experienced the most radical, mind-blowing and breath-taking evolutions, which only 100 years ago, would likely not have been even vaguely imaginable, let alone yearned for. Remember, it was only World War II, in the 1940s, which finally escalated the urgent global need for commercial volumes of antibiotics, to…

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Essential oils for the Whole Family

Essential oils for the Whole Family

The Modern Benefits and Uses of an Ancient Wellness Practice Written by Camille Lucy Aromatherapy can be traced back more than 3,500 years, though the term was not coined until the 20th century.  Essential oils were used in Ancient Egypt, Greece, India, Rome and China and references were made in the Bible (both the Old and New Testament have dozens…

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Wealth in Good Health

The Wealth in Good Health

Written by Osteopathy Australia Your and your children’s health is an investment, not an expense. Between a busy family life and work commitments it can be tricky to find the time and money to spend on self-care but investing in your health is worth every single cent. Actively looking after your health maximizes your chances of living a long, healthy…

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Choosing respect

Choosing respect

And dealing with bullying Written by Jay Anderson As humans we are all “relational beings” -this means that connecting with others is actually really important for us and for our survival. Sure, there are some people whose personality is more introverted, who may like their own time and space, and other people (usually the exception) ….who may have social anxiety…

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Home Toxicity

Home Toxicity and How to Reduce it

Written by Aida Rejzovic These days we are surrounded by so many chemicals that we have often been exposed to hundreds of toxins before even leaving the house. While there is little that can be done about outside contaminants, you can significantly reduce your chemical load by watching out for the following common household toxins. Furnishings, plastics and electronics Volatile…

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Make It All

Make It All About You

The 10 best self care tips I recommend for All women. Written by Dr. Joseph Sgroi Drink water At the very least 8 glasses a day for woman and 10 for men. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you need more – so at least 9 glasses. Mix it up by adding some fresh fruit or herbs like mint to…

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8 Easy & Fun Ways

8 Easy & Fun Ways to go “Green” as a Family

Teach your children to Become Conscious of their Footprint while Growing Stronger Together Written by Camille Lucy Going green is one of the simplest ways to incorporate conscious behaviour into your family – taking care of the planet that houses and supports us – and it’s easier than you may think.  What’s more, going green doesn’t just benefit the planet.…

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Postnatal depression

Postnatal depression – PND

Written by Dr. Joseph Sgroi What is it? Postnatal depression affects approximately 1 in 7 women and develops between a month and a year after a baby is born. It is different from the baby blues, which up to 80% of women may experience. The ‘baby blues’ is a set of feelings that can occur between day three and ten…

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FAD

FAD… Frequently Altering Disease

Written by Connie Rogers If you want to join another FAD diet here’s what you need to consider. There is a myth that we need to eat less and exercise more in order to lose weight. But successful weight loss entails lessening toxic exposures in the foods we choose to eat. Why?  It’s our gut microbiota that we need to tune into (before any…

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Going Back With The Right Backpack

Written by Bill Adamson School bags are an essential aspect of the back-to-school process. Just over 4 million Australian Children will carry their bag this school year, but the right – or wrong – backpack can have a much longer effect on your child’s health. Osteopath, Dr. Patricia Thomas, strongly supports the need of a backpack, “Carrying a backpack and sitting…

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Lower Back Pain & Osteopathy

Written by Osteopathy Australia Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints seen by a GP or healthcare professional. It is estimated that over 80% of Australians will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Lower back pain may be acute (new pain) or chronic (longstanding pain), and it can range from mild and annoying…

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How to keep fit with Nature

and why it’s easier than you think! Written by Mituri Pradip Sharma Nature is such a buzzword at the moment. And for good reason too. Though humans may just be getting back into their natural groove, if there’s one thing that’s been constant throughout the ages, it’s Mother Nature. Even if we’re just catching onto the next big Natural fad,…

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Natural Remedies

Written by Connie Rogers Do You Suffer With Low Energy or Burnout? Stimulants are attractive if we think they’re providing temporary energy. Sadly, they are not. Energy drinks can be filled with toxic chemicals, dyes, and fluoride. Additionally, plastic containers containing BPA’s can be leaching into your beverages causing fatigue. What you can do. Drink pure, clean filtered water from…

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Proven ways to perk up your posture

…… and prevent those pesky pains Written by Cherie Rivas Do you remember way back when you were a kid and your parents and/or grandparents were constantly reminding you: “sit up straight”…. “don’t slouch in your chair”….  “chest out, shoulders back”…? Do you ever feel any physical sensations, (now that you’re an adult), like an aching back…. tension in your…

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