Our bodies consist of a number of biological systems that carry out specific functions necessary to keep us healthy. One of them is the thyroid gland. Being one of the largest endocrine glands, this small, butterfly-shaped gland found inside your neck, right under your larynx or voice box greatly influences the functions of other body [...]
What is Naturopathy? Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health care, offering individualized treatment based on natural principles and supported by research-based evidence. This includes optimising diet and lifestyle practices, with the use of herbal medicine and nutriceuticals where appropriate. A little about me… I believe we were designed to live, feel and be [...]
Plunging into the world of Energy Centres; our main Chakras By Jo Smith Kinesiology and Reiki Practitioner & Instructor Is Your Solar Plexus Chakra Balanced? Previously we explored the Base Chakra; linked to hoarding, feeling grounded, fear, sense of belonging. Then we delved into the Sacral Chakra; the centre of our feelings, [...]
The range of issues people have come to see me for have included: Anxiety, self-esteem & confidence Fears & phobias Weight loss Quit Smoking Alcohol & substance dependency Control and management of pain and other physical symptoms Depression Bed Wetting (enuresis) What is hypnotherapy or trance? The altered state induced by [...]
Sometimes it can be a little daunting for both parents and children either returning to school or starting school for the very first time. Emotions can be intense and at times fear can run high in our emotional centre which impacts the way we behave and our thinking capacity. When we experience different forms of [...]
Most women, if not all, have at some point or another, experienced mood swings – feeling irritated, sad, frustrated and emotional for no apparent reason. They often blame their hormones whenever they experience any of these extreme emotions. Many studies have explained how hormonal imbalances play an important role in sudden shifts in mood. Hormone [...]
Vive Health celebrated its 10th birthday on Saturday October 24th 2015. From humble beginnings as a health food store with just three staff members it has grown to include an online store and a natural health clinic. Now a team of 12, there are qualified and experienced natural health practitioners in the team; there’s a [...]
By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Are you thinking of becoming pregnant and are not sure what sort of changes you need to make to your diet and lifestyle before you fall pregnant? Before falling pregnant, it is best to make sure you are in the best health and fitness you can possibly be, not just for [...]
Mentally and emotionally painful experiences, if left unacknowledged and unresolved, can hold us back in many ways. Traumatic memories that are not worked through effectively can manifest their need for attention as physical or psychological symptoms, or as patterns of self-limiting behaviours. Today it is well recognised that psychological trauma can be created by events [...]
Today, October 10th 2015 is World Mental Health Day, which is the perfect way to cap off Mental Health Week. On our television screens the ABC has provided us with Mental As - a week of shows highlighting various issues pertaining to mental health. On Q&A on Monday night, the goal was to ‘shine a [...]
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