Lymphoedema is a condition caused by an accumulation of too much lymph fluid and leads to moderate or severe swelling in the soft tissue beneath the skin. It is seen most commonly in the limbs, but it can happen in other body parts as well. Blockages in the fluid can be caused by infection, surgeries,…
Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years and is still a part of many religions and cultures around the world today. Recent research has shown that fasting has many health benefits including better digestion, weight loss and improved insulin resistance and cognition. There are many different versions of intermittent fasting. · 16/8 intermittent fasting….
The Buteyko breathing technique was introduced to Australia from Russia in the early 1990s. Early on the method was popular with adults and children suffering from asthma. More recently the Buteyko Method has shown to be efficacious in helping improve a number of breathing related health problems such as: • Respiratory: asthma, rhinitis, hay fever…
These delicious protein balls are so simple your kids will love making them and eating them. They make a great after school snack or a handy breakfast on the run. I put them in the kids’ lunch boxes for a quick morning snack after sports training on their way to class. Protein is essential to…
If you are falling ill with a number of colds and flus each year, your immune system may not be functioning optimally. There can be a number of factors that influence the efficiency of our immune health and assessing your diet and lifestyle is a great place to start. Eat a whole food diet. Eating…
The food we eat has a significant impact on our health and wellbeing. When we are diagnosed with a health condition, whether we choose to manage the condition with medication, natural therapies, or a combination of both, food can be a powerful tool for healing. This is particularly true for thyroid disorders. While there is…
What is Reiki? Reiki is a therapy often described as palm healing or hands-on-body healing in which a practitioner places hands lightly on or over a patient’s body to facilitate the patient’s process of healing. It unleashes a profound spiritual energy. It is a very powerful, natural system that unlocks the inner flow of vital energy…
Living in Sydney is stressful, many people are juggling jobs and caring responsibilities, whether its for children or elderly parents. Over time these responsibilities can become overwhelming and one in five people will suffer from mental health problems at some time. This often manifests as either anxiety or depression. There are a number of…
There’s no Need to Suffer in Silence Part 1 Do you suffer from: incontinence (urinary or bowel) urinary frequency; urgency bowel or bladder irritation (with or without pain; can feel like a full sensation) pain (electric shock like, shooting, aching, itching or a raw feeling) of your clitoris, vagina, labia (or penis, scrotum), urethra or…
The definition of chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time for an injury. Generally, it’s accepted that most tissues have healed by 12 weeks. So, any pain that has continued for longer than 3 months is chronic pain. Conversely, acute pain is any pain condition that has resulted from a…
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