Pregnancy can be a joyous time, but not always, and not for every woman. About 10% of women suffer from depression during pregnancy. Depression during pregnancy can cause serious distress to both the mother and baby. Women experiencing depression may … Continue reading
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Bless you! It’s nearly spring…
In Melbourne over the last few days, we have been treated to some lovely weather; you could easily think it is spring! But unfortunately for some, Spring is a terrible time of year for them – HAYFEVER! Last year we … Continue reading
Using massage therapy for the treatment of headaches and migraines
Headaches and migraines plague an increasing number of Australians and can affect everyday living by influencing mood, productivity and overall happiness. Massage therapy can assist in treating headaches and migraines by: Reducing the duration and frequency Inducing relaxation Reducing “tightness” … Continue reading
Time to put on your coats and OATS!
Nothing like a warm bowl of porridge to warm you up with winter! Continuing research since the 1960’s has found time after time, the effect oats have on lowering cholesterol levels. Beta-glucan is the fibre component within oats that is … Continue reading
Welcome to Autumn, what a lovely colour of auburn the leaves are changing to! Keeping your water intake up in Autumn With the cooler weather we still have to ensure that we are drinking at least 1.5 to 2 litres … Continue reading
Sticking to your health goals in 2011!
It’s that time of year again………New Year’s resolutions and goals that we set and have great intentions of fulfilling and then in February we have slipped back into our old habits. Common New Year’s resolutions are: Lose weight Quit smoking … Continue reading
Hayfever – 2010 – The worst hayfever season in 10 years!
Are you the one out of every two suffering from hayfever this spring? You are not alone! Media outlets reported this week that in Victoria , we are suffering the worst hayfever season in the last 10 years due to … Continue reading
